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The median price for a downtown Boston condo reached $555,000 in 2013, up from just more than $500,000 in 2012. Here are seven condos in the city asking around that magic new midpoint, from a waterside 1-BR wanting $560K to a Commonwealth Ave. 1-BR asking $555K. Yeah, that kind of real estate.
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Price: $560,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 750
Condo Fee: $568
The Pitch: "Completely renovated with wood floors throughout. Gorgeous new granite and stainless kitchen, marble bath with glass shower, Built-in office space. 24HR concierge, outdoor swimming pool."
Price: $559,000
Size: 2-BR, 3-BA
Square Footage: 1,330
Condo Fee: $200
The Pitch: "Beautiful turnkey ground up construction in 2007, two bedroom duplex PLUS family/media room with wet bar and 3 full baths. Located steps from thriving Broadway, minutes from all major highway access, Seaport District and walking distance Red Line."
Price: $559,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,263
Condo Fee: $200
The Pitch: "The home offers an open flr plan second to none! The kitchen offers custom cabinets along with honed black granite counter tops, Bosch appliances and a Bertazzoni cooker and oven.The master suite consists of large, custom closet build out- for easy organization ,and a European style bath with sleek lines..."
$559,000
2-BR, 1.5-BA
1,024
$166
"Prime outdoor living with pleasant views on all sides! The grand living floor surrounded by windows on three sides. Dining area, large kitchen, walk out to deck. Maple floors throughout, base & crown moldings, fireplace, open granite kitchen."
$559,000
Studio
965
$448
"The great open Loft offers wonderful open floor plan with 10 ft ceilings oversized windows, wonderful Kit with stainless appliances and granite countertops."
$557,000
3-BR, 1-BA
1,163
$867
"Currently rented until 8/31/2014 for $3200/month. Public records has it listed as a 7 room 3 bedroom, but if you go inside the unit you will see 4 spacious bedrooms with large closets. Outdoor pool is refreshing during the summer months."
$555,000
1-BR, 1-BA
765
$370
"This spacious, 2 level, 1 bedroom features grand living room with high ceilings, ornate woodwork, bay window, plantation shutters, hardwood floors, and marble fireplace."
Price: $560,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square Footage: 750
Condo Fee: $568
The Pitch: "Completely renovated with wood floors throughout. Gorgeous new granite and stainless kitchen, marble bath with glass shower, Built-in office space. 24HR concierge, outdoor swimming pool."
Price: $559,000
Size: 2-BR, 3-BA
Square Footage: 1,330
Condo Fee: $200
The Pitch: "Beautiful turnkey ground up construction in 2007, two bedroom duplex PLUS family/media room with wet bar and 3 full baths. Located steps from thriving Broadway, minutes from all major highway access, Seaport District and walking distance Red Line."
Price: $559,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square Footage: 1,263
Condo Fee: $200
The Pitch: "The home offers an open flr plan second to none! The kitchen offers custom cabinets along with honed black granite counter tops, Bosch appliances and a Bertazzoni cooker and oven.The master suite consists of large, custom closet build out- for easy organization ,and a European style bath with sleek lines..."
$559,000
2-BR, 1.5-BA
1,024
$166
"Prime outdoor living with pleasant views on all sides! The grand living floor surrounded by windows on three sides. Dining area, large kitchen, walk out to deck. Maple floors throughout, base & crown moldings, fireplace, open granite kitchen."
$559,000
Studio
965
$448
"The great open Loft offers wonderful open floor plan with 10 ft ceilings oversized windows, wonderful Kit with stainless appliances and granite countertops."
$557,000
3-BR, 1-BA
1,163
$867
"Currently rented until 8/31/2014 for $3200/month. Public records has it listed as a 7 room 3 bedroom, but if you go inside the unit you will see 4 spacious bedrooms with large closets. Outdoor pool is refreshing during the summer months."
$555,000
1-BR, 1-BA
765
$370
"This spacious, 2 level, 1 bedroom features grand living room with high ceilings, ornate woodwork, bay window, plantation shutters, hardwood floors, and marble fireplace."