Under agreement in one day for hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price! Situated on Brookline's Aspinwall Hill, this spacious condominium lives like a single-family! An impeccable renovation of a historic friary, this home includes a 600+- SF private deck and a rare attached 2-car garage, plus an exterior space for guests. 

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If you plan to sell your Boston area home or condo, take advantage of the widest possible exposure for your property to the most highly qualified clientele in the world. As Associate Director of Sales and a 30 year sales associate, I combine my local expertise with the powerful global marketing resources of Sothebys International Realty. You can view my recent sales and listings here. If you have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at  617-584-9790, or send me an email at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com. 

#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThis lovelyCharlestown 1 bed condo is a parlor duplex situated directly on Monument Square. It has an enormous private 800 square foot yard, and expansive living space of 1399 square feet.This home features a lovely formal living room, and dining room with ornate original period detail and a marble mantel. There are cornice moldings, thick trim detail, and towering ceilings. A4-bay window overlooks the park and monument. The sleek new gourmet kitchen has abundant cabinetry and quartz counter tops, plus a breakfast bar and top of the line appliances.There is an enormous master bedroom suite with en suite bath. Large windows look out at the home's lush gardens. The family room has gleaming oak floors. There's also a warm and cozy den to work in, and the home features 1.5 bathrooms.There is direct access to the home's own private designer-landscaped yard and patio. This is truly a gardener's paradise.See more photos and details for 12 Monument Square, #1.If youhavequestions about this property, or about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Seven Huge Greater Boston Projects Set to Break Ground in 2017
• The Number of Homes for Sale in Massachusetts is Insanely Low
• Washington Square is One of the Most Competitive Neighborhoods of 2016
• Can a Rookie House-Flipper Pocket $1 Million?

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 437 D Street, #6C, Seaport District $890,000
• 312 Shawmut Avenue #3A, South End $899,000
• 580 Washington Street #1103, Midtown $2,189,000

 #BostonRealEstate #BostonCondosBoston's many unique downtown neighborhoodseach having its own particular look, feel, and charm make the city an exceptionally appealing place to live. Thecity's neighborhoodsare highly walkable, and most are within close proximity to one another owing to its compact layout. Here's a condensedlook at some of themorecentrally located downtown Boston neighborhoods.For an old World Italian-European vibe, theNorth Endcan't be beat.With its many traditional produce, meat, and cheese stores, in addition to an abundance of stellarrestaurants and bakeries, this neighborhood won't disappointeven the fussiestgastronome. Street festivals are a tradition here in the summer months. Bordered by the historic wharves ofBostons Waterfrontand the new Rose Kennedy Greenway, there is easy access to natural settings. The many historic homes of the North Endhave been divided into condominiums.For a village feel,Beacon Hillis a perfect choice. This is another neighborhood with old world charm. With its many narrow cobblestone streets and homes that lookvery much like they did in the 1600s, walking this area can be like stepping way back in time. Antique shoppers know Charles Street Beacon Hill's main thoroughfare as the place to go. Many newer clothing boutiques and gift shops have also found their way onto Charles Street in more recent times. Near to theMassachusetts State House,the Boston Common,the Boston Public Garden,and theEsplanade, Beacon Hill is also within short walking distance of Back Bay, Midtown, and the theatre district. While many Beacon Hillhomes and condos have undergonerenovations, they retain many traditional details first installed by the affluent founders of the Beacon Hill neighborhood.There are alsoluxury and full-service residential buildings in Beacon Hill suchBowdoin Place, The Tudor, The Claflin Building, The Lincolnshire, and45 Province.Created in the latter half of the 19^thcentury, Boston's Back Bayneighborhood drew the wealthiest members of society, with many of its homes and public buildings designed by some of the most noteworthy architects of the time. This was a big move forwardfrom its humble beginnings as a swamp the neighborhood was built onlandfill. It is home to theBoston Public Garden, the countrys first public garden, with its colorful andmeticulously landscaped flower gardens, majestic trees, and pond. Modern dayBack Bay is a high-end shoppers destinationand a mecca of fine dining, but also retains some of its favoritelow-brow shops and restaurants.Homes in Back Bayincludesplendid Victorian row houses, as well as Gothic, Queen Anne and Romanesque styles. There are also a good share ofrecentlyconstructed full-service luxury condo buildings,includingThe Mandarin-Oriental,the Clarendon Back Bay,The Belvedere, The Ritz Carlton Towers Boston, Trinity Place,360 Newbury,One Charles,Zero Marlborough,The Four Seasons,The Heritage-on-the-Garden,Carlton House andLe Jardin.Bostons Midtownwas not even thought of as a neighborhood ten years ago, but it has since evolved into a hubof luxury high-rise condos. The area isattractive to city dwellers cravingnightlife such as theater, cinema, and high end dining and drinking venues. Midtownis home to a multiplex cinema and directly adjacent to the Theatre District.The newest residential building, Millennium Tower, has just joined the otherfull service luxury condo buildings such asThe Ritz-Carlton Towers,Millennium Place, The Residences at the W and 45 Province.Bostons South End neighborhood hasan arts community that includes the SoWa (South of Washington) Art + Design District and the Boston Center for the Arts. With a friendly demeanor, a pet-friendly attitude, a wealth of green spaces, and and many popularrestaurants and bars, the vibe here is particularlylaid back for a city neighborhood. Tree-lined streets, red brick sidewalks, andbeautiful oldbrownstone homesadd to its abundantcharm. The SoWa section of the hood (South of Washington) has an open market for six months of the year withan outdoor farmers' market, artisans tents, a vintage market, food trucks and beer garden, and open artist studios. In addition to the many 1850s-era attached brownstone homes here (many luxuriously renovated), there are plenty of modern residential buildings. Recently constructed luxury condo buildings in Bostons South End include 285 Columbus Lofts, Wilkes Passage, D4, The Penmark,Atelier 505, 700 Harrison, SEPIA, Penny Savings Bank and others.Probably the most common thread running through all these neighborhoods is availability of good food. But asI mentioned, the layout of the city iscompac, and that makes it very easy to access art, theater, nature, music, and shopping from anywhere in the downtown neighborhoods.Are you thinking about where to live in Boston?Ifyou have questions about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, Ive made it my priority to develop anextensive knowledge of the city, neighborhoods, buildings, people, and the many issues involved in the local real estate market. I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell homes, and I can help you, too.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Another Condo Project Planned for Southie
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 42 8th Street #1525, Charlestown Navy Yard $510,000
• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 35 Channel Center #509, Seaport $3,500,000

#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThe folks at Curbed Boston have published a map and a list of eight great places to watch the Boston July 4th fireworks from. For free, that is.Many of them are not even in Boston or Cambridge, but in surrounding towns.Read Curbed Boston's Where to Watch Boston's July 4th Fireworks.If you opt for the Charles River Esplanade festivities, you can read the schedule in Boston Discovery Guide's Boston Fireworks and Pops Concert 2016.Do you know who's been sponsoring the July 4th fireworks since 1974? Read the Boston Globe's Will This Year's Event be the Final Fourth on the Esplanade? Are you planning on relocating to the Boston area? Are you thinking about where to live in Boston?Ifyou have questions about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Bostons Government Center Garage Project Gets a Name
• Three Boston Projects to Keep Your Eye On
• Surge of the Boston Seaport
• Prepping Your Home for Sale
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 124 Beacon Street #GF, Back Bay $479,000
• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 440 Commercial Street #603, Waterfront $949,900

Charlestown, a mainly residential neighborhood, has the distinction of being Boston's oldest neighborhood. Located on a peninsula between the Charles River and the Mystic River, itoverlooks the Boston skyline and is near to the North End.Home to historiclandmarks such as the Bunker Hill Monument, the U.S.S. Constitution and the Navy Yard national park, the walkable neighborhood of Charlestown has great appeal for U.S. history buffs. Breeds' Hill, notable as the 1775 site of the Battle of Bunker Hill, is in Charlestown's Monument Square Historic District.The Monument Square Historic District, on the National Register of Historic Places, features a park and the many beautifully restored 19th century homes that surround it atop Breed's Hill.Read the Charlestown Historic Society's Historic Timeline 1800-1899.See Archive.org'sbrief architectural survey of Charlestown, published in 1965.Here's an example of a stellar on-market property on Monument Square: 33 Monument Square, #1.If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston condo or home, please call me at617-584-9790. You can also send me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Three Boston Projects to Keep Your Eye On
• Surge of the Boston Seaport
• Prepping Your Home for Sale
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws
• Boston Condos: Private Patios and Roof Decks

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 440 Commercial Street #603, Waterfront $949,900
• 12 Peters Street #3, South Boston $599,000

#BostonLiving #BostonRealEstateBoston and Cambridge are home to many architecturally and historically remarkablebuildings, and this weekend a grand selection of them will be open for public viewing.Boston will holditsfirst architecture festivalCommon Boston 2016 providingthe public with access to more than 50architecturally significant buildings and sites, saysBoston Magazine.Among them arethe Ether Dome at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Strand Theater, the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, District Hall, and the MIT List Visual Arts Center.This weekend-long event is hosted by the Boston Society of Architects.Here's more information about Common Boston 2016 ArchitecturalFestival.Here's the festival calendar.Are you new to Boston and thinking about where to live?Are you thinking of relocating to the Boston area?Do you have questions about buying or selling a Boston condo or home? Please call me at617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the button below.In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell homes. I can help you, too. 

#BostonCondos #BostonLivingIf you're aBoston resident with a rooftop deck, balcony or patio, you know the joy of dining or cooking outdoors in summer months. Every year around this time I like to post the laws for grilling in theCity of Boston, so you'll know how tokeep yourself and others safe.If you plan to cook on your Boston deck or patio, you should become familiar with the City of Bostons fire safety rulesforthe safety of you and your neighbors, as well as to protect yourselffrom legal and financial liability.Here's a simplified listof the rules.Plumbed gas grills:Permitted on the exterior of any building level, but the gas line must be installed by a licensed plumber who has procured the required permits.Electric grills:Permitted on the exterior of any building level, butthe electrical line has to be installed by a licensed electrician, and has to have a permit and be up to code.Charcoal grills:NOT permitted at all, on or within a building structure, or on a roof or rear deck. Regulations do not specify whether they are permitted on an outside patio, but the regulations highly discourage them. Remember: you may be legally and financially liable for any damage or injury you cause from flying sparks, fumes, etc.Liquid propane (LP) grills: Permitted by the City of Boston except:

• are not permitted inside the building.
• are not permitted on balconies above the first floor of any building or structure used for habitation.
• are not permitted on balconies or decks on any level that are covered or enclosed. This includes a first floor deck with a deck above it.

Here arethe regulations in full.See Boston real estate and neighborhoods.If youd like to find a beautiful new home in Boston with adeck upon which to grill (legally, of course), call me at 617-584-9790. Or you can email me viathe button below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Boston Condos: Private Patios and Roof Decks
• Boston Real Estate: How Property Taxes Work
• Boston Real Estate: Selling Your Boston Condo or Home
• As Spring Market Surges, Home Appraisals Arent Slowing Buyers Down
• 3 Housing Trends Emerging This Spring
• 3 Trending Areas to Buy Homes in Boston

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 440 Commercial Street #603, Waterfront $949,900
• 30 Worcester Square #10, South End $429,000
• 82 W. Third Street, South Boston $629,000

In Boston, aprivate patio, deck or rooftop terrace is one of the most cherished of urban amenities.Whether you seek spectacular skyline views, or a serenesetting for dining or reading, private outdoor spacescan be found in homes in virtually every Boston neighborhood at a variety of price points.Here are a few examples of private outdoor spaces in Boston condos currently on the market:South End: Huge Private PatioThis gorgeous 1bed condo has an enormous private patio directly off the dining room. This home at Gateway Terracehas an open concept living/dining room area that can accommodate a large table and is framed by a wall of windows, floodingthe room with light. This home hasa wide-open floor plan and contemporary finishes, and a gourmet kitchen with Fisher Paykel dishwasher and fridge, Bosch stainless steel gas cooktop and convection oven and granite counter tops.See more details for and photographs of35 Fay Street, #202. South End: Two Private DecksThis elegant penthouse triplex's top floor has a staircase to a private roof deck with sweeping city views. It has an additional private deck, and two living rooms! The beautiful 3 bed home has anexceptional layout and flow. The main living level's open space includes gourmet kitchen with marble island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, induction cook-top and a separate dining area leading to spectacular oversized private deck. The lovely living room has custom built-ins and marble mantle. See more details for and photographs of51 Worcester Street, #3A. Beacon Hill: Private Roof DeckA full size interior stairwell in this penthouse duplex leads to a private roof deck with city and Charles River views. This 3+bed home in the heart of Beacon Hill has been totally renovated to the highest standards. Three exposures providelight throughout. The elegant living room features a beautiful fireplace and custom built-in bookshelves. There is a lovely formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, honed granite counters, a farmhouse sink, sub zero refrigerator and a separate butlers pantry.See more details for and photographs of132 Charles Street, #PH. Waterfront: Private Roof TerraceThis 2 bed corner duplex penthouse at Folio, one of Boston's premier boutique buildings,has a spectacular 600 square foot roof terrace overlooking the Custom House and skyline. Floor-to-ceiling windows in every roomgive much natural lightto thismodern layout home. The open living/dining area flows out onto the beautiful terrace. There is a luxurious master suite with marble bath, double vanities, walk-in shower & an ample second bedroom withfull bath onthe second floor. See more details for and photographs of80 Broad Street, PH1105. Midtown: Private DeckThis distinctive 3 bed corner unit at the Ritz Carlton Residences offersunparalleled luxury and comes complete with a private deck, 2 valet parking spaces, 24 hour concierge services, doorman, and direct elevator access to Equinox sports club and 5-star Ritz Carlton Hotel. Professionally designed, this expansive 2,344 square foot homehas floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Boston Common, Public Garden, and the Charles River. See more details for and photographs of2 Avery, #18E. Leather District: Private Roof DeckThis modern 2 bed penthouse condo hasincredible city views from adirect access private roof deck.The home's open floor plan hassoaring 12 foot ceilings and massive skylight. This home hasloads of natural light and the perfect blend of industrial features and modern elegance. The updated kitchen hasbreakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Located across from South Station, it is inclose proximity to all of Boston's best restaurants and the expanding Seaport District. See more details for and photographs of717 Atlantic Avenue, #8A.