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Weekend Open House Tour: Thoroughly Modern Cambridge

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When it comes to the housing stock in Cambridge, it's a mixed bag. Prices range from modest $400K homes to multi-million-dollar condos and Victorians. It's easy to be overwhelmed by the different styles, but we narrowed down a few to get you started.

This week's open house tour focuses on modernist-inspired architecture, which is no stranger to Cambridge (Check out #2 on our Summer Pocket Guide). Homes include a newly constructed "green" home, an artist live/work space, and a micro-unit designed in 1965 by renowned modernist architect Hugh Stubbins Jr.. All thoughtfully designed to inspire and function.

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151 Sherman Street, #151

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Open House: Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Price: $1,299,000
Size: 3-BR, 2.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,850
The Pitch: “Sophisticated new construction Art Moderne single family house conceived by long-time Cambridge architect Jai Singh Khalsa ably blends sculptural space and light with state of the art appointments.”

20-22 Churchill Avenue, #20

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Open House: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $1,250,000
Size: 3-BR, 3.5-BA
Square Footage: 2,169
The Pitch: “Your home will be like no other! Artisans worked to utilize each square inch of the property both inside and out to give you a luxurious, thoughtful product.”

243 Bent Street, #8

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Open House: Friday, 5-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $879,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,083
The Pitch: “It was designed as part of a unique artist-driven development that has evolved into a contemporary living space waiting for the next owner to put their own stamp on it.”

18 White Street, #3

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Open House: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $868,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 965
The Pitch: “Completed in 2014 this contemporary 'green' building offers each unit individual passive energy. Built with sustainability in mind.”

192 Raymond Street, #4

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Open House: Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $749,900
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 951
The Pitch: “Rare new construction building, with unique exposed heavy timber and ibeam finished ceilings, just approaching completion.”

2 Earhart Street, #13

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Open House: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $749,000
Size: 1-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 948
The Pitch: “2-Level duplex townhome with exclusive patio and private entrance across from North Point Park with greenery views from every room.”

345 Harvard Street, #1F

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Open House: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m., Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $645,000
Size: 1-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 856
The Pitch: “Walk in on the rich wood floors throughout and you'll feel the spacious open floor plan for cozy living and dining.”

29 Concord Avenue, #510

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Open House: Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $415,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 493
The Pitch: “This compact unit has everything you need: two large entry/storage closets, kitchen with lots of cabinetry, a living room with wall of windows overlooking your own private balcony.”

151 Sherman Street, #151

Open House: Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Price: $1,299,000
Size: 3-BR, 2.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,850
The Pitch: “Sophisticated new construction Art Moderne single family house conceived by long-time Cambridge architect Jai Singh Khalsa ably blends sculptural space and light with state of the art appointments.”

20-22 Churchill Avenue, #20

Open House: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $1,250,000
Size: 3-BR, 3.5-BA
Square Footage: 2,169
The Pitch: “Your home will be like no other! Artisans worked to utilize each square inch of the property both inside and out to give you a luxurious, thoughtful product.”

243 Bent Street, #8

Open House: Friday, 5-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $879,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,083
The Pitch: “It was designed as part of a unique artist-driven development that has evolved into a contemporary living space waiting for the next owner to put their own stamp on it.”

18 White Street, #3

Open House: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $868,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 965
The Pitch: “Completed in 2014 this contemporary 'green' building offers each unit individual passive energy. Built with sustainability in mind.”

192 Raymond Street, #4

Open House: Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $749,900
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 951
The Pitch: “Rare new construction building, with unique exposed heavy timber and ibeam finished ceilings, just approaching completion.”

2 Earhart Street, #13

Open House: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $749,000
Size: 1-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 948
The Pitch: “2-Level duplex townhome with exclusive patio and private entrance across from North Point Park with greenery views from every room.”

345 Harvard Street, #1F

Open House: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m., Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $645,000
Size: 1-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 856
The Pitch: “Walk in on the rich wood floors throughout and you'll feel the spacious open floor plan for cozy living and dining.”

29 Concord Avenue, #510

Open House: Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $415,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 493
The Pitch: “This compact unit has everything you need: two large entry/storage closets, kitchen with lots of cabinetry, a living room with wall of windows overlooking your own private balcony.”