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6 Dorchester open houses for under $540,000

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Half a million dollars might not seem like it could get you much in Boston’s notoriously expensive market.

That’s where Dorchester comes in.

You’ll find magazine-worthy units to completely renovated homes. All you have to do is move in.

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365 Savin Hill Avenue, #4

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Open house: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 926

The pitch: “This condo is special for its layout: the open concept allows for five floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room.”

11 Adams Street

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 5-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,650

The pitch: “This newly renovated single home with 5 large bed rooms including one master bedroom with walk-in closet attached, 2 beautiful bathrooms.”

74 Sawyer Avenue, #1

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Open House: Saturday, 3:30-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Price: $499,999

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square Footage: 977

The Pitch: “Come live in this beautifully restored Jones Hill unir where each room looks like it came straight out of an architectural magazine spread.”

41 Pearl Street, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $515,000

Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,150

The pitch: “Located in one of Dorchester’s most sought after neighborhoods, this updated unit with an amazing open floor plan also has an exclusive rear deck with garage parking.”

1241-1251 Adams Street, #B108

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Open house: Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

Price: $530,000

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,162

The pitch: “This home features soaring ceilings, walls of windows, gourmet kitchens, and luxurious bathrooms with glass surround shower and soaking tub.”

86 Roseclair Street, #2

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $539,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,130

The pitch: “This light filled 3-bedroom, second floor condo was expertly renovated in 2009 and was featured in multiple home design publications.”

365 Savin Hill Avenue, #4

Open house: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 926

The pitch: “This condo is special for its layout: the open concept allows for five floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room.”

11 Adams Street

Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 5-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,650

The pitch: “This newly renovated single home with 5 large bed rooms including one master bedroom with walk-in closet attached, 2 beautiful bathrooms.”

74 Sawyer Avenue, #1

Open House: Saturday, 3:30-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Price: $499,999

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square Footage: 977

The Pitch: “Come live in this beautifully restored Jones Hill unir where each room looks like it came straight out of an architectural magazine spread.”

41 Pearl Street, #1

Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $515,000

Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,150

The pitch: “Located in one of Dorchester’s most sought after neighborhoods, this updated unit with an amazing open floor plan also has an exclusive rear deck with garage parking.”

1241-1251 Adams Street, #B108

Open house: Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

Price: $530,000

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,162

The pitch: “This home features soaring ceilings, walls of windows, gourmet kitchens, and luxurious bathrooms with glass surround shower and soaking tub.”

86 Roseclair Street, #2

Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $539,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,130

The pitch: “This light filled 3-bedroom, second floor condo was expertly renovated in 2009 and was featured in multiple home design publications.”