South End open house tour: 8 options under 1,000 square feet

As for price, none are more than $800,000

By Brenda Phan Apr 5, 2019, 12:06pm EDT

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By Brenda Phan Apr 5, 2019, 12:06pm EDT

Before micro-units became a buzzword earlier this decade, there were condos in the South End that fit the bill.

Case in point: These homes in our latest weekend open house tour, which range from 550 square feet to just under 1,000 square feet. What you lack in size, you can make up for by living in one of the most walkable and vibrant Boston neighborhoods.

If that’s a tradeoff you’re willing to make, these homes might be for you.

108 Chandler Street #2

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Open house: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $799,900

Size: 1-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 687

The pitch: “This unit has a flexible layout that allows for a large bedroom with office/walk-in closet and kitchen/living/dining room, or use the office as a bedroom with a wall of closets and have a living and formal dining.”

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108 Chandler St, Boston, MA 02116

49 Warren Avenue, #G-1

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Open house: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-1 p.m.

Price: $650,000

Size: 1-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 546

The pitch: “This two-story ‘Philly-style’ home has a fireplace in the living room, garden area, and a half-bath.”

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49 Warren Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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40 Fay Street, #407

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

Price: $579,000

Size: 0-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 648

The pitch: “Located in the Gateway Terrace, this loft-style studio features high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and oversized windows.”

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40 Fay St, Boston, MA 02118

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501 Columbus Avenue, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Price: $699,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 800

The pitch: “This unit has a private entrance with a large, fenced-in patio and a bonus semi-private storage area.”

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501 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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504 Massachusetts Avenue, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Price: $799,000

Size: 2-BR, 2-BA

Square footage: 990

The pitch: “The duplex floor plan has living areas on the parlor level including master bedroom and bath, living room, dining room, second full bath and sunken kitchen with new appliances and countertops.”

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493 Massachusetts Avenue, #2

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

Price: $479,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 854

The pitch: “The corner unit features south, east and western exposure; a large open kitchen/living space with bow windows; and high ceilings and hardwood floors.”