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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.

Boston Open Houses

February 3, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Rather than doing a Featured Open House this week (which we typically run every Sunday morning), what we wanted to do was highlight the use of Boston Homes Newspaper as a valuable tool in working your way through Boston open houses over the weekend.

As you know, open houses are a great way to see a lot of property first hand, in a short amount of time. There are hundreds of open houses that take place each week in Boston (there are 150+ Boston open houses downtown today alone), the majority of which are on Sunday, and a Boston Homes Newspaper (which is published on Saturday) is one of the best resources to have in your hand for that. It’s becoming an online world, but having a hard copy of the newspaper in your hand is a good idea for navigating the streets of Boston.

The Boston Homes Newspaper provides a listing of all of the open houses and their times, and breaks it down in easy to follow neighborhood maps. If you cannot get your hands on a paper copy (delivered to certain neighborhoods door to door for free on Saturdays), you can go to this ‘Find Boston Condos’ webpage, and then click on the ‘Boston Homes website’ link in bullet 2, in order to view the current online version.

Keep in mind that the paper is published each Saturday, so every Saturday you can visit the website for updated open house listings.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses, Financial District Condos

South Boston Featured Open Houses

January 27, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Our Featured Open House of the week will take place at 253 E Street, which we covered yesterday, as perhaps the best true two-bedroom condos on the market in South Boston right now (see Best 2 Bedroom South Boston Condos). The units are being marketed by The Terrier Group, a brokerage specializing in South Boston property. Stop in to see the high-end finishes on on Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.

While you are out and about, we suggest that you stop into the renovated schoolhouse at 125 B Street, several blocks away from 253 E Street. 125 B Street (see 125 B Street on the Boston Condo Blog) is a recently converted condo development, featuring soaring ceilings and exposed brick. 2 units remain in the development, both listed at a little over $500K. The open house at 125 B Street takes place on Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

As discussed in recent comments on the blog, these developments are quite unique, 253 E Street being more of your classic condo with well-appointed detail, and 125 B Street being more the loft style condo with exposed brick and high ceilings. Both are well done, and worth a look.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02127 Boston Condos, 125 B Street, E Street Condos

Featured Open House at 20 Beacon (Claflin)

January 20, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

It’s been a roller coaster ride for the Claflin Building lately (see Beacon Hill Claflin Building Gets New Prices), and the residences at 20 Beacon Street are this week’s Featured Open House.

After significant change in marketing representation and pricing, the ultra-luxury 20 Beacon Street address will hold its first open house in some time, giving the public access to the four remaining units, all three-bedroom three-bathroom, priced from $2,050,000 to $4,600,000. HOA fees for all units but the penthouse are around $900 per month, while the penthouse HOA fee is listed at $1,525. There is currently an optional fee for valet parking that is not yet determined.

The open house will take place on Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. For more information on Beacon Hill luxury condos, feel free to contact us.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02108 Boston Condos, 20 Beacon Street, Beacon Street Condos, Claflin Building

Boston Intercontinental Condos Featured Open House

January 13, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

For an up to date look at condos for sale at the Intercontinental Boston, contact us using the link at the top of this page.

If you have picked up a Boston Homes newspaper anytime in the past year, you have more than likely seen the ad the Intercontinental runs on the inside cover page (not a cheap undertaking) every single week. We’ve been writing about the hotel-condo luxury residences at the Intercontinental (see Boston Condo Blog Intercontinental posts), but it’s about time we included them in the mix on our weekly Featured Open House.

This week, Unit 16, at the Boston Intercontinental will be held open at 500 Atlantic Avenue. The unit features 1,132 square feet, one bedroom, and two bathrooms, and includes one deeded garage parking space (parking is a luxury along the Waterfront). The unit is priced at $965,000 ($852 per square foot), and carries a $913 HOA fee – you get a fair amount in that fee, from storage to hotel services. Unit 16 has been on the market for only 11 days.

There are a total of 14 units available at the Intercontinental, a mixture of developer units, and resale. The open house at Unit 16 will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (it’s a tight time slot, so plan accordingly). For more information about Boston condos at the Intercontinental, please contact us.

Boston Intercontinental Condos

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: Boston Intercontinental

South End Open Houses for Under $500K

January 6, 2008 By Boston Real Estate Observer

If a totally renovated loft-like South End penthouse for under $500K sounds like something you would be interested in, Unit 5 at 58 E. Springfield Street is worth a look.

Our Featured Open House of the week is the penthouse unit at the 5-unit redevelopment of 58 E. Springfield Street in Boston’s South End. The 725 square foot unit has been tastefully renovated, and features gleaming hardwood floors, granite and new appliances in the kitchen, a spotless bathroom, and crisp lines throughout. Priced at $449,000, with a roof deck, this property continues the trend of fine craftsmanship deep in the South End.

In addition to the penthouse, there are three other units currently for sale at 58 E. Springfield Street. Units 2 – 4 are priced from $379,000 to $399,000, and have been on the market for approximately 170 days. The open house (for all units) will take place on Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. For more information about South End Condos, feel free to contact us.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses

Featured Open Houses This Sunday and Next

December 23, 2007 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Our Featured Open House postings that you typically see on Sunday mornings will resume in the new year.

We wish all of our readers a very happy holiday season, and a joyous new year.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses

Macallen Building Featured Open House

December 16, 2007 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Our Featured Open House of the week is taking place at South Boston’s green Macallen Building. From Noon – 2 PM on Sunday, December 16, 2007, Pappas Properties will hold open units at not only the Macallen Building (141 Dorchester Avenue), but their adjacent Court Square Press loft development.

This weekend provides you the opportunity to see two of the finest properties in northern South Boston. Let them know that Boston Condo Guy sent you, and if you need Buyer representation on a purchase, please contact us.

If you act fast, you can still take advantage of the Macallen’s year end clearance sale (see Buy at Macallen, Get a Free Hybrid Car).

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02127 Boston Condos, Macallen Building

Wilkes Passage Condo Development Open House

December 9, 2007 By Boston Real Estate Observer

One of our favorite buildings in the South End is Wilkes Passage (1313 Washington Street), where there has been quite a bit of activity over the past 6 months (13 have sold, 2 are Under Agreement, and 2 are currently available).

Our Featured Open House of the week is unit 220 at Wilkes Passage, a 1,459 square foot one-bedroom one-bathroom loft-style condo. If you are not familiar with the Wilkes Passage Lofts, units are similar in the sense that they are all high-end, with gorgeous kitchens and baths, and open floor plans. The development hosts a 24 hour concierge, and garage parking is available for purchase with the unit.

The open house will take pace on Sunday, December 09, 2007, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. For more information on the other unit available at Wilkes Passage (unit 411, 919 square feet, $528K, $5K closing credit to Buyer), please feel free to contact us.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, 1313 Washington Street, Washington Street Condos, Wilkes Passage

Gateway Terrace 40 Fay Street Open House

December 2, 2007 By Boston Real Estate Observer

Our Featured Open House of the week is a stunning 1+ bedroom 1 bathroom unit at the South End’s Gateway Terrace condo development, specifically, the Hallett building at 40 Fay Street.

We’ve been talking a lot about multiple exposures lately (see Leather District Lofts with Multiple Exposures), and this unit doesn’t disappoint. Gateway Terrace was completed in 2005, and there are 130+ units across the three building development, 46 being in the Hallett building, which stays more quiet due to the buffer it enjoys from Harrison Avenue and Washington Street.

Unit 202 at 40 Fay Street is listed at $469,000, offers 886 square feet ($529 per square foot), multiple exposures, bamboo flooring, cherry cabinets, granite counters, Franke faucet and sink, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator and dishwasher, Bosch wall oven, gas cooking, and Bosch washer/dryer. Deeded parking is available to purchase separately for $60,000 or to rent for $250 per month.

The open house will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM. Kim Baccari is the listing agent representing the Seller. Should you need Buyer’s Agent representation for this South End condo, or any other unit in Boston, please contact us.

Filed Under: Boston Open Houses Tagged With: 02118 Boston Condos, Fay Street Boston Condos, Gateway Terrace