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12 Gloucester Street Unit 4, Boston
$2,749,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ CONTINGENT Status ⋅ 73581416 MLS ⋅ 1,732 SqFt.
This penthouse duplex, offering 2 beds plus a generous den and a private roof deck, sits discreetly tucked on one of Back Bay's beloved side streets in a low-stoop brick rowhome—a rare opportunity to enjoy penthouse living without the penthouse climb. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a spacious foyer with room for all the coats and boots New England's seasons require. Around the corner, a beautifully appointed kitchen offers island seating, plenty of counter space and abundant cabinet storage. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and unfolds into the fireplaced living room, where skyline views and custom built-ins add both beauty and storage. Before heading up the custom staircase, strikingly set against exposed brick, you'll find a half bath and a sizable den that shares the same city views.The upper level features the primary bedroom with a vaulted wood-plank ceiling, an outfitted walk-in closet and a dual-entry full bath, accessible from both the bedroom and the hall. The second bedroom, with custom closets and eaves storage, sits next to the renovated second full bath. Thoughtful luxuries abound: double ovens, heated bathroom floors, a heated towel rack, and wine and beverage coolers tucked into the hall storage, perfectly placed for entertaining on the private roof deck. Large enough for both lounge and dining areas, the deck is ideally situated for Fourth of July fireworks and offers a year-round treetop perspective. Rounding out the home are in-unit laundry, common laundry and storage in the basement, a transferrable rental parking space nearby and a recently installed high-efficiency HVAC system, in a 100% owner-occupied building. All of this sits a block from the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and less than two blocks from Newbury Street's boutiques, restaurants and cafes, with The Prudential Center, the Esplanade and Fenway Park all nearby. Commuters enjoy quick access to the Mass Pike and Storrow Drive. This is Back Bay living at its best.

12 Gloucester Street Unit 4, Boston

8 Ardmore Road, Boston
$1,050,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ UNDER AGREEMENT Status ⋅ 73581215 MLS ⋅ 1,645 SqFt.
Thoughtfully updated classic West Roxbury home with four bedrooms, great outdoor space, a two-car garage, and an impressive list of recent improvements. With more than 1,600 sq. ft. of living space, this home has the character you want in an older Boston home along with many of the big updates already taken care of. Step inside to beautiful hardwood floors and a warm, comfortable layout with plenty of room to spread out. The first floor offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen, and a bright sunroom that gives you flexible bonus space for an office, playroom, or a cozy place to relax. Upstairs are four bedrooms, giving you options for family, guests, or working from home. A walk-up attic provides additional storage and future possibilities.  Extensive updated including electrical rewiring, refinished floors, new interior doors, repairs to walls and ceilings, fresh paint throughout, added insulation and weather sealing, a newer heat pump and water heater, and a new basement bathroom. The home has also been deleaded according to Massachusetts guidelines. A newer roof, updated dormer siding, gutters and downspouts, and newer kitchen appliances add even more peace of mind.  Outside, enjoy a yard with plenty of space to garden, play, entertain, or simply relax. The detached two-car garage is a rare find in the city and provides plenty of room for parking and storage. All of this in a great location with easy access to neighborhood shops, restaurants, parks, schools, public transportation, and everything the area has to offer.

8 Ardmore Road, Boston

121 Beach Unit 202, Boston
$1,079,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73581175 MLS ⋅ 1,490 SqFt.
AUTHENTIC LEATHER DISTRICT LOFT LIVING AT ITS BEST! Discover the perfect blend of historic character, dramatic scale and modern city living at 121 Beach Street! This expansive, one-of-a-kind residence delivers everything you love about a true Boston loft—soaring exposed brick ceilings, oversized windows, beautiful hardwood floors and an extraordinary sense of openness.Designed for living large and entertaining in style, the impressive living and lounge area offers endless possibilities for gathering, relaxing and creating your own distinct spaces. An elevated dining area sets the stage for memorable dinner parties, while the beautifully appointed kitchen makes a bold statement with its signature red island, crisp white cabinetry, abundant counter space and generous storage.The spacious bedroom offers a comfortable private retreat with flexibility for a home office or additional furnishings. Two full bathrooms, in-unit laundry and an adaptable floor plan make everyday living effortless.And the location? Exceptional! Step outside and experience the energy of Boston's historic Leather District, with South Station, the spectacular new South Station Tower, the Financial District and Downtown Boston just moments away. Enjoy an outstanding mix of neighborhood favorites and acclaimed dining destinations, from O Ya and Troquet on South to SJ's Restaurant and the iconic South Street Diner. Adding to the excitement is The Moseley, the new elevated dining destination at South Station Tower, offering skyline views and a sophisticated restaurant and cocktail experience. Bold architecture. Incredible versatility. Unmistakable Boston character. Loft 202 at 121 Beach Street is more than a home—it's an opportunity to embrace an extraordinary urban lifestyle in one of Boston's most distinctive neighborhoods!

121 Beach Unit 202, Boston

71 Cottage Road, Boston
$699,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73581123 MLS ⋅ 1,200 SqFt.
Welcome to a truly special home where classic character meets modern comfort. Tucked away on a private road, this beautifully maintained single-family residence offers a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Step inside to bright, sun-filled rooms filled with charm and thoughtful details, including graceful bay windows, beautiful stained-glass accents, new light fixtures, and recessed LED lighting throughout. The open-concept living and dining spaces flow effortlessly together, creating the perfect setting for cozy evenings at home or entertaining family and friends. The heart of the home is the gorgeous gourmet kitchen, featuring elegant stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious peninsula that naturally invites conversation, casual meals, and memorable gatherings. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day on the welcoming front porch, complete with durable Trex decking. The rear deck and patio overlooks a versatile backyard, offering plenty of room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own private outdoor retreat.Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bathroom, and a charming home office—perfect for remote work, reading, or a quiet creative space. The updated bathrooms feature imported tile, contemporary vanities, and a stylish walk-in shower.Modern conveniences include central A/C, a modern heat pump, in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking, and a full walkout basement offering abundant storage and exciting potential for future use.Ideally situated near major highways, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home offers a peaceful private setting without giving up convenience. With its inviting spaces, timeless details, modern updates, and wonderful outdoor areas, this is more than a house—it’s a place to feel at home.

71 Cottage Road, Boston

57 Brookside Ave Unit 12, Boston
$349,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ CONTINGENT Status ⋅ 73581113 MLS ⋅ 1,013 SqFt.
A creative space to call home. Located in the Artist/Brewery District of Jamaica Plain and within the converted Steadfast Rubber Factory; known today as The Brookside Artists Lofts. This converted industrial to artist community offers a unique opportunity to live, work and create your own unique setting; where your creativity and character will come together as one. Featuring a dedicated studio plus a separate skylit sleeping loft, this bright and inviting home offers flexibility for both every day living and artistic pursuits. Exposed wood beamed ceilings and original wide plank floors add warmth and architectural style while a dedicated sitting area creates the perfect spot to read, sketch or enjoy the natural light. Design a private garden at both your front entrance and bonus backyard; an ideal space to create meaningful social and professional connections amongst your neighbors. The condominium is awaiting your decorating talents, unique personality and artistic goals. Whether you envision an aspiring studio, a cozy home or a place where your creative life can truly take root, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Simply put…A chance to own an affordable and unique space with an atmosphere that feels anything but ordinary. Visit the Arboretum, fish or jog at Jamaica Pond, dine and shop on Centre and South Streets or Jackson Square, close to medical areas, Boston Proper, public transportation. Important: This is an income qualified artist community. Buyer must meet all eligibility requirements and possess an Artist Housing Certificate. This s is a BPDA 80% AMI income and deed restricted home. Income eligibility and resale restrictions apply. Won't last!

57 Brookside Ave Unit 12, Boston

636 Beacon St Unit 206, Boston
$950,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73581028 MLS ⋅ 800 SqFt.
STUDS-OUT REBUILD | FULLY FURNISHED | TURNKEY KENMORE RESIDENCE. Historic Boston outside. Completely rebuilt inside. What if your Boston move required nothing more than a suitcase? This is not simply renovated. Unit 206 was completely rebuilt from the studs out, creating the rare opportunity to enjoy classic Boston architecture with an essentially new interior. Set within The Belvoir in the heart of Kenmore Square, this beautifully finished 2-bedroom residence was comprehensively gut rebuilt, including new drywall and interior finishes throughout. The result is a fresh, cohesive home designed for effortless city living. Offered fully furnished and truly turnkey, everything is in place for the next owner to simply arrive and enjoy. The bright living room is framed by a distinctive bay window and features a tray ceiling, recessed lighting and a decorative fireplace that preserves the home's classic character. A dedicated dining area creates true separation between living and entertaining spaces, a feature rarely found in a city condominium of this size. The redesigned kitchen is crisp and contemporary, with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry and a clean, timeless aesthetic. Both bedrooms are thoughtfully proportioned, while the completely remodeled bath carries the same polished design throughout the residence. Central air with individual controls provides year-round comfort. Elevator access and building laundry make everyday city living easy, while views toward the Charles River connect the home to its exceptional Boston setting. And the location is difficult to beat. Step outside and Kenmore Station is virtually at your door, with the Charles River Esplanade, Back Bay, Boston University, Fenway Park, restaurants, shopping and many of Boston's most recognizable destinations all within easy reach. Historic Boston outside. Completely rebuilt, fully furnished and move-in ready inside. Whether used as a primary city residence, pied-à-terre or turnkey Boston home, this is an opportunity to skip the renovation, skip the furnishing process and simply arrive. Bring your suitcase. Everything else is already here.

636 Beacon St Unit 206, Boston

262 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1A, Boston
$6,395,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73580843 MLS ⋅ 2,413 SqFt.
A Luxury New Construction Boutique Concierge Residence in a 5 units Building, where European elegance and modern sophistication meet the historic charm of Boston’s Back Bay. This exceptional 3-bedroom plus study/family room, 3.5-bath Parlor/Garden townhome offers over 2,400 sq. ft. of refined living, two private outdoor spaces. The magnificent parlor level features soaring 12-ft ceilings, intricate hand-cast plaster moldings, imported hand-carved Italian marble fireplaces, custom cabinetry throughout, and wide-plank oak floors. elegant entertaining spaces overlooking tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue. The main-level primary bedroom suite offers a walk-in closet, luxurious marble bath with soaking tub, and direct access to an exclusive private terrace. The custom designed glass staircase leads you to the guest suite living level featuring a spacious family room and two additional bedroom suites, opening to an expansive private bluestone patio. Features to include: Custom Designed Sleek Italian kitchen cabinets, with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, wine refrigerator, built-in coffee maker, floor-to-ceiling marble tiled bath this exquisite home. Concierge service 7am -11pm, direct access to one heated Garage Parking space, and private storage complete this rare new construction offering in an intimate, professionally managed five-residence building. Ready for move in asap.

262 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1A, Boston

38 Spring Park Avenue Unit 1, Boston
$2,090,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73580609 MLS ⋅ 2,461 SqFt.
NOW OFFERING A GENEROUS MORTGAGE 2 – 1 RATE BUYDOWN with acceptable offer. 2,461 SF of true turnkey luxury inside an 1893 landmark estate in Jamaica Plain, three miles from downtown Boston - a complete 2026 gut renovation, nothing to manage, nothing to inherit, and nothing hidden behind a fresh coat of paint. 3 ensuite bedrooms with Elfa closets, 2 fireplaces, a Wolf-and-Bosch kitchen finished in quartz, and a 500 SF farmer’s porch opening onto Olmsted-designed estate gardens with fire pit terrace below and an exclusive-use outdoor patio - outdoor living no Back Bay or South End condominium offers at any price. The structure itself is new: steel-reinforced framing by Webb Structural Engineering, all-new copper utility service, a Panasonic ERV system, Stretch Code insulation, and Navien tankless hot water. Energy performance is verified, not promised: a RESNET-certified HERS score of 49, roughly 62% below a typical resale home’s usage. Every bathroom, including the powder room, carries a quartz vanity and a lit frameless mirror. The lower level - formerly a speakeasy - adds a third ensuite bedroom and a media/game room with 12’ ceilings and plumbing in-place for a future wet bar - living space no comparable Boston condominium matches. The property also comes wired as a smart home: dual HDR doorbells, an AI-monitored Nest Cam floodlight, Schlage Encode Plus locksets with Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock, and zoned Nest Learning Thermostats with adaptive climate control. Two deeded parking spaces with EV charging. Set on a rare 19,663 SF landscaped knoll, the Longwood Medical Area is 10 minutes away - a fraction of the 1.5 to 6 miles buyers travel from comparable Boston neighborhoods.

38 Spring Park Avenue Unit 1, Boston

38 Spring Park Avenue Unit 3, Boston
$2,190,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73580610 MLS ⋅ 2,430 SqFt.
NOW OFFERING A GENEROUS MORTGAGE 2 – 1 RATE BUYDOWN with acceptable offer. There is no other address in Boston like this top-floor penthouse: a private rooftop cupola with 360° downtown skyline views, atop an 1893 Colonial Revival estate landmark fully reimagined in a 2026 gut renovation, three miles from downtown. Unit 3 rises five levels to 613 SF of private outdoor space - a 353 SF roof deck, a 110 SF octagonal cupola, and two private balconies - an outdoor sequence no Boston condominium at any price offers. 2,430 SF, 3 all-ensuite bedrooms, plus a library/office. Brown Fenollosa Architects designed the five-level configuration; Webb Structural Engineering’s comprehensive structural rehabilitation - executed from rooftop deck to new foundation footings - introduces the full strength of modern structural engineering into a building whose Colonial Revival exterior remains intact. A RESNET-certified HERS score of 65, roughly half the energy use of a typical resale home, backed by Panasonic ERV and 3-zone central HVAC systems and ductless heat pumps. Cambridge new construction occasionally includes a roof deck, but none pair it with a cupola and full skyline views. Elfa closets throughout and a primary double vanity; the kitchen pairs Wolf and Bosch appliances, finished in quartz. Access to the shared Olmsted-designed estate gardens with fire pit terrace below and an exclusive-use outdoor patio with direct access to deeded garage. It is a genuine smart home too: dual HDR video doorbells, AI-monitored Nest Cam floodlights, Schlage Encode Plus locksets with Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock, and zoned Nest Learning Thermostats. A detached garage plus a deeded surface space - most Boston condominiums at this price offer one spot or none. Just 10 minutes to the Longwood Medical Area, a fraction of the distance from Back Bay, Brookline, Newton, or Cambridge.

38 Spring Park Avenue Unit 3, Boston

795 East 4th St, Boston
$2,799,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ UNDER AGREEMENT Status ⋅ 73580394 MLS ⋅ 2,783 SqFt.
Set on a wide, tree-lined street in the coveted East Side neighborhood, this stately brick single-family townhouse offers nearly 2,800 square feet of beautifully finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and direct-access 2-car parking. Gut renovated in 2016 and meticulously maintained since, the home balances classic architecture with a thoughtful modern layout. The main level is defined by high ceilings, two bay windows, and generous living and dining areas that flow into a well-appointed cook’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances and an oversized island. A sunny rear deck with direct-piped gas for grilling creates a natural extension of the entertaining space. The full-floor primary suite features a gas fireplace, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and the first of two laundry areas. Two additional spacious bedrooms, a skylit full bath with tub and linen closet, and a second laundry area occupy the upper level, while a private roof deck captures sweeping harbor and skyline views. The garden level adds a family room with gas fireplace, a comfortable fourth bedroom or home office, full bath with shower, and direct access to the home’s two parking spaces. Quiet yet centrally-located, the East Side neighborhood is known for its interesting and historic architecture, large parks and beach access, and also offers great proximity to popular schools, multiple acclaimed restaurants and coffee shops, and the Seaport.

795 East 4th St, Boston

2039 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12A, Boston
$499,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 73580225 MLS ⋅ 956 SqFt.
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Attention: first time buyers or investors! This updated 956 sq.ft: 2 bedroom 1 bath (top floor) condo with an exclusive parking spot, is minutes from the Newton City line, Boston College, Cleveland Circle and the MBTA Greenline. Experience the perfect blend of vibrant urban living and suburban tranquility in this penthouse-style condominium. Take a look inside to find a freshly painted, light-filled interior accented by multiple brand-new, fan styled light fixtures. The heart of the home is a fully renovated, chef-inspired kitchen boasting high-end solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and expansive countertops designed for effortless meal preparation and storage. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a formal dining room—a versatile space that can easily adapt to a formal entertaining area, family room, or creative studio. The layout features two generously sized bedrooms, one front facing with urban views and the other offers, courtyard scenery. A welcoming entry foyer, and a sprawling living room that connects to a brilliant, fully finished and enclosed porch. Bathed in natural light, this bonus room serves as the ultimate work-from-home office or cozy sunroom retreat. Centrally located for ultimate convenience, the meticulously clean and updated full bathroom is a true standout. This well-utilized space features a versatile shower/tub combo and a stunning granite sink vanity framed by custom built-in cabinetry, which includes an integrated linen closet for excellent storage. Brand-new light fixture- accented by a sleek, chrome-finished silver towel rack, this bathroom balances style and function perfectly. For peace of mind, the professionally managed building features a secure foyer entrance equipped with an intercom system connected directly to the unit. Practical amenities abound, including a rare, assigned off-street parking space, storage and common laundry facilities within the building (through the building’s courtyard). Plus there are nearby nature trails, dining& shopping right at your doorstep, this property represents an unparalleled opportunity. Why rent when you can invest in one of Greater Boston's most resilient real estate markets? Turnkey and ready for its next chapter!

2039 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12A, Boston

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