That is very true of properties boasting an especially fascinating mixture of facilities and site.

“[Those properties] proceed to commerce prefer it’s 2019,” Cohen stated.

What’s going to $3 to $4 million {dollars} purchase you proper now? Not a high-floor unit in a top-tier, full service constructing.

“You will want to pay between $5 million and $15 million for a house that meets that standards,” Montero stated.

“It is best to take into account it a win in the event you get eight and a half of the ten issues that you really want, assuming it’s the suitable eight and a half,” he added. “You simply want to resolve to your personal housing equation.

$3,499,000

42 Chauncy St., Unit 8A

Downtown Crossing

Yr constructed 1899; transformed 2001

Sq. footage 3,896

Bedrooms 2

Baths 2 full, 2 half

Taxes $22,004 (2022)

Payment $1,904

Final bought for Standard actual property websites say it final bought for $875,000 in 2004; nevertheless, the house is definitely two models mixed, so the $875,000 was for just one. The second was bought years later in a non-public sale, after which the proprietor purchased the frequent space area between the 2 models on the eighth flooring from the householders affiliation so he may create direct elevator entry.

For these trying to curler skate via the lounge or hold a disco ball subsequent to a built-in mirrored bar, this expansive downtown loft with practically 15-foot ceilings and polished concrete flooring is for you. A kitchen with customized zebrawood cabinetry and separate pantry make entertaining straightforward, as do direct elevator entry and three rental parking areas. Once you’re able to retreat, head as much as the lofted lounge or one in every of two bed room suites in again.

Itemizing agent Neda Vander Stoep, Coldwell Banker Realty – Again Bay, 399 Boylston St., Boston, 617-413-0888, nedavanderstoep.com

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$3,000,000

60 Chandler St., Unit 2

South Finish

Yr constructed 1890; transformed 1994

Sq. footage 2,245

Bedrooms 4

Baths 2 full, 1 half

Taxes $28,140 (2022)

Payment $420

Final bought for $1,617,500 in 2013

This penthouse triplex in a basic Victorian rowhouse positioned within the South Finish’s coveted Golden Triangle microneighborhood holds industrial-style surprises: brick partitions, excessive ceilings with uncovered beams, character-filled wooden flooring, and an open metal stair to a roof deck with iconic Again Bay views. The four-bedroom residence additionally includes a eating banquette constructed right into a bay window, a kitchen with high-end home equipment, and intensive customized cabinetry for storage of all types.

Itemizing agent Penney + Gould Workforce, Compass Actual Property, 126 Newbury St., Boston, 781-389-8224, compass.com

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$2,900,000

300 Pier 4 Boulevard, Unit 6E

Seaport District

Yr constructed 2019

Sq. footage 1,406

Bedrooms 2

Baths 2 full

Taxes $27,655 (2022)

Payment $2,387

Final bought for $2,612,037 in 2019

Italian walnut flooring and customized wooden cabinetry floor this vibrant and ethereal sixth-floor unit at Pier 4, a boutique midrise located beside the Institute of Up to date Artwork alongside the Seaport’s Harborwalk. Laid out for privateness, the bedrooms and marble baths flank the central residing area, which boasts a balcony with glass panels that juts over Boston Harbor. The sale consists of two parking areas within the underground storage, whereas constructing perks embody a standard terrace with a grill and hearth pit.

Itemizing agent Michelle Otey, Luxurious Residential Group, 355 Boylston St., Boston, 617-262-2500, compass.com

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$2,699,000

18 Summit St.

Somerville

Yr constructed 1900

Sq. footage 3,000

Bedrooms 4

Baths 3 full, 1 half

Taxes $13,523 (2021)

Final bought for $670,000 in 2005

The intestine renovation of this 12-room trendy Victorian on a nook lot between Powderhouse Park and Davis Sq. is sort of full. A kitchen island that seats six, a quartz-encased fuel hearth, and a contemporary stair are among the many highlights of the open residing area. The third-floor major bed room has a vaulted ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a shower with a soaking tub tucked right into a dormer window. Lastly, the two-car storage and correct mudroom are standouts for metropolis residing.

Itemizing agent Christopher Sanner, EVO Actual Property Group, 190 Previous Colony Ave., Boston, 216-394-9821, evoboston.com

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