Stepping up its game in a big way, the South End has in the last 20-odd years gone from dilapidated neighborhood to one of the five Boston neighborhoods to watch. Here, hip and modern condo buildings coexist with classic brick brownstones. Whichever the case, these moderately-priced homes (it is still Boston, after all) are smack-dab in the all the action. Opportunities like these will be hard to come by with the changes yet to come, transforming the South End even more.
81 Waltham Street #1
Open House: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m., Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $515,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 734
The Pitch: "Spacious one bedroom condominium located in the much sought after Eight Streets Neighborhood of the South End."
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93 Pembroke Street #3
Open House: Friday: 5-6 p.m.; Saturday, 121:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $649,900
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 684
The Pitch: "Penthouse 1-bedroom plus study in classic brownstone on one of the most desirable tree-lined streets in the heart of South End steps to Copley, Prudential, restaurants, parks and multiple 'T' stations."
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70-72 Northampton Street #105
Open House: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m., Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $799,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage:1,774
The Pitch: "Unique loft with on multiple levels. This is a 'WOW' condo that will be hard to find again."
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221 West Canton Street #2
Open House: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $825,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.1-BA
Square Footage: 905
The Pitch: "Large master bedroom suitable for king bed and side tables and features amazing walk in closet with custom shelving."
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21 Father Francis Gilday Street #510
Open House: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $829,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,186
The Pitch: "This top floor, corner unit has a small entry foyer then a beautiful kitchen with granite, gas cooking & stainless appliances opening onto the living/dining space."
· The Five Boston Neighborhoods Everyone Should Be Watching [Curbed Boston]
· South End's Transformation Continues With Latest Big Project [Curbed Boston]
· Our Weekend Warrior Open House archives [Curbed Boston]