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Harvard Commons
355-469 Harvard St,
Dorchester,
MA
02124
2 Weeks Ago
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About Harvard Commons
Discover Harvard Commons. Located at 355-469 Harvard St. in Dorchester, this community is convenient to everything. Let the leasing team show you everything this community has in store. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by Harvard Commons to discuss your new apartment!
Harvard Commons is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02124 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Yard
355-469 Harvard St,
Dorchester,
MA
02124
Bordering Mattapan and Dorchester, Franklin Park South maintains access to plenty of parks. Among the nearby parks are Harambee Park and Franklin Park, the largest park in Boston, which houses the Franklin Park Zoo, William J. Devine Golf Course, and White Stadium. Franklin Park South is also home to a host of Caribbean cuisine. Try local favorites Ali’s Roti, Flames, Taste of Eden, and fusion Nu Flav, for a taste of the tropics in New England.
Its prime location serves the neighborhood well, with convenient access to amenities such as the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Franklin Park South is just minutes from Downtown Boston and major universities. With access to two MBTA stations and I-93, getting around from Franklin Park South is a breeze.
Learn more about living in Franklin Field South
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
Harvard Commons is within 8 minutes or 4.2 miles from Wentworth Inst. of Technology. It is also near MCPHS University, Boston and MassArt.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
460 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
477 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
87 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
69 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Dorchester include Shawmut Station, located 1.9 miles from Harvard Commons. Harvard Commons is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.7 miles or 17 minutes away.
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.7 mi |
Walkability Near Harvard Commons
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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 Harvard Commons.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
Harvard Commons has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Franklin Park Zoo
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Lower Neponset River Trail
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
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Dorchester Shores Reservation
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
Harvard Commons has 5 parks within 4.4 miles, including Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Franklin Park Zoo, and Lower Neponset River Trail.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi |
Harvard Commons has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Carney Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 17.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 37 min | 22.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 23.4 mi |
Harvard Commons has 3 military bases within 23.4 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 17.5 miles away and a 30 minute drive.
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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?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.