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Harvard Commons

355-469 Harvard St, Dorchester, MA 02124 – Franklin Field South

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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

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Property Information

  • Built in 2004
  • 35 units/2 stories
Location
Property Address: 355-469 Harvard St, Dorchester,
MA 02124
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Neighborhood

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.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 9999 Sq Ft $950 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 3957 Sq Ft $2,500 $3,033 $4,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 893 Sq Ft $2,383 $2,599 $2,850
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2680 Sq Ft $2,450 $3,404 $4,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1741 Sq Ft $925 $3,055 $5,000
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Yard
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
MassArt
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
UMass Boston
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
MCPHS University, Boston
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
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
460 Students
Nearby
Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
187 Students
Nearby
2
Out of 10
Grades 9-12
472 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Parkside Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-10
69 Students
Nearby
Berea Sda Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
98 Students
Nearby
St. Clare High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation

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.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Shawmut Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Mattapan Station
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Forest Hills Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Ashmont Station
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Capen Street Station
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Morton Street
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Talbot Avenue
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Blue Hill Avenue
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Four Corners/Geneva
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Forest Hills
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi

Walkability Near Harvard Commons

Car-Dependent
48
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Good Transit
59
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
53
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Harvard Commons.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Morton Plaza
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Legion Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
The Mecca at Grove Hall
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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
 Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
Dorchester Shores Reservation
 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
Hospitals Distance
Carney Hospital
Drive: 3 min 2.0 mi
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Drive: 5 min 3.2 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
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 minutes drive.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Harvard Commons is in Franklin Field South in the city of Dorchester. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.8 miles of the property. Five parks are within 4.4 miles, including Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Franklin Park Zoo, and Lower Neponset River Trail.

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