It's Labor Day Weekend and maybe your last weekend to enjoy summer, so take a stroll through one of Boston's quintessential neighborhoods—before it changes its look from classic brownstones to steel and glass towers. While the city might seem deserted around this time of year, the real estate market has not taken a vacation so there is plenty for you to see. A few of these classic brownstone buildings might be short on living space, but the close proximity to some of the best restaurants and art galleries (you are in the South End, by the way) makes up for it. Buying into this neighborhood can set you back anywhere from $399,000 to $1,850,000, though. Your call.
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Open House Weekend Tour: Quintessential South End Summers

485 Harrison Avenue #204
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Price: $759,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,178
The Pitch: “This sun-filled loft in the heart of the SOWA District radiates urban chic in its nearly 1200 square feet of living space."
3 Appleton Street #4
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Price: $525,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 643
The Pitch: “The kitchen has been upgraded with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and has a great layout that allows for easy entertaining being open to the living/dining area. ”
17 Lawrence Street
Open House: Saturday, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Price: $1,850,000
Size: 4-BR, 4-BA (2 partial)
Square Footage: 2,520
The Pitch: “Your opportunity to own a most unique South End single family home with 2 full kitchens including one on the roof top that opens to a spectacular private deck.”
372-B Columbus Avenue #B
Open House: 12:30PM – 1:30PM
Price: $519,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 665
The Pitch: “Exposed brick, wood floors, high ceilings & windows, open-plan living/dining area, efficient, charming kitchen.”
238 W Newton Street #2
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Price: $559,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 735
The Pitch: “Unit could use some TLC yet amazingly near everything the South End & Back Bay have to offer.”
664 Massachusetts Avenue #2
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Price: $399,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 595
The Pitch: “Two bedroom home featuring hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath, in-unit washer/dryer and large private patio.”
15 Worcester Square #1
Open House: Saturday, 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Price: $999,900
Size: 2-BR, 2.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,530
The Pitch: “Kitchen features all the modern conveniences, high end appliances, solid cherry cabinets, tile floor, granite counter tops, and a wine chiller.”