In under two square miles, we found recently listed homes that span a variety of price points, from a unit in one of the tallest (and one of the newest) residential towers in Boston to historic homes built in the 1800s on cobblestone streets. Each puts city living at a buyer’s front door.
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6 recently listed Boston open houses this weekend, each an urban redoubt
These newer options include a unit in Millennium Tower as well as a three-family townhouse nearby

52 Piedmont Street
Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.
Price: $2,295,000
Size: 2-BR, 3.5-BA
Square footage: 1,960
The pitch: “The structure, built as a carriage house in 1910, became a speakeasy in the 1920s before transforming into the Napoleon Club lounge in the 1950s, where it hosted numerous well-known names over the years. Turned into a private residence in the early 2000s.”
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11 Knox Street
Open house: Sunday, 12-1 p.m.
Price: $2,295,000
Size: 3 units, 4 bedrooms total
Square footage: 3,000
The fitch: “This three-family townhouse in Bay Village is four stories over finished basement consisting of a triplex with private patio, two one-bedroom units with oversized common roof deck.”
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151 Tremont Street, #20B
Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.
Price: $759,000
Size: Studio
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The pitch: “Steps to Downtown Crossing at Tremont on the Common, this unit was recently renovated with an open concept kitchen featuring maple cabinets, granite and steel countertops, breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances.”
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580 Washington Street, #5A
Open house: Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $1,599,999
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,378
The pitch: “Located in the Millennium Place minutes from the Theater & Financial Districts, this unit features an open concept living are with views down Avery Street to the Boston Common.”
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5 Hudson Street, #4S
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Price: $670,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,043
The pitch: “This open concept loft has views of Downtown Boston and is located across from Mary Soo Hoo Park and Chinatown Gate.”
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1 Franklin Street, #3505
Open house: Saturday, 12-1 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.
Price: $2,549,000
Size: 2-BR, 2.5-BA
Square footage: 1,626
The pitch: “Upgrades to this Millennium Tower unit includes gas fireplace, ivory oak hardwood floors throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city and harbor views.”
Note: All photos via listing brokers and brokerages, which are linked to where possible.
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