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    56 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    Located in Back Bay, Boston zip code 02116
    Apartment building

    Neighborhood: Back Bay

    Areas of interest

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    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Rider's Paradise
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Boston

    Boston Adult Academy
    Grades 11, 12 • 0.5 miles
    N/A
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Snowden Int'L High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.3 miles
    2/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    College Readiness Rating
    1/10
    Mel H King Elementary
    Grades 2-12 • 0.6 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    2/10

    Back Bay pairs a compact, walkable street grid with broad avenues, historic brownstones and a stretch of Charles River shoreline. The neighborhood has four-season New England weather, with leafy summers and cold, snowy winters. Boston Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall offer paths and green space, while the Charles River Esplanade has waterfront trails and open-air recreation. Newbury Street is known for boutiques, cafés and restaurants; Copley Square brings together the Boston Public Library’s central branch and Trinity Church, and the nearby Prudential Center adds shops and dining. Cultural stops include the Gibson House Museum and performances at Symphony Hall near the neighborhood’s edge. Back Bay has convenient access to the MBTA’s subway and commuter rail, as well as bike routes and pedestrian connections across central Boston. For the Back Bay neighborhood, the median rent is $3,200 per month and the typical range is $1,000 to $27,000.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 56 Commonwealth Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    56 Commonwealth Ave is located at 56 Commonwealth Ave in Back Bay, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as L.A. Burdick Chocolates, Tatte, and Sweetgreen.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 56 Commonwealth Ave?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 56 Commonwealth Ave include Newbury Visions (0.4 miles away), Red Cross Donor Center (0.5 miles away), and MGH Cancer Center (0.7 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to 56 Commonwealth Ave?

    The schools assigned to 56 Commonwealth Ave include Boston Adult Academy, Snowden Int'L High School, and Mel H King Elementary.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 56 Commonwealth Ave?

    56 Commonwealth Ave is located near 4 grocery stores, including Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.2 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including LUSH, are approximately 0.3 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 56 Commonwealth Ave?

    56 Commonwealth Ave is located within 0.4 miles of Emerson College, 0.5 miles of Boston Ballet Headquarters & School, and 0.8 miles of Harvard Club of Boston.

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