Boston condos are constantly in high demand. However, the inventory of condos in and around Boston is limited below the $500,000 price point. Many first-time homebuyers and recent transplants to Boston are looking for suitable condo properties they can afford. While there has been a surge of new condo construction throughout the city of Boston, most of those units are priced well beyond this mark. This leaves them out of reach for a significant portion of buyers. In this article we will present a variety of condos in the Greater Boston area which are listed for sale at under $500,000. Take a close look at the differences between neighborhoods, and how far your money can take you in each.
Listed by Julian Addy with Boston Trust Realty Group
Condo on Whitfield Street, Dorchester – List price: $479,900
The approximate square footage of the living area is 795 sq.ft.
This beautiful condo was recently remodeled in 2019. It is conveniently situated close to the commuter rail station. The spacious open floor plan is very well laid out and receives lots of natural light. The remodel process included very tastefully selected finishes and fixtures. The kitchen is rather large, and is fitted with a center island, Calacatta quartz counters, stainless-steel appliances, significant cabinet space, and a high-end 5 burner gas range. This creates a modern and luxurious look. The Master bedroom is spacious, light filled, and has a walk-in closet with a customized closet organizer system. The master bathroom is a sizeable en suite bathroom adjacent to the main bedroom, with a spa-like feel. It has a double vanity sink, a tiled shower with glass door, and high-end fixtures. The bathroom also features radiant heated floors perfect for cold winter mornings.
The second bedroom has bowed windows that overlook the front of the house, as well as two closets. There is an additional full bathroom with a tiled tub and stylish finishes. An in-unit washer dryer is located next to the second…