After a recent price reduction of $50,000, duplex penthouse unit 7F at the Lafayette Lofts development in Boston’s Midtown neighborhood is sitting at just under $800 per square foot. The unit provides outdoor space with excellent city views in a boutique like 42-unit development at the corner of Essex and Kingston Streets.

The above photo is of the front upstairs bedroom, complete with double exposure and commanding city views. The two upstairs bedrooms have their own bathrooms, and are separated by an open and bright sitting / office area with tall ceilings and an overhead skylight.

Listed at $1,449,000 and boasting 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this 1,827 square foot unit offers all the perks of Boston penthouse living (including outdoor space) in a sophisticated building. HOA fees are $759 and include Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal. Perhaps the only downside to this unit is that it does not come with deeded parking – rental garage parking is available for $385 per month. Lafayette Lofts is a pet-friendly condo development, has two elevators, and offers secure keyless entry (but no concierge). Boston property taxes are estimated at $10,296.44 (not including the Boston residential tax exemption).

Our Featured Open House will take place at Lafayette Lofts (88 Kingston Street Boston, MA 02111) on Sunday, June 08, 2008 from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM. Also, an additional open house will take place on Monday, June 09, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for those of you who work in the city and can pop in after work.

For more information about this Boston midtown penthouse at Lafayette Lofts, or the other two units that are currently available in the building, contact us using the link at the top of this page.

Lafayette Lofts is a 42-unit loft-style development in Boston’s Midtown neighborhood, completed in 2005. Units seem quite rare to come by, which makes this an interesting time, as there are currently two lofts available in the building.

Also interesting is that these units represent the low and high price points at Lafayette Lofts, with a $479,000 one-bedroom in Unit 4D, to the $1,550,000 three-bedroom penthouse duplex in Unit 7F. Both units have sleek lines, and are available with rental parking, and the penthouse unit has some fabulous outdoor space which receives excellent afternoon light. The hip Midtown location puts you steps away from all corners of the city.

Unit 7F (the penthouse) will have an open house on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

For more information about both listings: Lafayette Lofts Condo Information (PDF). To setup a showing, or obtain further details, feel free to contact us.

The Midtown neighborhood of Boston continues to move towards a 24/7 live and work enclave in the city. Anchoring Boston’s Midtown on the east and west are the Lafayette Lofts and the 2005 completed One Charles Condos.

The Lafayette Lofts development at 88 Kingston Street is a recently completed 42 unit development, which currently has five (5) units remaining for purchase. Lafayette Lofts boast wide open living space, grand ceilings, and well-appointed kitchens.

The large 232 unit development at One Charles was finished in 2005, and there are currently six (6) resale units available in the luxury development.