6 Back Bay open houses this weekend under $1 million

It’s not easy finding a home in the tony Boston enclave for under seven figures

By Brenda Phan Mar 13, 2020, 6:22am EDT

Welcome to another edition of our weekly series rounding up open houses to check out over the weekend, because who doesn’t love a little real estate gawking? This week’s options include a garden-level unit with Gothic architecture and period details throughout, a condo located in a brownstone blocks from the Boston Public Garden, and a potential pied á terre in a quintessential Back Bay brownstone.

A spacious living room-dining room area with furniture and three stools in front of a kitchen counter.

A close-up of those stools and that counter.

A four-story brownstone sandwiched between much taller buildings.

Where: 190 Commonwealth Avenue, #Garden
When: Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.
Specs: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 1,361 square feet
Selling points: This garden-level home spreads out over one level and features a separate study area, office nook, and private garden with private entrance.
Asking price: $995,000

A living room with a couch facing a fireplace.

A kitchen with a counter facing a fridge.

A dining room with a table and chairs and there’s an archway leading to another room.

The exterior of a building with a closeup on the sweeping front stairs.

Where: 180 Commonwealth Avenue, #A
When: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Specs: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom; 812 square feet
Selling points: Located in a pre-war New York City-like building, this unit features architectural characteristics such as high ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized windows throughout.
Asking price: $815,000

An empty living room with a fireplace and a bay window.

A kitchen with a U-shaped counter and a closeup of the fridge.

A bedroom suite, empty, off a staircase, and there’s a direct shot of the fireplace.

An empty bedroom with a large set of cabinets and windows toward the ceiling.

Where: 461 Beacon Street, #A
When: Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Selling points: This front-facing condo has a one-bedroom-plus-den floorplan that overlooks Beacon Street and has traditional details such as original crown molding, a fireplace, and a spiral staircase.
Asking price: $799,000

A living room just off a front door with chairs and couches facing each other.

Another angle on that living room, facing toward a bedroom area behind opened French doors.

A brick patio with furniture and enclosed by high green walls.

A small kitchen with a U-shaped counter.

Where: 157 Beacon Street, #1
When: Sunday, 1-2 p.m.
Specs: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom; 680 square feet
Selling points: Situated a block away from the Public Garden, this unit features direct entry into the living area, renovated kitchen, and a private fenced-in patio.
Asking price: $797,000

A living room with a furniture and cabinetry, and it’s all next to a long table with chairs.

That table and chairs next to a set of shelves.

A long, narrow kitchen with counters on both sides.

Where: 278 Clarendon Street, #1
When: Sunday, 12-1 p.m.
Specs: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom; 767 square feet
Selling points: This condo is located on the garden level but has high ceilings throughout and three windows in the bedroom. It is also ready to move in, with recent building improvements that include new windows, furnace, and an additional storage area.
Asking price: $698,000

A small living room with a couch facing a fireplace with a TV mounted above it and there’s a counter with stools in front of it.

The same living room from another angle, with shows a bedroom alcove behind it.

A large stairwell landing with two chairs and a large chest.

A closeup of the kitchen counter with stools in front of it.

Where: 257 Marlborough Street, #2
When: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Specs: 0 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms; 449 square feet
Selling points: This studio features details such as a fireplace with built-in bookcases, a sleeping alcove, and newly remodeled kitchen.
Asking price: $559,000

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