Open Houses in Boston for May 3-4, 2014
If you’re considering buying a home in Boston this spring, then you should realize we’re already in May (!)—there’s no time to waste. Most sellers like to have their homes under agreement by Memorial Day. They do this so they can schedule their closings to occur before summer is in high gear and everyone’s focused on the hot weather and vacations.
So, if you’re buying, read up on the cost of buying a home in Boston, then head out to an open house or two scheduled for this weekend in a select number of neighborhoods:
WEST ROXBURY
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170 Hackensack Road
Price: $589,000
Type: Single-family
Size: ~1,495 square feed
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half
Parking: Yes
Sunday Open House: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
From the listing agent: This Charming English Colonial on the Brookline line has wonderful character and has been meticulously maintained and well cared for. Includes a pondless waterfall in the back.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 9 three-bedroom homes currently for sale in West Roxbury with an average list price of $474,633; the median list price of all single-family homes in West Roxbury is $569,800.
ROSLINDALE
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297 Poplar Street
Price: $429,000
Type: Single-family
Size: ~1,472 square feed
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half
Parking: Yes
Sunday Open House: 1-3 p.m.
From the listing agent: Delightful Farmhouse Colonial within walking distance to Roslindale Village.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 8 three-bedroom homes currently for sale in Roslindale with an average list price of $431,836; the median list price of all single-family homes in Roslindale is $434,000.
JAMAICA PLAIN
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16 Sigourney Street
Price: $699,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~1,872 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half
Parking: Yes
Sunday Open House: 12:30-2 p.m.
From the listing agent: Beautifully crafted residence by renowned Maple Hurst Builders hosts impeccable design, construction and custom woodwork providing a rare sense of depth and character.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 19 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in Jamaica Plain with an average list price of $421,084; the median list price of all condominiums in Jamaica Plain is $422,450.
DORCHESTER
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2 Centre Ave
Price: $299,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~1,040 SF
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 full
Parking: Yes
Sunday Open House: 1:45-3 p.m.
From the listing agent: Trophy Location! Convenience & Style. Gently, lived in condominium In Melville Park Neighborhood. Within walking distance of the Shawmut Red Line MBTA station.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 28 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in Dorchester with an average list price of $329,886; the median list price of all condominiums in Dorchester is $299,000.
CHARLESTOWN
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47 Harvard Street C403
Price: $674,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~1,134 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 full
Parking: Yes
Saturday Open House: 1-2:30 p.m.
Sunday Open House: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
From the listing agent: A+++++ location for this 2 Bedroom- 2 Bath duplex penthouse with private deck and GARAGE parking included. Steps to the Charlestown Whole Foods.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 14 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in Charlestown with an average list price of $474,633; the median list price of all condominiums in Charlestown is $689,000.
MIDTOWN
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1 Winter Place #4
Price: $3,000,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~3,357 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half
Parking: Yes
Saturday Open House: 1-2:30 p.m.
Sunday Open House: 1-2:30 p.m.
From the listing agent: Prominently located just steps from the Boston Common, two magnificent buildings originally housing the historic and culturally iconic Locke-Ober Restaurant are being masterfully reconstructed by Origen Properties, LLC to become six exquisite and unique residences custom built to accommodate modern city living.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 9 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in Midtown with an average list price of $1,848,333; the median list price of all condominiums in Midtown is $2,240,000.
BACK BAY
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294 Newbury Street 2A
Price: $1,750,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~1,539 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half
Parking: Yes
Sunday Open House: 12-1 p.m.
From the listing agent: Newly appointed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath luxury condominium with direct elevator access and prime Newbury St. address. Includes a deeded parking space.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 22 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in Back Bay with an average list price of $2,337,909; the median list price of all condominiums in Back Bay is $1,987,000.
SOUTH END
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34 Plympton Street #3
Price: $899,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~1,500 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 full
Parking: No
Sunday Open House: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday Open House: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
From the listing agent: Newly rehabbed units in the trendy South End area of Boston. Located w/in a couple blocks of art galleries & SoWa shops.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 34 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in the South End with an average list price of $1,006,229; the median list price of all condominiums in the South End is $867,000.
SOUTH BOSTON
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337 W. Second St #10
Price: $525,000
Type: Condominium
Size: ~1,255 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 full
Parking: Yes
Saturday Open House: 12-2 p.m.
Sunday Open House: 12-2 p.m.
From the listing agent: Sunny, open condo with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths in Southie, one of Boston’s fastest growing neighborhoods.
Neighborhood at a glance: There are 44 two-bedroom condominiums currently for sale in South Boston with an average list price of $575,955; the median list price of all condominiums in South Boston is $549,000.
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