Cambridge is one of the more expensive municipalities in the Boston region for buying a home. Yet there are relative deals to be had in the People’s Republic. Here are seven open houses this weekend as proof. The catch: All are also smaller than 1,000 square feet each.
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Cambridge open house tour: 7 options this weekend for under $600,000
All are also under 1,000 square feet each
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1. 17 Ericsson Street, #3
17 Ericsson St
Belmont, MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $560,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 992
The pitch: “Treetop condo with south and west facing exposure and private porch.”
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2. 1 Aberdeen Way, #109
1 Aberdeen Way
Cambridge, MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Open house: Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.
Price: $575,000
Size: 1-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 991
The pitch: “This loft-style condo features exposed brick, fifteen feet ceilings, and an open floor plan.”
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3. 8 Jackson Street, #8
8 Jackson St
Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Open house: Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Price: $599,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 898
The pitch: “This North Cambridge unit has upgrades including in-unit laundry, gas fireplace, and kitchen with granite and steel appliances.”
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4. 2353 Massachusetts Avenue, #5-1
2353 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30-4 p.m.
Price: $579,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 903
The pitch: “Located between Davis and Porter Square, this unit is in an elevator building has views from the 5th floor balcony.”
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5. 5 Arlington Street, #33
5 Arlington St
Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $585,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 650
The pitch: “Located in the historic Oxford Courts, this unit is full of decorative features such as a fireplace, crown molding, and built-in cabinets.”
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6. 29A Tremont Street, #3
29A Tremont St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Open house: Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.
Price: $434,800
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 688
The pitch: “Sun-filled top floor unit with refinished hardwood floors, walk in closets, basement storage locker and private rear porch area.”
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7. 100-A Hampshire Street, #3
100 Hampshire St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Price: $429,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 479
The pitch: “Located near Kendall Square, this unit has an eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, and private storage area with individual washer/dryer.”
Note: All photos via listings or listing brokerages, which are linked to where possible.
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