Commonwealth Apartments

1285-1287 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134

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Neighborhood

Situated about five miles west of Downtown Boston, Commonwealth boasts a vibrant atmosphere with charming brick buildings, local shops, delectable restaurants, numerous entertainment options, lush parks and playgrounds, and a diverse population. Commonwealth is convenient to several renowned attractions, including the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline Booksmith, and Brighton Music Hall.

Commonwealth residents also enjoy quick access to Boston College, making the area especially popular among the institution’s students, faculty, and staff. A host of T stops strewn along Commonwealth Avenue provide easy commutes and travels to Greater Boston as well as convenience to an array of metropolitan amenities.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Commonwealth Apartments is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Boston University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Simmons College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
30 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
274 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
27 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Allston include Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station, located 0.0 mile from Commonwealth Apartments. Commonwealth Apartments is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.8 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.0 mi
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 12 min 4.7 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 16 min 8.8 mi

Walkability Near Commonwealth Apartments

Walker's Paradise
94
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
65
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
81
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Commonwealth Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Commonwealth Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Commonwealth Apartments has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Commonwealth Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 27 min 13.8 mi
Drive: 25 min 14.2 mi
Commonwealth Apartments is 13.8 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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