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The Modern South End

April 13, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

It’s been a while since we touched base with the Modern South End loft-style condo development on the border of the South End and Roxbury. What’s left at this 25-unit move-in ready Dennis Duffy design? 12 units according to the Boston MLS.

That’s right, 12 units, priced from $489,000 to $1,495,000 and ranging in size from 899 to 2,592 square feet. Mainly 1 bedroom 1 bathroom loft-style condos remain, along with three 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom units (starting at $699K price point), and the then you have the grand Skyliner penthouse with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Parking, except with the Skyliner, is not included in the listing price, but available for sale from $29K-49K.

Our Featured Open House take places Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Modern, located at 255 Northhampton Street, one block west of Massachusetts Avenue, between Columbus Avenue and Tremont Street.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, 255 Northampton Street, Boston Lofts, The Modern South End

Tremont Street South End Condo Renovations

March 31, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Perhaps you have noticed it as well, Tremont Street in the South End has become a hotbed of high end condo renovations. From Berkeley Street down to Massachusetts Avenue, renovations abound from individual brownstones, to entire city blocks, raising the bar on expectations when stepping into a rowhouse along tree lined Tremont Street.

Over the past several months, the hard work of developers is coming to fruition at properties like 602 Tremont, 607 Tremont, and 676 Tremont – all high end renovations that are now in various stages of the sales cycle.

602 Tremont Street, a newly renovated four unit brownstone near the southeast corner of Tremont and Dartmouth Streets is a Patrick Ahearn and Connaughton Construction project that sold out quite quickly once it hit the market in late 2007. This development is unique in that it has a large 4 car garage that is split among the units. In addition to housing cars, the garage also serves as the base for a huge deck for the recently sold duplex ground floor unit ($1.34 million). High end all around with this development, nice enough that the developer kept a unit for themselves, a telling sign.

607 Tremont Street is a four unit renovation that sits above the wine emporium on the northeast corner of Tremont and Dartmouth Streets. All three units that are available are two-bedroom one-bathroom, and run from 807 to 898 square feet, and are listed at $615,000 to $629,000. Units offer spacious living rooms with gas fireplaces, and well done (pun intended) chef’s kitchens. Brazilian oak floors, designer marble baths, and fully built-out closets. Units do not include parking, but do include washer and dryer, something that some developers tend to leave out these days.

676 Tremont Street is the first of an entire block renovation of the southern side of Tremont Street between West Newton and Rutland Streets. 676 Tremont is a five unit renovation, and the anchor to much more to come on this block – 676 has only one unit remaining, while the others are Under Agreement or have already sold.

We’re working with multiple Buyers who are interested in such properties, those that are truly move in ready, and situated on Tremont Street, in the northern part of the South End, still in the heart of the neighborhood feel that the South End provides, but quite close to the “city” life offered by other Boston neighborhoods. For more information on these developments, or to tour a unit, please contact us today.

Filed Under: South End Condos Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, 602 Tremont Street, 607 Tremont Street, 676 Tremont Street, Tremont Street Condos

125 B Street Lofts Now Sold Out

March 19, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

According to the Boston MLS, as of March 14, 2008, the last two lofts at 125 B Street Lofts are now under agreement. Built in 1856, the former schoolhouse was converted into high-end lofts in 2006. The 16 lofts in the building sold relatively quickly, save the last two units.

The exposed brick and soaring ceilings makes these units feel very large, and B Street is substantially more quiet than A Street in terms of road noise. As northern South Boston continues to get built out, resale units in this development will be sought after.

Filed Under: South Boston Condos Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, 125 B Street, Boston Lofts

Penmark South End Condo Update

March 4, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

We received a request to provide an update on the Penmark South End condo development in Boston’s South End. Located on Father Gilday Street, parallel and south of Washington Street, the Penmark is a 60-unit well appointed development that has been laboring to close out the final developer units from the 2005 redevelopment of the building. We blogged about what were the 11 units for sale back in mid November (see Penmark South End Condo Prices), and now there are 7 remaining units on the Boston MLS.

Various floor plans are still available in the $566 to $740 per square foot (+/-) range. Available units are listed from $565,000 to $1,055,000, and do include garage parking.

For more details on available units: Penmark South End Condo Listings (2.7 MB PDF)

Filed Under: South End Condos Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Penmark, SOWA Condos

The 1850 Lofts Host Open House

March 1, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

On March 1st and 2nd from 11AM to 3PM, the 1850 is holding its first sneak preview opening to the public. 2 model units have been furnished with bedroom and living spaces and are handsomely decorated by Terrat Elms, one of the South End’s award winning design firms. Take a stroll over, or park in the lot behind The 1850. A hostess will meet you in the lobby and take you up to the new sales office for a tour.

Typically our Featured Open House listing runs on Sunday mornings, but with the 1850 doing a two day gala, we’re running our listing early this week. Let the hostess know that you heard about the open house on the Boston Real Estate Observer when stopping in. The 1850 Lofts – for more information, including a map to get you there.

For Buyer Agency representation on any condo in Boston, please contact us.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, SOWA Condos, The 1850 Lofts

Massive Gateway Terrace Boston Loft for Sale in South End

February 22, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Built in 2005, this Gateway Terrace Boston Loft style three-bedroom two-bathroom duplex offers 2,789 square feet, as well as multiple outdoor private spaces. The kitchen boasts the de facto standards for luxury, and the master bedroom includes an en suite bath with television, steam shower, and rain showerhead (as well as ample closet space). Currently listed at $2,695,000 ($966.30 per square foot), including four (4) garage parking spaces and a private storage room.

Gateway Terrace at 1166 Washington Street Boston, MA 02118 offers condos and lofts in South End Boston with garage parking, at the corner of Washington Street and Berkeley Street. The $1,115 HOA fee on this Boston Loft includes Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal.

For more information on listing your condo for sale with us, use the contact us link at the top of this page.

Filed Under: South End Condos Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Gateway Terrace

Featured Open House at 125 B Street Lofts

February 17, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Back in September, we featured an open house at the lofts at 125 B Street, and this week again, our Featured Open House is the 125 B Street Lofts in South Boston / Seaport District. We love this building for its tall ceilings, exposed brick and beam, and modern and clean finishes.

Originally a schoolhouse, 125 B Street has been converted into 16 luxury lofts, featuring onsite parking in an adjacent lot. Two lofts now remain, all corner facing with double exposures, right around 1,100 square feet, listed at $534K and $544K,

The 125 B Street Lofts Open House will take place on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM . When stopping in, let Julie Holenport, the listing agent, know that you read about the open house on the Boston Condo Blog. For more details, or to submit an offer, please contact us.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, 125 B Street, Boston Lofts

Laconia Lofts South End Open House

February 10, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

A 1,200 square foot sleek and modern space at the South End’s elevator served Laconia Lofts is our Featured Open House of the week. Recently listed at $499,900, this open loft space features cork floors, a custom designed kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances, Bosch dishwasher, gas cooking, and a Franke sink. The full bath features a Bosch-Poscher sink and water closet, and Grohe fixtures. This loft-style condo is priced below $450 per square foot, and carries a $413 HOA fee.

Sounds like an excellent living space, but the pictures below tell a different story, as it is currently being used as a work space. Look past this however, and see what this Boston loft has to offer you at the open house taking place on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, located at 1200 Washington Street.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Laconia Lofts, Washington Street Condos

The 1850 New South End Condo Development

February 5, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Looking for 1850 auction information? Read the latest on the 1850 Boston condo auction for the most up to date information.

It’s a piano factory, it’s a general warehouse, it’s a bolt and screw company’s headquarters…wait, no, it’s The 1850, the South End’s newest SoWa condo development! The five-story building bordering Wareham , Albany, and Malden Streets on the southern tip of Boston’s South End will soon be home to 60 unique condos, many with a loft-style feel, including exposed brick and beams, as well as concrete floors.

It was approximately two weeks ago that VIP tours began at the 1850 building, and of the 60 units available, upwards of 13 units are already under reservation, beating out the fast start that the 285 Columbus Lofts enjoyed several months ago (see 285 Columbus Lofts Buck Downtown Boston Trend).

There are 53 market-rate condominiums available at the 1850, along with 7 affordable units. Market rate condos start at $326K for 722 square feet, and move upwards to $575K for 1,148 square feet. The new loft-style development offers a host of different floor plans and options in the $300’s, along with some very unique spaces. The majority of the units are loft-style single rooms, but many units are accompanied by floorplans, and are configured correctly for, the buildout of bedroom walls.

Where do they get the name ‘The 1850’? 1850 is the year that the South Bay tidal flats began being filled in, thus creating the land where the condo development sits. The development formerly had the name ‘SoHa Lofts’, but the new name, The 1850, holds a nice hint of seductive meaning.

Parking spaces in an adjacent lot number in the high 30’s, and are available for purchase separately (they run around $35K each +/-). HOA fees will be approximately 47 cents per square foot, and parking will be $30 per month should you have a spot. Kitchens are electric, include granite counters, and stainless appliances (including a Fisher Paykel refrigerator). The building is served by one elevator, and two staircases, and is wired for Comcast cable and Internet. Fifth floor (penthouse) residents will have roof rights, but would have to pursue access and buildout of a deck (and all necessary permitting) on their own (i.e. there is no current roof access for residents, but owners will have roof rights).

For a limited time, before the first official open house (which is approaching quickly) at the 1850, there will be a $3K Wells Fargo financing incentive available to Buyers should they finance through Wells Fargo. Occupancy is tentatively scheduled for early summer.

This is a unique 1887 building, with a lot of character, and a really cool story behind it. It’s in the southern most part of the South End, but a very quick walk away from Harrison, Washington, and Tremont. Closet space is somewhat limited in various units, but this is easily remedied, especially if you plan on building out bedroom walls. They did an excellent job of sound proofing the exterior of the building, and some of the views are very nice. For more information, feel free to contact us.

Filed Under: South End Condos Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, SOWA Condos, The 1850 Lofts

What's Happening at Penny Savings Bank?

December 10, 2007 By Boston Real Estate Observer

The redevelopment of the South End Penny Savings Bank from a circa 1914 bank into a 2007 mixed-use building was originally well publicized and well received by the community. The ground floor bank building has been renovated, and will host the Banq restaurant and a Citibank branch, while a clean and modern glass addition has been added above, creating 23 high-end loft-style condos. The redevelopment is striking, and a great addition to the Washington Street corridor, however, it’s absorption has been slow. We’ll look at why that is, and why recent changes leave the development poised to make a positive turnaround.

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Filed Under: South End Condos Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Penny Savings Bank