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The Gateway

1298-1302 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

About The Gateway

Newly upgraded, this imposing brick building offers an outstanding location at the gateway of Allston's Green District neighborhood. With attractive common areas and quality efficient units in an elevator building, The Gateway is a favorite among young professionals. Located directly on the Green Line, the building also features parking, on-site laundry facilities, Zip Car services, as well as Starbucks and convenient retail just steps away.

The Gateway is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Tub/Shower

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Hardwood Floors

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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.

Learn more about living in Commonwealth 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Simmons College
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Emmanuel College
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
The Gateway is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Boston University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Simmons College.
Schools
Jackson/Mann K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
Brighton High
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Neha/Lubavitch School for Girls
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
St Herman Of Alaska Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
30 Students
Nearby
Bay Cove Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
27 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Allston include Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station, located 0.1 mile from The Gateway. The Gateway is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.7 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Harvard Avenue Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Allston Street Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Warren Street Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Packard's Corner Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 8.7 mi

Walkability Near The Gateway

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
79
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Gateway.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Star Market Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Allston Marketplace
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Washington Street Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Gateway has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 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
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
The Gateway has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
The Gateway has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 14.0 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 25 min 14.7 mi
The Gateway is 14.0 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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