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5 East Boston open houses this weekend at all sorts of price points

Explore the options in one of the Boston region’s fastest-changing neighborhoods

By Brenda Phan
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By Brenda Phan

East Boston has come into its own in recent years, and is one of the most important Boston-area neighborhoods of the decade. The neighborhood’s transformation is particularly evident in its housing market.

In this latest weekend open house tour, you will find a brand-new waterfront condo that topples over the million-dollar mark as well as less expensive homes close to the highway, the T, and even water taxis. The choice is yours.

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217 Paris Street #5

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Open house: Friday, 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $835,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,347 

The pitch: “This brand new ground up construction penthouse comes with new, modern energy efficient appliances, modern open concept, garage parking and a charge station for electric vehicles.”

217 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128
An open kitchen and dining room from over a kitchen island.

217 Paris Street, #3

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Open house: Friday, 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m..

Price: $548,000

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 740 

The pitch: “This one-bedroom condo is centrally located and only two train stops away from Boston proper on the MBTA Blue Line.”

217 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128
A bedroom with a bed and a window.

72-74 Chelsea Street, #9

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Open house: Friday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $533,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 708 

The pitch: “This two-bedroom unit is only 2 blocks from the Maverick T station and offers hardwood floors, custom built-in closets, separate living room and a private balcony, plus washer/dryer laundry in building.”

72 Chelsea St, Boston, MA 02128
An open kitchen with no counter or island separating it from the living room.

23 Everett Street, #1

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Open house: Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,118 

The pitch: “This first-floor unit in a newly converted two-unit condo has exclusive use of backyard, private deck, and exclusive interior access to 560 square feet in the basement, which offers opportunities for creating additional living space.”

23 Everett St, Boston, MA 02128

45 Lewis Street, #PH15

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Open house: Saturday, 12-3 p.m.; Sunday, 12-3 p.m.

Price: $1,139,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,075 

The pitch: “This open concept penthouse features unobstructed views from oversized windows and balcony of the Harbor and city skyline on the East Boston Waterfront.”

Note: Photos via listing brokers or brokerages, which are linked to where possible.

45 Lewis St, Boston, MA 02128
A rectangular living room, with furniture, leading to sliding doors for a deck.
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217 Paris Street #5

217 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128

Open house: Friday, 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $835,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,347 

The pitch: “This brand new ground up construction penthouse comes with new, modern energy efficient appliances, modern open concept, garage parking and a charge station for electric vehicles.”

217 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128
An open kitchen and dining room from over a kitchen island.

217 Paris Street, #3

217 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128

Open house: Friday, 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m..

Price: $548,000

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 740 

The pitch: “This one-bedroom condo is centrally located and only two train stops away from Boston proper on the MBTA Blue Line.”

217 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128
A bedroom with a bed and a window.

72-74 Chelsea Street, #9

72 Chelsea St, Boston, MA 02128

Open house: Friday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $533,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 708 

The pitch: “This two-bedroom unit is only 2 blocks from the Maverick T station and offers hardwood floors, custom built-in closets, separate living room and a private balcony, plus washer/dryer laundry in building.”

72 Chelsea St, Boston, MA 02128
An open kitchen with no counter or island separating it from the living room.

23 Everett Street, #1

23 Everett St, Boston, MA 02128

Open house: Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,118 

The pitch: “This first-floor unit in a newly converted two-unit condo has exclusive use of backyard, private deck, and exclusive interior access to 560 square feet in the basement, which offers opportunities for creating additional living space.”

23 Everett St, Boston, MA 02128

45 Lewis Street, #PH15

45 Lewis St, Boston, MA 02128

Open house: Saturday, 12-3 p.m.; Sunday, 12-3 p.m.

Price: $1,139,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,075 

The pitch: “This open concept penthouse features unobstructed views from oversized windows and balcony of the Harbor and city skyline on the East Boston Waterfront.”

Note: Photos via listing brokers or brokerages, which are linked to where possible.

45 Lewis St, Boston, MA 02128
A rectangular living room, with furniture, leading to sliding doors for a deck.