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283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1, Needham, MA 02494, USA
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Amenities for 283 Hillside Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Central Heat |
| Dryer | Has Dedicated Parking Spot |
| Heating | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Courtyard |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 283 Hillside Ave
Spacious 3-bed, 2-FULL-bath first-floor unit (~1,100 sqft) in a well-maintained two-family home in Needham Heights. A true 3BR/2BA is rare here — most comparable units have only one bath. Available now, flexible move-in date. NO BROKER FEE — rented directly by the owner. What makes this unit stand out: Two full bathrooms — no morning bottleneck Two off-street parking spaces, plus easy street parking for guests Private backyard and a large covered porch Hardwood floors throughout Kitchen with dishwasher Laundry in basement Location: A 2-minute walk to the Needham Heights Commuter Rail (direct line to Boston). Steps from Trader Joe's, Urgent Care, bus route 59, and local restaurants. Assigned to top-rated Needham public schools (Sunita L. Williams Elementary and Needham High, both rated 9–10 on GreatSchools). Utilities: Water and sewer included. Tenant pays gas (heat and hot water) and electric. Pets: One pet considered (cat or small d...
Address details
| Zip code | 02494 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Needham
3-bedroom apartments at 283 Hillside Ave cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Needham.
Median rents as of Oct 19 2025.
Needham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | $4,875 |
| July 2025 | $3,900 |
| August 2025 | $3,950 |
| September 2025 | $3,900 |
| October 2025 | $3,900 |
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Schools near 283 Hillside Ave
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
585 central ave
needham, MA, 2494
K-5Public
A
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
63 hastings st
wellesley, MA, 2481
PKPublic
Chickering Elementary School
29 cross st
dover, MA, 2030
PK, K-5Public
A+
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
510 moody st
waltham, MA, 2453
K-5Public
C
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Getting around Needham near 283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1, Needham
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1
Trader Joe's
958 Highland Ave
Sudbury Farms
1177 Highland Ave
Restaurant Depot
114 1st Ave
Panella's Market & Deli
50 Central Ave
Roche Bros
377 Chestnut St
Mayfair Cleaners
868 Highland Ave
Simon & Sons of Newton
679 Highland Ave
Shop Micki
99 Chapel St
Fann's Tailor Shop
1025 Great Plain Ave
Run House
943 Great Plain Ave
Cafe Fresh Bagel
896 Highland Ave
Starbucks
910 Highland Ave
Dunkin'
1203 Highland Ave
Cup of Tea Counselling, LLC
163 Highland Ave
Dunkin'
260 Chestnut St
Hearth Pizzeria
974 Great Plain Ave
Needham Bowl Away
16 Chestnut St
The Biltmore Bar & Grille
1205 Chestnut St
Wok
180 Worcester St
DISTRICT 118
118 Needham St
Baking For Justice
French Press Bakery
74 Chapel St
Treat Cup Cake Bar
1450 Highland Ave
Le Petit Four the Little Oven
Needham Farmers Market
Greenes Field Corner Of Great Plain Ave & Pickering Stree
Needham Heights Common
Needham Conservation Land
Avery Field
Thorpe Park
Glover Meadows
Gianni's Gourmet Deli & Pizza
853 Highland Ave
Blue on Highland
882 Highland Ave
Cafe Fresh Bagel
896 Highland Ave
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892 Highland Ave
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