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Weekend open house tour: Living in less than 500 square feet in Boston

Small on space, but big on style and function

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Before micro-units became a thing, Bostonians were living in small spaces as a matter of course. Take, for instance, these open houses this weekend. Many were recently listed and will run you around half a million dollars or less.

These units can be found throughout the city, from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain to Eastie. The key thing to remember for small-space living is that you don’t need to sacrifice style or function. There you go: Boston has been setting trends before it was even cool to live in tiny.

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342 Commonwealth Avenue, #5

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Open House: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $550,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 490
The Pitch: “This newly renovated second floor unit boasts new 7' tall energy efficient insulated historic bay windows, refinished gleaming hardwood floors, new paint and new ceilings 10' high.”

252 Commonwealth Avenue, #4

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Open House: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $529,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 475
The Pitch: “ The living area offers tall ceilings, bow with two windows, custom murphy bed, decorative fireplace and large closet.”

321-325 Meridian Street, #9

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Open House: Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $309,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 445
The Pitch: “The high ceilings and sunny rooms make it feel spacious and airy. Sunny and private deck overlooking the parking for entertaining”

315-317 Beacon Street, #1

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Open House: Saturday, 12 - 2 p.m.
Price: $459,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 444
The Pitch: “Spacious studio with private garden patio, large windows, hardwood floors, working fireplace, queen size murphy bed and creative storage make this home live larger than its square footage.”

16-18 Walk Hill Street, #8

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Open House: Sunday, 2 - 3 p.m.
Price: $225,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 439
The Pitch: “This one bedroom is full of light and charm: Open floor plan, exposed brick wall, and a tiled bath.”

145 Everett Street, #1

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Open House: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $239,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 404
The Pitch: “The whole building was recently renovated five years ago with upgrades including new granite counters, appliances, cabinets, and fresh paint.”

16-18 Walk Hill Street, #9

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Open House: Saturday, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $225,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 390
The Pitch: “Located in a historic firehouse in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, close to many green spaces.”

119 Marlborough Street, #1

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Open House: Saturday, 1 - 2 p.m.
Price: $449,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 370
The Pitch: “This pristine studio home features stunning details, including gleaming hardwood floors throughout, custom built-in shelving, dramatic high ceilings, and plenty of natural sunlight.”

342 Commonwealth Avenue, #5

Open House: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $550,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 490
The Pitch: “This newly renovated second floor unit boasts new 7' tall energy efficient insulated historic bay windows, refinished gleaming hardwood floors, new paint and new ceilings 10' high.”

252 Commonwealth Avenue, #4

Open House: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $529,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 475
The Pitch: “ The living area offers tall ceilings, bow with two windows, custom murphy bed, decorative fireplace and large closet.”

321-325 Meridian Street, #9

Open House: Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $309,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 445
The Pitch: “The high ceilings and sunny rooms make it feel spacious and airy. Sunny and private deck overlooking the parking for entertaining”

315-317 Beacon Street, #1

Open House: Saturday, 12 - 2 p.m.
Price: $459,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 444
The Pitch: “Spacious studio with private garden patio, large windows, hardwood floors, working fireplace, queen size murphy bed and creative storage make this home live larger than its square footage.”

16-18 Walk Hill Street, #8

Open House: Sunday, 2 - 3 p.m.
Price: $225,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 439
The Pitch: “This one bedroom is full of light and charm: Open floor plan, exposed brick wall, and a tiled bath.”

145 Everett Street, #1

Open House: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $239,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 404
The Pitch: “The whole building was recently renovated five years ago with upgrades including new granite counters, appliances, cabinets, and fresh paint.”

16-18 Walk Hill Street, #9

Open House: Saturday, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $225,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 390
The Pitch: “Located in a historic firehouse in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, close to many green spaces.”

119 Marlborough Street, #1

Open House: Saturday, 1 - 2 p.m.
Price: $449,000
Size: 0-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 370
The Pitch: “This pristine studio home features stunning details, including gleaming hardwood floors throughout, custom built-in shelving, dramatic high ceilings, and plenty of natural sunlight.”