Roxbury open house tour: 7 options for under $900,000

These newer and converted homes are diverse in style and price

By Brenda Phan Jun 1, 2018, 11:00am EDT

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By Brenda Phan Jun 1, 2018, 11:00am EDT

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Roxbury’s evolving housing stock reflects the neighborhood’s status as one of Boston’s most diverse and historic.

Homes in this weekend’s open house tour range from units in converted Victorian and Italianate mansions to newly constructed numbers promising the opportunity to add a personal touch. Many of the older units have recently been renovated, too.

And all are asking under $750,000.

17 Highland Street, #3

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

Price: $600,000

Size: 3-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 1,210

The pitch: “This renovated condo has a private entrance that opens to a foyer leading to a one-level living space.”

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17 Highland St, Roxbury, MA 02119

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67 Whiting Street, #1

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Open house: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Price: $515,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,250

The pitch: “This Victorian condo conversion is located on a corner lot in the Moreland Historic District and retains many of its original features including three decorative fireplaces.”

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67 Whiting St, Boston, MA 02119

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1 Ellis Street, #2

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Open house: Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $659,000

Size: 3-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 2,049

The pitch: “Located on Fort Hill, this unit has a modern open floor plan with a central glass staircase.”

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1 Ellis St, Boston, MA 02119

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130 Thornton Street, #1 02119

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Open house: Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.

Price: $749,000

Size: 3-BR, 2.5-BA

Square footage: 1,900

The pitch: “This new construction mansard style design offers the opportunity to pick out finishes such as countertops, tile, paint, and cabinets.”

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130 Thornton St, Boston, MA 02119

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27 Marcella Street, #G

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Open house: Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $649,000

Size: 3-BR, 2.5-BA

Square footage: 1,710

The pitch: “This new construction unit is still available and features a deck, master bedroom suite, and garage.”

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27 Marcella St, Boston, MA 02119

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63 Perrin Street, #3

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

Price: $674,999

Size: 3-BR, 3-BA

Square footage: 1,816

The pitch: “This top level unit is in an Italianate-style Mansion in the historic Moreland District with generously sized rooms and a main level deck.”