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Weekend Open House Tour: Boston's Best-Kept Secret?

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Just a hop, skip and a jump away from downtown Boston is Dorchester, specifically its neighborhood to the north, Savin Hill. Close to the MBTA, a short bike ride to the South End, and relatively fast access to I-93 make it easy to zip in and out of the city. As one of the older neighborhoods, houses range from the quintessential triple-deckers to Victorian mansions. The homes feature fully renovated condos with high-end finishes, porches (some have front and back porches), and private driveways, all of which is unimaginable in the city for under $500,000. Before you cross it off your list, consider that Mayor Marty Walsh also called Savin Hill home. The secret's out now.


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43-45 Salcombe Street #3

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Open House: Sunday, 12:30 – 1:30PM
Price: $499,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,532
The Pitch: "This unit has it all; wide-open floor plans, custom cabinets, white quartz counter-tops, kitchen island w/ built in range & vented hood, 2.5 baths, solid oak floors w/ a beautiful mid-gray stain.”

8 Conrad Street #1

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Open House: Sunday, 2:15 – 4:00PM
Price: $429,900
Size: 4-BR, 3-BA
Square Footage: 2,130
The Pitch: "High end tastefully renovated condominium with all the bells and whistles on a dead end street!”

944 Dorchester Avenue #17

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Open House: Sunday, 9:00 – 11:00AM
Price: $409,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,168
The Pitch: "This beautifully constructed 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, has soaring ceilings, expansive windows allowing for plenty of sunlight.”

69 Romsey Street #1

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Open House: Saturday, 10:00 – 12:30PM
Price: $405,900
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,088
The Pitch: "Excellent workmanship and fabulous pond side location, this nine room townhouse features a formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen and living room with winter Pond views.”

35 Edison Green #1

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Open House: Sunday, 11:30 – 12:30PM
Price: $389,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,223
The Pitch: "Kitchen with black granite counters with glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, slate floor, great storage, gas cooking and dining counter with pendant lights.”

47 Julian Street #2

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Open House: Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00PM; Sunday, 2:30 – 4:30PM
Price: $379,000
Size: 4-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,625
The Pitch: "Beautiful custom renovation with superior craftsmanship utilizing the best materials.”

995 Dorchester Avenue #2

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Open House: Sunday, 12:30 – 2:00PM
Price: $374,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,000
The Pitch: "Everything brand new. Upon stepping through the front door of your unit you are greeted by the bright and airy open concept kitchen and living area.”

25 Sudan Street #1, #2 & #3

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Open House: Sunday, 12:30 – 2:00PM
Price: $329,000-$359,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,101
The Pitch: "This 3 bedroom condo offer large and sunny bedrooms with plenty of room to spread out and relax, as well as great closet space!”

12 Dawes Street #1

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Open House: Sunday, 11:00 – 12:30PM
Price: $339,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 981
The Pitch: "Original charm and character merge beautifully with modern updates in this Savin Hill/Pleasant Street condo.”

12 Taft Street #2

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Open House: Saturday, 12:00 – 1:30PM; Sunday, 12:00 – 1:30PM
Price: $329,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,128
The Pitch: "This renovated condo is spacious with high ceilings, designer kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite, front deck and large back deck perfect for reading & relaxing.”

141 Savin Hill Avenue #A11

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Open House: Sunday, 11:00 – 12:15PM
Price: $325,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 840
The Pitch: "This unit in the Motley Schoolhouse condominium offers a great layout with nicely separated areas for living and dining, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and wood floors throughout.”

72 Bakersfield Street #2

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Open House: Sunday, 11:000 – 12:00PM
Price: $309,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 961
The Pitch: "Recently updated with a new kitchen; including all new Bosch stainless appliances, marble countertops, custom painted cabinets, white subway tile and in-unit washer and dryer.”

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43-45 Salcombe Street #3

Open House: Sunday, 12:30 – 1:30PM
Price: $499,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,532
The Pitch: "This unit has it all; wide-open floor plans, custom cabinets, white quartz counter-tops, kitchen island w/ built in range & vented hood, 2.5 baths, solid oak floors w/ a beautiful mid-gray stain.”

8 Conrad Street #1

Open House: Sunday, 2:15 – 4:00PM
Price: $429,900
Size: 4-BR, 3-BA
Square Footage: 2,130
The Pitch: "High end tastefully renovated condominium with all the bells and whistles on a dead end street!”

944 Dorchester Avenue #17

Open House: Sunday, 9:00 – 11:00AM
Price: $409,900
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,168
The Pitch: "This beautifully constructed 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, has soaring ceilings, expansive windows allowing for plenty of sunlight.”

69 Romsey Street #1

Open House: Saturday, 10:00 – 12:30PM
Price: $405,900
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 1,088
The Pitch: "Excellent workmanship and fabulous pond side location, this nine room townhouse features a formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen and living room with winter Pond views.”

35 Edison Green #1

Open House: Sunday, 11:30 – 12:30PM
Price: $389,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,223
The Pitch: "Kitchen with black granite counters with glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, slate floor, great storage, gas cooking and dining counter with pendant lights.”

47 Julian Street #2

Open House: Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00PM; Sunday, 2:30 – 4:30PM
Price: $379,000
Size: 4-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,625
The Pitch: "Beautiful custom renovation with superior craftsmanship utilizing the best materials.”

995 Dorchester Avenue #2

Open House: Sunday, 12:30 – 2:00PM
Price: $374,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,000
The Pitch: "Everything brand new. Upon stepping through the front door of your unit you are greeted by the bright and airy open concept kitchen and living area.”

25 Sudan Street #1, #2 & #3

Open House: Sunday, 12:30 – 2:00PM
Price: $329,000-$359,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 1,101
The Pitch: "This 3 bedroom condo offer large and sunny bedrooms with plenty of room to spread out and relax, as well as great closet space!”

12 Dawes Street #1

Open House: Sunday, 11:00 – 12:30PM
Price: $339,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 981
The Pitch: "Original charm and character merge beautifully with modern updates in this Savin Hill/Pleasant Street condo.”

12 Taft Street #2

Open House: Saturday, 12:00 – 1:30PM; Sunday, 12:00 – 1:30PM
Price: $329,900
Size: 3-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,128
The Pitch: "This renovated condo is spacious with high ceilings, designer kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite, front deck and large back deck perfect for reading & relaxing.”

141 Savin Hill Avenue #A11

Open House: Sunday, 11:00 – 12:15PM
Price: $325,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 840
The Pitch: "This unit in the Motley Schoolhouse condominium offers a great layout with nicely separated areas for living and dining, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and wood floors throughout.”

72 Bakersfield Street #2

Open House: Sunday, 11:000 – 12:00PM
Price: $309,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 961
The Pitch: "Recently updated with a new kitchen; including all new Bosch stainless appliances, marble countertops, custom painted cabinets, white subway tile and in-unit washer and dryer.”