Boston might not be known for affordability, especially when it comes to real estate, but there are options relatively speaking.
This week’s open house tour travels to Allston and Brighton to prove it.
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Allston/Brighton open house tour: 5 affordable options under $650,000
Some under $500K
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1 Cypress Road, #105
Open house: Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $383,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 531
The pitch: “This newly renovated condo is in move-in condition and is only blocks away from the new Boston Landing train.”
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18 Park Vale Avenue, #5
Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $540,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,092
The pitch: “This unit features beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown moldings, and a spacious living room with custom floor to ceiling bookcase and built-in media storage.”
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99 Tremont Street, #113
Open house: Saturday, 12-3 p.m.
Price: $596,594
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 941
The pitch: “This new construction building has garage parking, fitness center, billiards room, media lounge, and an elevated garden terrace.”
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70 Franklin Street, #70A
Open house: Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $599,900
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,620
The pitch: “This multi-level townhome features a private entrance, an open concept first floor with an hardwood floors, fireplace, and private door leading out to your very own patio.”
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1501 Commonwealth Avenue, #405
Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $649,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 744
The pitch: “Upgrades to this unit in the Lancaster include engineered floors in the foyer, kitchen, living/dining room, and bedroom and California closet systems.”
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