West Canton Condos

June 3, 2007 By

We had the pleasure of stopping into 190 West Canton today to view Unit 3, a duplex 1,140 square foot penthouse unit with an amazing roof deck. A very unassuming entrance, with a slight smell of stale cigarette smoke, leads you up to a sparkling (and non-cigarette smelling) penthouse unit with one of the largest banks of windows in the South End.

190 West Canton Condos

This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home has all the amenities you are looking for:

  • Central air conditioning with climate control in all rooms
  • Washer and Dryer in the unit
  • High-end kitchen with granite counters, Sub-Zero fridge, and Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwasher
  • Contemporary fireplace with detailed stone
  • Exquisite roof deck with 8-person hot tub and stellar Hancock Tower and Prudential Center views
  • Duplex at 1,140 square feet

Currently offered at $899,000, the $789 price per square foot is high, but you’re getting an absolute gem overlooking beautiful, and private, Carlton Park.

190 West Canton Condos

To setup a showing, or get more information on this West Canton Street condo in the South End, please contact us.

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Boston Condos on Clarendon Street

June 1, 2007 By

If you have thinking about living on Clarendon Street, a one-way multi-lane southbound street that cuts through the Back Bay and the South End, you’re in luck. There are currently five (5) condos for sale on Clarendon Street, ranging from $389,000 to $3,675,000. View all five Clarendon Street condos.

We hate to be negative about property in Boston, but we suggest staying away from 278 Clarendon Street (offered at $389,000), which has been on the market for almost a year now (for good reason). The space is, simply put, a little awkward with a large wood-paneled kitchen/living room on the parlor level, and a rather low-ceiling bedroom and bathroom on the garden level. There are an additional four (4) condos for sale in the Back Bay priced between $375,000 and $400,000, and 389 Beacon Street is probably the pick of the lot in that price range.

Of the available Clarendon Street condos, two of the units available are at 270 Clarendon Street (in a condo development called The Maisonettes), which is a new high-end redevelopment of a corner building, with prices starting at over $1,000 per square foot – putting it at the same level as say, Battery Wharf, or the Mandarin Oriental.

Clarendon Street Condos

Clarendon Street Condos

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Boston Waterfront Condos

May 31, 2007 By

When was the last time that you got 67% off when shopping? Here’s your chance to scoop up million-dollar Boston Harbor and skyline views for a third of the price!

An up and coming Developer in East Boston has recently completed a renovation on a three-unit rowhouse with water views from each floor. This new East Boston waterfront condo redevelopment at 261 Webster Street is less than a 5-minute walk to Piers Park, is great for entertaining, and offers stunning upgrades with attention to original detail.

How would you like to come home to this view every night:

Boston Waterfront Condos

The three units, all two-bedrooms and one-bathroom, are priced at $319K, $349K, and $369K as you move up the building. Each unit has been remodeled, has all new electrical and plumbing, and comes with a large private storage unit.

We were able to preserve the antique marble mantels in each unit that are original to the building. This is truly prime Waterfront property that will be virtually immune to market fluctuations. It’s a great investment opportunity in one of Boston’s last development frontiers,” says the East Boston Developer.

Unit 1 (offered at $319K) is an 802 square foot completely renovated unit with a private balcony, a soaking jacuzzi tub, and deeded yard rights. Unit 2 (offered at $349K) is an 856 square foot unit with gorgeous French doors opening to a private balcony. Unit 3, the penthouse (offered at $369K), boasts 912 square feet and a lot of outdoor space, including a private balcony, and exclusive roof rights (here’s your chance to build a 360 degree roof deck with unparalleled Harbor and Boston skyline views).

Boston Waterfront Condos

Boston Waterfront Condos

Boston Waterfront Condos

Boston Waterfront Condos

For more information, or to setup a showing for 261 Webster Street, please contact us.

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Penny Savings Bank Update

May 30, 2007 By

Just a quick update on the Penny Savings Bank condo development in the South End of Boston. The redevelopment of the early 20th century bank into 23 luxury condominiums is progressing nicely towards its July 15, 2007 occupancy date.

Penny Savings Bank Condos

Currently, only 6 units have sold, leaving a wide variety of condos available for sale (large loft spaces, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and two-plus bedrooms). Deeded garage parking and outdoor space is available. For more information, or to place an offer, please contact us.

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Waltham Tavern Condos

May 28, 2007 By

The Boston Courant recently reported that the Waltham Tavern at 298 Shawmut Avenue will be converted into six luxury condo units. As you may recall, the Waltham Tavern was shut down in early 2006 due to drug sales.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Huntington Group would like to move forward with construction in the August 2007 timeframe. With plans to totally gut rehab the entire building, construction should take a minimum of eight months.

The new condo construction planned at the Waltham Tavern condo development is just one of many redevelopments of notable “landmarks” in the South End, of most note, is the D4 Police Station redevelopment (opening in June 2007), and the Penny Savings Bank condos (opening in July 2007).

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The Clarendon Back Bay

May 27, 2007 By

If you once used the Post Office in between Clarendon and Berkeley on Stuart, the building is no more. Construction has now begun on one of Boston’s newest luxury mixed-use condo developments, called The Clarendon Back Bay.

More details are forthcoming, but the new Back Bay condo development will feature upwards of 400 units and a redesigned Post Office. The Clarendon Boston will join several new luxury condo developments in the Back Bay that are slated for completion before 2010, including the ultra luxury Mandarin Oriental Boston Condo Development.

The exclusive photo below is of the Clarendon Back Bay construction site in early October 2007.

The Clarendon Back Bay Construction Site

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Folio Boston Condos at 80 Broad Street

May 25, 2007 By

Oftentimes, at any given point, multiple units are available for sale at Folio, for more information on the current selection including a full price list, or to sell your unit, please contact us.

With so much action happening on Broad Street in Boston’s Financial District, we wanted to take a look at what is currently available at Folio Boston, which is a 14 story new construction luxury development in the heart of the Financial District, just steps from the Waterfront.

Folio opened in March 2006 at 80 Broad Street, and after an auction earlier that year, the building filled quickly, and now we are left with resale opportunities only, which, at this time, provide you a respectable selection.

Folio Boston Condos

The building is quite striking, and offers amenities expected from a luxury development, including a valet-serviced heated parking garage, 24 hour Concierge, floor to ceiling windows in many units, granite counters, high-end finishes, and food delivery from adjacent restaurants.

There are currently six units for sale at Folio Boston, ranging in size from 600 to 1,500 square feet, and in price from $459,000 to $1,299,000. Deeded parking spaces are still available in the building as well, for a price of $80,000 each.
Folio Boston Condos

If you need further information about the Folio condominiums for sale, or you would like to make an offer on an available unit, please contact us.

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Boston Condo 2007 Median Price

May 23, 2007 By

We’re approaching the half-way mark for 2007, and the downtown Boston* market has seen the sale of 1,623 condos, for a total market volume of $1,068,090,056 (yep, that’s a billion).

Here are the other pertinent statistics thus far in 2007:

Lowest Price: $135,000
Highest Price: $8,250,000
Median Price: $495,000
Average Price: $658,096
Highest Price: $8,250,000

Average Days on Market: 110
Sales / Listing Price Ration: 96%

*Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Financial District, Leather District, Midtown, North End, Seaport District, South End, The Fenway, Theatre District, Waterfront, West End

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65 Broad Street Lofts: Open House

May 22, 2007 By

We stopped into the 65 Broad Street Lofts tonight for a walk through of the two remaining units (Unit 3 and 4) during the open house. We actually got a peek at all of the units (even the sold ones), and the remaining two units are probably the best of the lot – they have large banks of windows, a flowing floor plan, and a decent amount of storage.

65 Broad Street Financial District Condos

The two remaining units in this direct elevator access six-unit low-rise building are relatively the same, with only a few small differences. Unit 3 has slightly more storage, a stand-up shower stall (rather large), however, the washer and dryer hookup is under the stairs and it would be a tight fit from a height perspective for a stackable washer and dryer. Unit 4 has slightly less storage, no height problem with the washer and dryer hookup, and a jacuzzi shower soaking tub (the slightly deeper kind) rather than a stall shower.

There was a fair amount of traffic through the units. Both remaining units at 65 Broad Street are immediately available for $399K each. Contact us to do a walk through and put in an offer.

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Weekly South End Condo Stats

May 21, 2007 By

Let’s take a look at the latest South End Condos that have sold from the Boston MLS over the past week, compared to the previous week’s statistics (in parentheses).

The number of South End Condos that sold: 6 (9)

Lowest Price: $377,000 ($380,000)
Median Price: $688,445 ($535,000)
Highest Price: $1,265,000 ($1,140,000)
Average Price: $660,740 ($586,888)

Average Days on Market (DOM): 81 (56)
Sales Price / Listing Price Ratio: 99% (98%)

Start Date: 5/13/2007
End Date: 5/19/2007

The Average Days on Market has stayed (well) below 100 for the past two weeks – a significant drop for the first quarter of 2007 when we saw this number up near the 120 day mark.

Filed Under: South End Condos
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