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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount (or thereabouts) in the Boston area. Is one woman’s studio another woman’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Today, the magic number is $900,000.
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We start in downtown Boston, where Unit U709 at 121 Portland Street is asking $899,900. The 877-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom includes a private terrace. The condo fee is $585.45.
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In Allston, Unit 211 at the year-old 180 Telford Street is asking $899,888. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom runs to 1,115 square feet, and the W/D is brand-new. The $741 condo fee includes access to amenities such as a gym and a shared courtyard.
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Now to the upper reaches of the South End, where Unit 1 at 63 Appleton Street is asking $899,000 for its 869 square feet, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is also a private patio out back and a W/D inside (obviously). The condo fee is $222.
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Out in West Roxbury’s Bellevue Hill area, an entire house is on sale for $899,900. The cape at 727 West Roxbury Parkway runs to 1,988 square feet and includes three bedrooms as well as two bathrooms.
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We end in the center of South Boston, where Unit 4 at 250 West Third Street is asking $899,000 for its 1,405 square feet, which includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The tag also covers a garage parking space. The condo fee is $193.
Poll
Which one would you buy?
This poll is closed
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15%
Unit U709 at 121 Portland downtown
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3%
Unit 211 at 180 Telford in Allston
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20%
Unit 1 at 63 Appleton in the South End
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30%
727 West Roxbury in West Roxbury
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30%
Unit 4 at 250 West Third in South Boston
All photos via listing brokers, who are linked to where possible.