Court Square Press South Boston Condo Open House

November 25, 2007 By

Our Featured Open House of the week has found one of the best units at the Court Square Press building in South Boston.

The pickings for open houses, given the Holiday weekend, are rather slim, but if you have not already seen this unit at the 130-unit luxury development in South Boston, it’s worth a look.

Unit 416, priced currently at $539,000 after 2 price reductions, is 936 square feet and is on the 4th floor, with excellent views and light, has the capability of being converted from a one-bedroom into a two-bedroom loft (optional floor plan included). High-end finishes through the kitchen, and two bathrooms. The exposed brick and beam give this unit character, and the amenities of the Court Square Press development (as well as the neighboring Macallen Building to which owners have access) boast a full fitness center, lap pool, outdoor grills, private screen room with kitchen and bath, 24-hour concierge, and deeded garage parking valued in the neighborhood of $50,000.

The open house will take place on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For buyer representation, or more information, use the Contact Us link at the top of this page.

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The Carruth Condo Development

November 24, 2007 By

We had the pleasure of sitting down with both the developer and marketing team of the Carruth earlier this week. Following our meeting, we received a full tour of the hard hat job site, which is quickly approaching completion. The Carruth is a new mixed-use, for-sale condo and rental development in Dorchester. The $40 million Carruth development overlooks the Ashmont transit station, which is also getting a $50 million makeover.

The Carruth Dorchester Condos

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Is Now the Time to Buy at Macallen

November 22, 2007 By

It’s approaching six months since the ultra-modern, green, Macallen Building opened to residents. The building has been well-received by all walks of life, yet, there are still 29 units that currently remain for sale at the 140-unit northern South Boston development.

We’ve discussed the Macallen, at 141 Dorchester Avenue, numerous times (click the ‘Macallen Building‘ tag just under the title of this post for more blog posts on the Macallen), the development is clever, and the absorption rate, as we predicted, would take time given that the Macallen is the first LEED certified condominium building in Boston real estate, and prices are consequently higher then neighboring developments. But are the prices staying locked?

As we begin to enter the winter stretch of home buying, sources state that there is room to maneuver at the Macallen related to pricing, with $50,000 price negotiations not uncommon among the moderately priced units. If you are at all tempted by the new baseline for green living in northern South Boston offered at the Macallen Building, contact us using the link at the top of this page for more details on the units currently ranging in price between $475,000 and $1,680,000 at this Massachusetts LEED condo development.

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BPL Says Take That Audible.com

November 21, 2007 By

The Boston Public Library (BPL) recently announced their Digital Audio Books program. Library patrons can now download audio books to PCs or iPods some digital media players. The new site looks much like Amazon.com, and boasts downloads at anytime.

Access to the site is limited to library patrons with a library card only. If you do not already have a physical library card, learn more about instantly obtaining a BPL eCard.

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Temporary Downgrade of Boston Condos

November 20, 2007 By

The city has been a buzz with new developments, with living spaces being created, and/or renovated, making the excitement palpable as we enter the winter season, anticipating the completion, and commencement, of developments in 2008. But, is a “downgrade” coming?

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Bryant on Columbus Completion Date

November 19, 2007 By

Multiple cranes are in the ground, and they are racing to pull what will be one of the premier properties along Columbus Avenue out of the three-level garage below. The Bryant on Columbus has communicated that they are officially moving their tentative completion date from April 2008 to August 2008.

More to come soon on what we think will be one of the best properties along the border of the South End and Back Bay.

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The Modern South End Condos Open House

November 18, 2007 By

Developers are constantly trying to push through barriers, of all different kinds, and The Modern South End, a new 25-unit boutique development on the west side of the South End, has placed a high-end boutique development in an area that will definitely see further development in the future. Does this represent your chance to “get in early”? Perhaps it does.

Our Featured Open House this week will put on display the 13 remaining units at the Modern, priced from $449,000 up through $1,595,000, offering 1,004 to 2,592 square feet. New construction, with Dennis Duffy interiors, common roof deck, at quite reasonable prices (from $450 – $610 per square foot), is worth a look.

Parking is available in the building, however, it is not always included in the listing price (depending on the unit), and can be purchased for $29,000 to $49,000.

The Modern, at 255 Northampton Street, Open House will take place on Sunday, November 18, 2007, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. For further information on the development, feel free to use the Contact Us link at the top of this page.

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45 Province Catches On

November 17, 2007 By

It’s been just over a month since we spoke about the ingenuity of live construction web cams at condo developments (see 1330 Boylston Mixed-Use Rental Development), or perhaps, their lack in the Boston market. One of the first mainstream developments to implement a live construction cams was Battery Wharf, when over a year ago, they implemented a mechanism where Buyers that had put a unit under reservation could keep tabs on how things where progressing at the job site.

Not only do Buyers who hold reservations at a new development want to see progress of their purchase, but potential Buyers and even those in the community tell us that a live construction cam overlooking the construction site is an innovative way to communicate with the Boston real estate market.

The development team at 45 Province must have heard the noise on the street, because they have installed a live construction cam recently (thank you to John Keith for bringing this to our attention). 45 Province is a development of The Abbey Group, and is being architected by Bruner/Cott & Associates.

So who is doing it? Unfortunately, only a handful of Boston condo developments have taken the leap:

  • Battery Wharf – if you can wait through their rather slow flash-based website to load at , there will be a a link in the far left column of the landing page called “Click For Site Camera”. This link serves up 10 distinct views of the development site, all live, featuring the buildout of the Battery Wharf condo development, as well as the Regent Hotel.
  • 1330 Boylston – the mixed-use rental developments seem to be quite popular in the Fenway as of late, and 1330 Boylston is no different. We reported almost a month ago that this development was hosting a new webcam, the camera being perched atop a neighboring high rise, providing an excellent vantage point on the development.
  • FP3 Boston – the coveted anchor development in the Seaport District has implemented something similar to Battery Wharf in that they provide three separate shots of the development. The pictures are located by navigating to the developer’s website, clicking “Enter Site” on the lower left, hovering over the “Building” link title along the top of the screen, and then selecting the “Webcam” link. The FP3 Boston condo development is currently slated for a 2nd Quarter 2008 completion, and will add almost 100 high-end condos to the core of the Seaport, as well as an upscale restaurant.
  • 45 Province – the long awaited 45 Province condo development, which bull-dozed the famous Littlest Bar of Boston is the most recent addition to the live construction cam club by hosting a single (rather tight) view of construction.

We hope to see this list grow considerably over the upcoming months. There are a number of new condo developments in various stages of build, and adding a webcam is a simple and effective way to allow an engaging relationship to flourish.

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Boulder Colorado Peloton Condos Rival Big City Projects

November 15, 2007 By

Urban living and upscale condo projects have been a national trend for many years, and Boulder Colorado has finally hit it big with The Peloton Boulder (at 3601 Arapahoe Avenue). This project strives to accomplish on a grand scale what hasn’t been attempted for many years in Boulder: to provide the kind of broad-appeal to residents that share common aspirations and a passion for the challenge of outdoor activities, and the thrill of urban living.

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The Peloton location offers something unique in Boulder condos: quick access to the University of Colorado (CU) campus, the Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder Creek Path, the Twenty-Ninth Street Retail District, the Foothills Parkway / Highway 36, and the projected Boulder Transit Center.

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Owning a home in Boulder Colorado has often meant compromise – one that required choosing between affordability and luxury. What distinguishes The Peloton is a superb combination of attributes and appointments that you won’t find anywhere else in Boulder: Gated Subterranean Parking, Private Decks and Patios with Gas Hook-Ups for Grills, Mountain Views from Most Homes, Boulder’s only rooftop swimming pool (it’s open year-round and includes two hot tubs), a 6,000 square foot private fitness club, design by award-winning Colorado Architects, and a private movie theater with stadium seating.

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Another unique fact about The Peloton is that it’s fully funded. This means that unlike many large development projects, they don’t need to sell more condos to fund the next round of construction progress. In fact, the Peloton’s fitness club is the first building to be completed, a rare turn of events in new construction.

The Peloton offers four configurations: Lofts, 1,2, and 3 bedroom floor plans. However, rather than forcing you into cookie cutter configurations, there are 20 different alternatives. Each footprint allows you to create an ideal living space. Even with the smaller residences, you’ll find flexible design, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters.

Built on the former site of the Exabyte computer storage manufacturer, The Peloton seems to be an excellent choice for the current Boulder condo buyer. Depending on unit configuration, the Peloton will consist of approximately 390 units ranging in price from $350,000 to $1,100,000. The $1,100,000 price tag is for southwest facing penthouse units (approximately $589 per square foot).

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For a look at one of the most famous attractions in Colorado, check out the Boulder Pearl Street Mall.

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Penmark South End Condo Prices

November 14, 2007 By

If you are looking for upscale living deep in the South End, you do have options. One of those options is the newly opened Penmark Condos at 21 Father Gilday Street, just south of Washington Street (SoWa). The Penmark is a 60-unit development with a boutique feel, high-end finishes, and underground garage parking.

Of the 60 units, the Boston MLS shows 11 for sale, offering various floor plans in the $600 per square foot (+/-) range. Available units are listed at $575,000 to $1,055,000, and offer 908 to 1,726 square feet with one to two deeded garage parking spaces included based on unit.

For more details on available units: Penmark South End Condo Prices (PDF)

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