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T’s most popular route
Location is king in the real estate game.
This weekend's open house tour visits Cambridge options near the Red Line, the T’s busiest route, ranging in price from $500,000 to $1 million.
The areas around the stops at Davis, Porter, and Harvard squares—and Alewife—all provide a city-living environment with a healthy helping of commuting convenience.
Read MoreOpen house: Saturday, 2-3 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $974,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,806
The pitch: “This gracious upper duplex combines a close-knit North Cambridge neighborhood with one of the region's hippest destinations–Davis Sq. Somerville–creating the ideal urban village.”
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Open house: Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Price: $789,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,308
The pitch: “Located steps to the Minuteman Bike Path, Alewife T station and a short walk to Davis and Porter Square, this is a commuters dream and comes with a parking space.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $949,000
Size: 4-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,992
The pitch: “This updated condo features an open floor plan with high ceilings, lots of windows and lots of light. There is on site parking, a private deck, and a large back yard with a beautiful apple tree.”
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Open house: Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $899,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,309
The pitch: “This secluded end unit Aposhian built townhome offers a superior level of privacy and optimization of layout. On the main floor you'll find an open living/dining area connected to the high-end kitchen with gas cooktop and electric oven and private patio.”
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Price: $899,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 965
The pitch: “The property is newly built in 2014 and is a two minute walk from Porter Square T-Station. This unit includes one garage parking, in-unit laundry, and private deck adjacent to the living room and master bedroom.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m
Price: $500,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 523
The pitch: “The historic, brick building, originally a hotel, is ideally situated near Porter Square, the Red Line and the Commuter Rail, Lesley University, Davis Square and Harvard Square.”
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Open house: Friday, 5-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $690,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,074
The pitch: This top floor quiet corner unit has a spacious one bedroom, plus study/bedroom, high ceilings, charming period detail, hardwood floors throughout with lots of windows. Prime location within walking distance to Harvard and Porter Square.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $519,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 571
The pitch: “Located in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods just outside of Harvard Square, this bright one bedroom corner residence is convenient to everything Cambridge has to offer.”
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Open house: Saturday, 2-3 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $974,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,806
The pitch: “This gracious upper duplex combines a close-knit North Cambridge neighborhood with one of the region's hippest destinations–Davis Sq. Somerville–creating the ideal urban village.”
Open house: Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Price: $789,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,308
The pitch: “Located steps to the Minuteman Bike Path, Alewife T station and a short walk to Davis and Porter Square, this is a commuters dream and comes with a parking space.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $949,000
Size: 4-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,992
The pitch: “This updated condo features an open floor plan with high ceilings, lots of windows and lots of light. There is on site parking, a private deck, and a large back yard with a beautiful apple tree.”
Open house: Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $899,000
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,309
The pitch: “This secluded end unit Aposhian built townhome offers a superior level of privacy and optimization of layout. On the main floor you'll find an open living/dining area connected to the high-end kitchen with gas cooktop and electric oven and private patio.”
Price: $899,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 965
The pitch: “The property is newly built in 2014 and is a two minute walk from Porter Square T-Station. This unit includes one garage parking, in-unit laundry, and private deck adjacent to the living room and master bedroom.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m
Price: $500,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 523
The pitch: “The historic, brick building, originally a hotel, is ideally situated near Porter Square, the Red Line and the Commuter Rail, Lesley University, Davis Square and Harvard Square.”
Open house: Friday, 5-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $690,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,074
The pitch: This top floor quiet corner unit has a spacious one bedroom, plus study/bedroom, high ceilings, charming period detail, hardwood floors throughout with lots of windows. Prime location within walking distance to Harvard and Porter Square.”
Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $519,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 571
The pitch: “Located in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods just outside of Harvard Square, this bright one bedroom corner residence is convenient to everything Cambridge has to offer.”