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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a regular 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! Next up is $700,000 in Somerville.
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West Somerville
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This 2,061-square-foot house at 357 Alewife Brook Parkway near the Arlington line dates from 1920, and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s asking $699,900.
East Somerville
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The 1,306-square-foot Unit 2 at 7 Reeds Court is the product of a gut-renovation. It has two bathrooms and the potential for four bedrooms as well as in-unit laundry. The asking is $699,900 and the condo fee is $150.
Davis Square
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Unit 2 at 5 Tannery Brook Row near the Cambridge line runs to 948 square feet, and includes one bedroom and one bathroom as well as one deeded parking spot. The asking is $699,000 and the condo fee is $267.
East Somerville
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The 1,213-square-foot Unit 3 at 11 Connecticut Avenue includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as one tandem parking space. The condo fee is $150, and the asking price is $699,000.
Magoun Square
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The 1,181-square-foot house at 100 Alpine Street needs a little fixing up, but comes with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s also near a future Green Line stop and includes two tandem parking spots.
Poll
Which one would you buy?
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357 Alewife Brook in West Somerville
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Unit 2 at 7 Reeds in East Somerville
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Unit 2 at 5 Tannery Brook in Davis Square
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Unit 3 at 11 Connecticut in East Somerville
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100 Alpine in Magoun Square