West End Open House at Charles River Park

March 28, 2010 By

For medical students and first-time homebuyers that need to be located near Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), there is arguably no better location than Charles River Park, a 4-building complex located in Boston’s West End.

2 Hawthorne Place, unit 3G, a studio one-bathroom is currently listed for $269,000, and boasts 637 square feet along with private outdoor space.  Along with a 24 hour concierge, residents of Charles River Park enjoy easy access to Whole Foods, MGH, Public Transportation, and the Esplanade.

An open house will take place at 2 Hawthorne Place Boston, MA 02114 on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Renovated Beacon Hill Condos at 73 Myrtle Street

August 31, 2009 By

Behind the Beacon Hill ordinances and regulations that extensively protect the historical integrity of neighborhood home exteriors, Bostonians would be surprised to know that interior renovation work is constantly happening inside the stately residences in one of Boston’s most premier neighborhoods.  The most recent addition to the Beacon Hill neighborhood is the complete interior renovation of the five units at 73 Myrtle Street, which have been listed for sale at prices ranging from $639,000 to $879,000 (average of $776 per square foot).

The building is comprised of a garden level 3-bedroom 2.5-bathroom duplex with its own private entrance, as well as four 2-bedroom 2-bathroom units with the penthouse capped with its own exclusive roof deck.  The gut renovation to the building at 73 Myrtle Street was completed over a period of 10 months by Zamok, Inc., a local real estate investment and development company. Zamok has been doing condominium developments in the Boston area for approximately 6 years, and recently branched out to a luxury single family development in Wellesley, MA.

While new projects, especially townhome and smaller condo developments, continue to be brought to market, developers are working on projects that can easily be distinguished amongst the available downtown Boston inventory.  “Buyers, in general, prefer renovated properties over those that need work. There is nothing else on the market on Beacon Hill right now that compares in terms of level of renovation and pricing to 73 Myrtle Street.  The 73 Myrtle Street units offer a buyer the opportunity to purchase a home that is move-in ready,” says Pauline Donnelly, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 48 Charles Street, who represents the property as the exclusive Listing Agent.

When asked if there was apprehension on the developer’s part in approaching a gut rehab project in the current market, Donnelly stated,”A developer has apprehension about a new project in any market.  However, 73 Myrtle offers a quality product within reasonable price points and with attractive listing prices.  The Beacon Hill sales market is one of the most robust in the state and typically properties in this neighborhood hold their value more than other areas.”

The units at 73 Myrtle Street feature kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas cooking. Each unit includes a master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet. Additional features include central air conditioning, recessed lighting, and a washer and dryer hook up.

According to LINK, one of Boston’s to MLS systems, the average price per square foot for sold listings on Beacon Hill in the past six months has been $716, with an average days on market of 126.

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Unparalleled Views from Strada 234 Penthouse

August 26, 2008 By

The word “penthouse” often invokes positive thoughts, and even more so if that penthouse comes with a view. Potential Buyers at Strada 234 (234 Causeway Street), a luxury concierge building in Boston’s North End Waterfront are not left wanting with the panoramic views and amenities offered by unit 1209, a two-bedroom two-bathroom 1,233 square foot condo that has recently been listed for sale.

From Old North Church in the heart of the North End, to the Financial District and Midtown picturesque skyline, unit 1209 boasts floor to ceiling windows that allow residents to soak up every inch of the sprawling view.

“Strada 1209 is a “wow” factor view the moment you enter the penthouse home.  Walking distance to all the best restaurants of the North End / Waterfront, Strada 234 offers a great value compared to other concierge buildings,” says Patrick Cutter, the listing agent of unit 1209 and resident of Strada 234.

Unit 1209 includes one deeded valet garage parking space – one of 75 parking spots in the below grade parking garage (current value on a parking spot in the direct elevator access garage is approximately $75,000).

Offered at $1,099,000, unit 1209 at the Strada 234 condo development offers an open kitchen floorplan with Sub Zero and Viking appliances, a 24/7 concierge, and fitness center.  Monthly HOA Fee is $1,184. For more information, please use the contact us link at the top of this page.

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Strada 234 Waterfront Luxury Condos

May 7, 2008 By

First it was Wilkes Passage in the South End (see Mass Exodus from Wilkes Passage), then it was the Ritz Carlton towers in Midtown (see Ritz Carlton Flush with Available Condos), now, the 108-unit Strada 234 building adjacent to the North End along Boston’s Waterfront currently has a large inventory of 7 units available for sale. This could be related to the ramp up in the Spring / Summer selling season that is a typical cyclical pattern – this also falls in line with the strong percentage of Boston condo owners who plan to sell within the next several months that was evidenced in our latest Seller reader poll (see Boston Condo Blog Reader Poll).

Strada 234 is a 2004 development that features 24 hour concierge, a fitness room, and garage parking. Current units range in price from $449,000 to $1,259,000, and in size from 675 to 1,468 square feet. Price per square foot on these listings ranges from $506 to $857, with much of the variance coming from unit level and views. See listing details for all currently available Strada 234 condos (Listing Details 11.2 MB PDF).

For more information about these units, or other North End Waterfront condos, feel free to contact us using the link at the top of this page.

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Several Options at Luxury Strada 234 Condos

December 13, 2007 By

A luxury development that oftentimes does not get its due, Strada 234 in the North End along the Waterfront, now has two units available as we approach year end. Strada 234 is a 108-unit development that was completed in . A new unit on the 8th floor just hit the market today, a 1+ bedroom 1,125 square foot unit with floor to ceiling windows that faces the city with southern exposure – priced at $729K ($648 per square foot) and does include one deeded garage parking space. The $1,013 condo fee includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Exercise Room, and Valet Parking.

There’s currently one other unit in the building that is also available, rather than just hitting the Boston MLS today, it has been sitting on the market for 317 days. Also on the 8th floor, unit 802 is a 940 square foot 1 bedroom that was priced at $519,000, and through various price reductions, is now priced at $429,000, and the listing agent states that the “owner needs to sell”.  HOA fee for this unit is $521 per month.  At $450 per square foot, this may be one of the better buys in the Waterfront area, especially with the amenities available at Strada 234.

For more information on either unit, or other North End / Waterfront Boston condos, please contact us.

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