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Hop over to the other side of the Harbor
With (relatively) low prices and close proximity to downtown Boston via myriad transport methods, East Boston is one of the more desirable neighborhoods in the region.
Check out our weekend open house tour of options under $550,000, including units in converted churches and factories.
Read MoreOpen house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $399,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 687
The pitch: “This well-maintained unit features spacious floor plan with hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown moldings, and an abundant amount of light.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $525,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,435
The pitch: “Located in a converted church, this home has a massive living room that has 15 ft ceilings and a second floor with two bedrooms.”
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Open house: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $319,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 512
The pitch: “This airy top corner unit has vaulted ceilings and a deck.”
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Open house: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $310,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 452
The pitch: “This bright and airy unit has high ceilings, large windows, and a rear deck.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $499,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 733
The pitch: “This luxury unit has an open concept living room and kitchen, master suite, and plenty of tech upgrades.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $339,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 599
The pitch: “This unit features recessed LED lighting, central HVAC, hardwood floors and an updated modern kitchen.”
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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $545,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 853
The pitch: “This classic open style duplex has 15 foot ceilings, a sleeping loft w/ additional area for an office, hardwood floors, galley style kitchen located in an industrial factory conversion.”
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Open house: Sunday, 12-3 p.m.
Price: $459,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 680
The pitch: “Located in Jeffries Point, this unit is steps from the park and has ample original charm.”
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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $399,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 687
The pitch: “This well-maintained unit features spacious floor plan with hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown moldings, and an abundant amount of light.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $525,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,435
The pitch: “Located in a converted church, this home has a massive living room that has 15 ft ceilings and a second floor with two bedrooms.”
Open house: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $319,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 512
The pitch: “This airy top corner unit has vaulted ceilings and a deck.”
Open house: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $310,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 452
The pitch: “This bright and airy unit has high ceilings, large windows, and a rear deck.”
Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-2 p.m.
Price: $499,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 733
The pitch: “This luxury unit has an open concept living room and kitchen, master suite, and plenty of tech upgrades.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $339,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 599
The pitch: “This unit features recessed LED lighting, central HVAC, hardwood floors and an updated modern kitchen.”
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $545,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 853
The pitch: “This classic open style duplex has 15 foot ceilings, a sleeping loft w/ additional area for an office, hardwood floors, galley style kitchen located in an industrial factory conversion.”
Open house: Sunday, 12-3 p.m.
Price: $459,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 680
The pitch: “Located in Jeffries Point, this unit is steps from the park and has ample original charm.”