Location, location, location. It's such a big deal that every listing can't stop emphasizing it! The proximity of these Back Bay numbers to the most covetously bustling parts of Boston, as well as their views, offer urban living at its finest. These eight condos command big bucks: Be prepared to shell out at least $359,000 and upward of $2,000,000.
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Open House Weekend Tour: Pricey Urban Living in Back Bay

392 Marlborough Street, #1
Open House: Sunday, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Price: $2,095,000
Size: 2-BR, 4-BA (2 partial)
Square Footage: 2,155
The Pitch: “New Price! This dramatic 2100+ SF duplex feels like a true home in the city.”
360 Newbury Street, #711
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Price: $1,750,000
Size: 2-BR, 4-BA
Square Footage: 1,624
The Pitch: “From Unit 711's walls of windows in the living room and huge arched windows in the bedrooms you can see dramatic panoramic city views of iconic landmarks including: Prudential, Hancock, Statehouse, MIT, Charles River, Esplanade (4th of July Fireworks), and the Fenway.”
201 Newbury Street, #302
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Price: $1,075,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,097
The Pitch: “This boutique world class property offers concierge services, a spectacular common roof terrace spanning 180 feet with panoramic vistas and a kitchenette for entertaining.”
242 Beacon Street, #3
Open House: Saturday, 12:00PM - 1:30 PM; Sunday, 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Price: $899,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,254
The Pitch: “The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. ”
279 Beacon Street, #1
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Price: $845,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,017
The Pitch: “Who says you can't find a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a parking space in the Back Bay for under $1M?”
481 Beacon Street, #24
Open House: Sunday, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Price: $619,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 820
The Pitch: “Excellent value for this true two bedroom front facing condominium perfectly situated on Beacon Street with all the flair of living in the Back Bay!”
142 St Botolph Street, #2A
Open House: Sunday, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Price: $470,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 480
The Pitch: “Perfectly situated next to the South End, St. Botolph, one of the prettiest and most desirable streets in Back Bay is close to the Orange Line and Green Line, Prudential Center, the great cafes, and shopping of both Newbury Street and the South End.”
21 Follen Street, #3F
Open House: Sunday, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Price: $359,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 404
The Pitch: “Get the best of both worlds with this Back Bay 1 bed just steps to The South End!”