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What You Get for Under $1.5M in Back Bay Right Now

By Brenda Phan
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By Brenda Phan

This week's open house tour happens to be in Back Bay, one of Boston's most architecturally rich and desirable neighborhoods. The featured homes, all clocking in under $1,500,000, feature fireplaces, period details and upgrades to comfortably suit 21st-century living. And these are all within a half-mile radius of each other, so put on your walking shoes and take a stroll this weekend though Back Bay. Better get moving, too, because while Back Bay is known for the odd monster trades, listings in this price range don't last very long.


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258 Marlborough Street #4

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Open House: Sunday, 11:30-12:30PM
Price: $1,490,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,420
The Pitch: “Great flexible floor plan with two large living spaces, both with period fireplace mantels.”

258 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA 02116

178 Commonwealth Avenue #7

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Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:00PM
Price: $1,350,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,239
The Pitch: “The loft-like master bedroom with skylight encompasses the upper level and connects to a separate sitting area, large walk-in closet and full bath with stackable laundry.”

178 Commonwealth Avenue #7, Boston, MA 02116

24 Marlborough Street #2

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Open House: Sunday, 12:00-2:00PM
Price: $1,295,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,338
The Pitch: “This charming parlor duplex, located on the sunny-side of the street features over-sized windows and 10’ high ceilings.”

24 Marlborough St #2, Boston, MA 02116

109 Beacon Street #4

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Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:00PM
Price: $1,049,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,133
The Pitch: “A cozy dining area is conveniently located just next to the kitchen and leads you over to the open living room.”

109 Beacon St #4, Boston, MA 02116

234 Beacon Street #1A

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Open House: Sunday, 12:30-2:00PM
Price: $997,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 980
The Pitch: “Soaring ceilings make the already sizable living area feel even grander, and the space is enhanced by beautiful original mouldings and large marble fireplace.”

234 Beacon St #1a, Boston, MA 02116

180 Commonwealth Avenue #19

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Open House: Saturday, 11:00-12:30PM; Sunday, 11:00-12:30PM
Price: $995,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,070
The Pitch: “The south-facing windows in the living room and master bedroom allow light to pour in and residents enjoy views of the Hancock and the South Church.”

180 Commonwealth Avenue #19, Boston, MA 02116
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258 Marlborough Street #4

258 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA 02116

Open House: Sunday, 11:30-12:30PM
Price: $1,490,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,420
The Pitch: “Great flexible floor plan with two large living spaces, both with period fireplace mantels.”

258 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA 02116

178 Commonwealth Avenue #7

178 Commonwealth Avenue #7, Boston, MA 02116

Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:00PM
Price: $1,350,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,239
The Pitch: “The loft-like master bedroom with skylight encompasses the upper level and connects to a separate sitting area, large walk-in closet and full bath with stackable laundry.”

178 Commonwealth Avenue #7, Boston, MA 02116

24 Marlborough Street #2

24 Marlborough St #2, Boston, MA 02116

Open House: Sunday, 12:00-2:00PM
Price: $1,295,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,338
The Pitch: “This charming parlor duplex, located on the sunny-side of the street features over-sized windows and 10’ high ceilings.”

24 Marlborough St #2, Boston, MA 02116

109 Beacon Street #4

109 Beacon St #4, Boston, MA 02116

Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:00PM
Price: $1,049,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,133
The Pitch: “A cozy dining area is conveniently located just next to the kitchen and leads you over to the open living room.”

109 Beacon St #4, Boston, MA 02116

234 Beacon Street #1A

234 Beacon St #1a, Boston, MA 02116

Open House: Sunday, 12:30-2:00PM
Price: $997,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 980
The Pitch: “Soaring ceilings make the already sizable living area feel even grander, and the space is enhanced by beautiful original mouldings and large marble fireplace.”

234 Beacon St #1a, Boston, MA 02116

180 Commonwealth Avenue #19

180 Commonwealth Avenue #19, Boston, MA 02116

Open House: Saturday, 11:00-12:30PM; Sunday, 11:00-12:30PM
Price: $995,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,070
The Pitch: “The south-facing windows in the living room and master bedroom allow light to pour in and residents enjoy views of the Hancock and the South Church.”

180 Commonwealth Avenue #19, Boston, MA 02116