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285 Chestnut Ave

285 Chestnut Ave, Boston, MA 02130 – Jamaica Central-South Sumner

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,500 - $2,650

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    430 - 490 sq ft

285 Chestnut Ave
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2 Available Units

12 $2,500 1 bed, 1 bath, 490 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $2,500 deposit, Feb 1
17 $2,650 1 bed, 1 bath, 430 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $2,650 deposit, Mar 1
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

About 285 Chestnut Ave Boston, MA 02130

Unbeatable location in Brighton near Chestnut Hill! Minutes from the Boston College campus, as well as shopping, dining, bars, nightlife, and much more! Convenient to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Shops at Chestnut Hill, Boston University, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Cleveland Circle, Newton Center, Oak Square, Packard's Corner, Washington Square, Newton Center, Coolidge Corner, and many beautiful parks, country clubs, golf courses, and conservation areas! Awesome commuting location close to Green Line B train, convenient to C & D trains, and many major MBTA bus routes have stops nearby! Get to anywhere you need to go in the city with ease! A great location to call home in sought after Brighton!

285 Chestnut Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02130 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Condo Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry Facilities

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • 2 units
Location
Property Address: 285 Chestnut Ave, Boston,
MA 02130
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Neighborhood

Jamaica Central-South Sumner is a section of Jamaica Plain spanning north of Arborway Road. The verdant area is made up of good schools, peaceful communities, scenic views, and easy access to surrounding cities, including Boston. Boston's excellent mass transit system, which includes buses, subways, and light rail, serves this neighborhood. The southern portion of the neighborhood partially encompasses Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University while the western side features Willow Pond Meadow as well as the Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. A variety of shopping and dining choices are located along Centre Street. The rest of the neighborhood is filled with residential homes complemented by lush greenery.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
MCPHS University, Boston
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
MassArt
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Simmons College
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
285 Chestnut Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.3 miles from MCPHS University, Boston. It is also near MassArt and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Mission Hill School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
Attendance Zone
Curley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
931 Students
Attendance Zone
4
Out of 10
The English High
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
651 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Dearborn Middle School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
541 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Boston Latin Academy
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
1,723 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Neighborhood Schools
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Meridian Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
67 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Green Street Station, located 0.3 miles from 285 Chestnut Ave. 285 Chestnut Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.0 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Green Street Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Stony Brook Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Jackson Square Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Forest Hills Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Heath Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Forest Hills
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Roslindale Village
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Four Corners/Geneva
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Uphams Corner
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 8.0 mi
Very Walkable
88
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
67
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
82
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 285 Chestnut Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Mecca at Grove Hall
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
The Longwood Galleria
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Washington Park Shopping Mall
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
285 Chestnut Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
285 Chestnut Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Franklin Park Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
New England Baptist Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
285 Chestnut Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 15.2 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 34 min 17.1 mi
285 Chestnut Ave is 15.2 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry Facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

285 Chestnut Ave Boston, MA 02130 has one bedroom available with rent ranges from $2,500/mo. to $2,650/mo.

Can I see a model or tour available condos at 285 Chestnut Ave Boston, MA 02130?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

285 Chestnut Ave Boston, MA 02130 is in Jamaica Central-South Sumner in the city of Boston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.3 miles, including Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Franklin Park Zoo.

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