This week’s open house tour features homes in Boston’s bustling Allston/Brighton area, each between $500,000 and $600,000. Unlike many other areas of the city, this price point offers a lot, including a single-family home with untapped potential.
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Allston-Brighton open house tour: 7 options for under $600,000
These relatively affordable options include several condos and a single-family
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140 Newton Street, #1
Open house: Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $525,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,053
The pitch: “This first-floor unit has hardwood floors throughout, spacious kitchen, master suite, and comes with a parking space.”
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9 Montfern Avenue, #A
Open house: Sunday, 3-4:15 p.m.
Price: $565,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,001
The pitch: “This condo was renovated in 2010 includes central heat and AC, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and decorative molding”
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43 Colborne Road, #6
Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Price: $525,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 760
The pitch: “This top floor unit has two good sized bedrooms both with double closets, renovated bathroom, and updated kitchen.”
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300 Allston Street, #109
Open house: Sunday, 1-2 p.m.
Price: $540,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 954
The pitch: “This unit features an open living and dining room floor plan with wood flooring, large master bedroom, and in-unit laundry.”
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1419 Commonwealth Avenue, #204
Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $599,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,080
The pitch: “This unit features an open floor plan with living room, dining room, kitchen plus a bedroom and a bathroom on the main level. Lower level features a master bedroom with a full bath and third bedroom.”
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38 Imrie Road
Open house: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.
Price: $549,500
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,612
The pitch: “This single-family home is ideally located close to shops, a park, and transportation options.”
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46 Hano Street, #2
Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $599,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 900
The pitch: “Gut renovation of this condo features new bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, roof, and windows.”
Note: All photos via listing brokers and brokerages, which are linked to where possible.
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