For medical students and first-time homebuyers that need to be located near Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), there is arguably no better location than Charles River Park, a 4-building complex located in Boston’s West End.

2 Hawthorne Place, unit 3G, a studio one-bathroom is currently listed for $269,000, and boasts 637 square feet along with private outdoor space.  Along with a 24 hour concierge, residents of Charles River Park enjoy easy access to Whole Foods, MGH, Public Transportation, and the Esplanade.

An open house will take place at 2 Hawthorne Place Boston, MA 02114 on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

With approximately 500 open houses across downtown Boston set to take place in several hours, one would think there would be vast choice across each of downtown Boston’s neighborhoods. For the most part, that is true, however, today, there is only a single open house taking place in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood (according to MLSpin).

5 Melrose Street Unit 4 in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood is a 530 square foot studio unit listed for $329,000. The condo boasts soaring ceilings, huge skylights, and a brick fireplace. The sleeping area is nicely situated away from the common space, and along with the $150 monthly HOA fee, residents have access to a large storage space in the basement with a common washer and dryer, and a beautiful shared outdoor brick courtyard.

An open house will take place at 5 Melrose Street in Bay Village, situated between the South End, Back Bay, and the Theater District, on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Morning sunshine streams through the beautifully maintained, two-bedroom two-bathroom + den, in the highly sought-after concierge-staffed Wilkes Passage condo development. Unit 507 at Wilkes Passage boasts approximately 1,675 square feet of living space all on one floor and is listed at $1,175,000.

This modern unit contains many custom upgrades, which include wall lighting, hardwood floors, California closets, built-in book cases, hardwood entertainment wall unit and ceiling speakers, and cushioned window seats with storage.

Unit 507 at Wilkes Passage is accompanied by a deeded, heated, tandem garage parking space that can accommodate two (2) cars, and is ideally situated close to elevators for maximum convenience. Residents also enjoy great city views from the common roof deck.

Open Houses in Boston Today

Unit 507 at Wilkes Passage, located at 1313 Washington Street in Boston’s South End, will be held open on March 7, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Private showings are also available by appointment. For additional photos, a visual tour, printable floor plans and more, please visit www.WilkesPassageUnit507.com.

22 Upton Street Unit 4, located in the historic Eight Streets District of the South End, is a wonderful, unique, and beautifully maintained 2-story penthouse that boasts high ceilings and maple floors throughout. Large eat-in kitchen has adjacent private deck and full bath. Generous living room with gas fireplace and custom built-ins offers a flexible floor plan. Two large bedrooms have ensuite baths, and the third bedroom is ideal for a home office or study. Wide staircase leads to glorious private roof deck. Laundry, abundant closets, 2 skylights, central A/C, ceiling fans, and a parking space provide added value and convenience.

The penthouse duplex boasts 1,841 square feet, is being listed at $1,175,000 ($638 per square foot), and comes with a low HOA fee of $200.

Open Houses in Boston Today

22 Upton Street Unit 4 will be held open on Sunday March 7, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Private showings available by appointment. For additional photos, a visual tour, printable floor plans and more, please visit www.22UptonUnit4.com.

Sunday is open house day in downtown Boston, with currently more than 300 open houses scheduled for Sunday, February 28, 2010. As we approach Spring, and who would think it with the cold and wet weather, market activity is starting to heat up. Two open houses that may be worth checking out on Sunday include a small studio investment property at 50 Charlesgate on the border of the Back Bay and the Fenway, and a move-in ready condo in a new redeveloped building at 655 Tremont Street in the heart of the South End.

Boston Investment Property at 50 Charlesgate

If you’re searching for a low-priced way to get into the downtown Boston investment property arena, and would be comfortable with an approximate 3% return on your equity investment, unit 200 at 50 Charlesgate, a 210-unit condo development, may be of interest. The 240 square foot studio apartment is currently rented for $1,100 per month, and is listed for $195,000 – this should be an all cash transaction, the pro forma does not make a lot of sense if any significant amount of debt service is carried in the transaction. The unit will be held open on Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

South End Boston Open House at 655 Tremont Street

In the heart of the South End, 655 Tremont Street is a 10-unit redevelopment of an existing building, and will house two commercial spaces on the ground floor. With a common roofdeck offering excellent Boston skyline views, unit 4, a 575 square foot one-bedroom one-bathroom corner unit condo listed at $424,900 is move-in ready and puts you in a “new building” with a lot of “old building” neighborhood charm. Unit 4 at 655 Tremont Street will be held open on Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

With close proximity to the Green and Orange T lines, Copley Square, Newbury Street shopping and the Esplanade, this beautiful (+/-) 1,420 square foot floor-through penthouse at 258 Marlborough Street with gleaming hardwood floors offers exceptional quality at a reasonable price: $965,000 ($679 per square foot).

This unique, sunny, well maintained home in move-in condition boasts central air, an in-unit washer-dryer, chef’s kitchen, private storage, and two of each of the following: bedrooms, full baths, fireplaces, parlors – and head houses on the private roof deck with spectacular Back Bay views. Because the condo association is owner-managed, the low monthly condo fee of $492.00 includes heat and hot water plus a bonus common bicycle storage room. Quiet, picturesque, one-way Marlborough Street with its charming gas lanterns is among the most coveted streets in Boston.

An Open House will be held at 258 Marlborough Street on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and every Sunday thereafter until the condo is sold. For additional photos, a visual tour, printable floor plans and more, please visit www.258MarlboroughPenthouse.com.

Bostonians have over 350 open houses to choose from today across the downtown neighborhoods, for homes listed anywhere from $219,000 for a South End studio to $3,100,000 for a Back Bay 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom penthouse.

When planning out your day of touring, ensure that you have taken into account the end of daylight savings time that took place earlier this morning – check the official US time website to sync up your clocks if they have not already done so on their own.

On a typical weekend in downtown Boston, Buyers have, on average, anywhere from 200 to 500 open houses to choose from.  With the Labor Day holiday weekend in full swing, Bostonians have a scarce 18 open houses to visit this weekend.

Half of the 18 open houses taking place this weekend are in the South End., most notably at 10 Dwight Street, which is a recently renovated three-unit development in the heart of the South End.  Units are priced from $369,000 for a 474 square foot one-bedroom to $680,000 for a 1,050 square foot two-bedroom with outdoor patio space.  Units 1 and 2 feature the same fit and finishes, while unit 3 (the penthouse two-bedroom) offers a unique look with sloped ceilings and dormer windows and is priced at $665,000.

10 Dwight Street in the South End will be held open on Sunday, September 6, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Laconia Lofts is one of the South End’s most sought after loft-style condo developments in the SOWA (south of Washington) area. Constructed in 2000, the lofts were originally unfinished when sold, and each has taken on a unique flair, comprising a dazzling set of unique spaces.

Unit 223 is a 2,116 square foot 3 bedroom 3 bathroom corner unit that boasts custom architecture, numerous upgrades, huge windows, and a single deeded garage parking space. The unit is priced at $1,199,000 ($567 per square foot), and has monthly HOA condo fees of $706.

The 99-unit development is capped by a common roof deck with stunning city views. An open house will take place at 1180-1200 Washington Street Unit 223 on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

If you’ve ever moved from the hustle and bustle of Newbury Street in the Back Bay towards the esplanade and the Charles River, you know that once you cross Commonwealth Avenue heading north, the pace of life and city sounds all tend to slow down.  Essentially, that is Marlborough Street, a wide, one-way, tree-lined street in the heart of the Back Bay that puts you moments from everything the city has to offer, but also in a serene setting.

A new listing this week hit the market on Marlborough Street, specifically, unit 1 at 347 Marlborough Street.  The condo is a 605 square foot unit that is accompanied by one deeded tandem parking space, exceptional in-unit and common area storage, and a common washer and dryer that is close enough that you would think it was part of the unit itself.  Listed at $499,000, there is an additional 120 square foot sun room that is not factored into the 605 square foot calculation, which brings the effective per square foot price to approximately $688.

Back Bay location on one of Boston’s most desirable streets! This garden-level home features hardwood floors, exposed brick, and a wood-burning stove. Unique 120 square foot sun room (not included in square footage calculation) floods the unit with light and serves as a great dining area. The galley kitchen offers ample storage and everything a modern cook needs. The spacious bedroom boasts large closets and great built-ins. Common laundry and one deeded tandem parking space included.

An open house will be held at 347 Marlborough Street unit 1 on Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.