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8 Benson St
Brighton, MA 02135
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About This Property
(617) 202-2764 - STUNNING 3BD/2BTH ~ AVAILABLE 09/01/2016 ~ HARDWOOD FLOORS Brighton is primarily populated by graduate students and young professionals. Along Washington Street you will find small family businesses and Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - reputed as one of the finest hospitals in the northeast. Brighton is host to the Bryman Institute, Saint John's Seminary and part of Boston College. Nearby you will find some of the finest institutes of higher learning in the country including Boston University, Harvard University and MIT. The "B" Branch of the Boston MBTA subway Green Line runs through the neighborhood along Commonwealth Avenue. ***MUST SEE*** No Pets Allowed (RLNE3124270) Appliances - Refrigerator, Range, Oven. Details regarding this property's Utilities - Gas Included, Water Included. Pet policies - No Pets Allowed.
8 Benson St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02135 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
8 Benson St,
Brighton,
MA
02135
North Allston, also known as Lower Allston, is a peaceful neighborhood just five miles west of downtown Boston. This community is nestled along the Charles River and houses part of Harvard University, particularly Harvard Business School, Harvard Stadium, and the University’s other athletic fields.
In North Allston, you’ll find bike and pedestrian-friendly streets with an abundance of walking, biking, and jogging trails, community parks, and open green space overlooking the river. Enjoy delicious eats and drinks at Article 24, or try an old-school breakfast at a quaint corner diner known as the Breakfast Club. For the freshest baked goods in town, venture over to Swissbäkers on Western Avenue.
North Allston is a wonderful mix of student housing, upscale homes, and amenity-filled apartments and condos available for rent. Explore your options and find your ideal apartment in this quiet, affluent neighborhood near all of Boston’s major attractions.
Learn more about living in North AllstonBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 700 Sq Ft | $1,395 | $3,113 | $7,646 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 1105-1107 Sq Ft | $1,000 | $3,681 | $9,788 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1206-1207 Sq Ft | $1,280 | $4,309 | $9,226 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 3638 Sq Ft | $2,054 | $3,813 | $9,000 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 2459-2460 Sq Ft | $960 | $4,204 | $10,000 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
8 Benson St is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from Harvard University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Cambridge College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
656 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
609 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
331 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
2,382 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,024 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
285 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Brighton include Harvard Avenue Station, located 1.3 miles from 8 Benson St. 8 Benson St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.5 miles or 16 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
Walkability Near 8 Benson St Brighton, MA 02135
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 8 Benson St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
8 Benson St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
8 Benson St has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Coit Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
8 Benson St has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 14.4 mi |
8 Benson St is 12.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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8 Benson St
Brighton, MA 02135