This scene is from the Museum of Fine Art Boston's beautiful front lawn sunflower garden. Theres even a wide expanse of grass alongside it with chairs to relax on.

If you've looked at Back Bay real estate you've probably noted how near it is to arts and culture sites like the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall (home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops), New England Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music. It's also home to world class dining and shopping.

If you're looking for a centrally located Boston neighborhood, Back Bay offers easy access to mass transit and highways as well. It's bordered on the north by the Esplanade with its bike and foot paths. Here's info about Back Bay's housing types, location, transportation, dining, and properties currently for sale. https://bit.ly/3tmO5yL

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The Boston residential real estate market has slowed a bit as it usually does at this time of year, during what we think of as the dog days of summer.  That having been said, market activity is very good for August in the downtown neighborhoods as well as the inner suburban markets. You can expect the rate of inventory entering the market to be slow until mid September, though.

Here are the full market reports for all Boston neighborhoods and inner suburbs.

For a little fun, here are the priciest listings in the Boston area.

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This immaculate studio with separate sleeping room is in an elegant brownstone condo building. Located on lower Marlborough Street, this is one of Back Bay's most coveted locations, just steps from the Public Garden and Copley! There is a recently renovated open plan kitchen with dishwasher as well as a redone full tile bath. Recessed lighting and hardwood floors complement the built in shelving and and Murphy bed. Common laundry and storage are just a few feet down the hall. This ideal Back Bay location is near best restaurants, bars, shopping, and transit. Low condo fee, well-run, highly owner-occupied association. Pets allowed with trustee approval.

Currently tenanted until August 31.

See more photos and details for 103 Marlborough Street, #2. If you have questions about this lovely Back Bay home, please call me at  617-584-9790, or send me an email at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

34 Commonwealth Avenue, #3

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Prime Back Bay! First block of Commonwealth Avenue steps from the Public Garden and the fine dining and shopping of lower Newbury Street! Situated in an immaculately maintained brownstone, this superbly renovated home features classic Back Bay elements while also offering modern amenities.

New hardwood floors throughout! The beautifully renovated quartz/stainless kitchen with Electrolux and Bosh appliances opens to a huge living-dining room with fabulous Back Bay-Comm Ave Mall views, recessed lighting, original marble mantel, and custom built-ins. The master bedroom also has the original marble fireplace mantel and a recently renovated en-suite full bath with rain shower and contemporary vanity and surround. The second bedroom is a perfect guest room, nursery, office, or den. The beautifully renovated second bath has a full tub-shower combo, also with contemporary surround. Central A/C, laundry in-unit, and private storage in the basement. Professionally managed, pet-friendly building.

See more photos and details for 34 Commonwealth Avenue, #3. If you have questions about this lovely Back Bay home, please call me at  617-584-9790, or send me an email at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

#BostonCondos #BackBayCondosThis beautifully renovated Back Bay 2 bed condo is a penthouse with two private outdoor spaces! The sun-filled open living/dining room haslarge bay windows, high ceilings, fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. The gourmet kitchen haswhite Silestone counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and access to a private deck.The spacious master bedroom features large windows, custom closet, and luxurious en suite full marble bathroom. The second bedroom is sunny and spacious. This 2 bathroom home features central AC, in-unit washer/dryer and a full staircase leading to a gorgeous private roof deck with sweeping city views!This building has elegant common areas and is professionally managed.See more photos and details for 17 Durham Street, #5.See other Back Bay condos for sale.Ifyou have questions about this home or would like to seeit,please call meat617-584-9790, or email me via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Downtown Boston Neighborhood Named to States Most Endangered Historic Resources List
• New Report Says Millennials Seriously Influencing Housing Market
• The 5 Boston Neighborhoods Everyone Should be Watching
• Fenways Tallest Building More than Halfway Done

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 150 Dorchester Avenue #606, South Boston $879,000
• 37 Mount Vernon #4, Beacon Hill $1,300,000
• 580 Washington Street #15E, Midtown $1,600,000

 

#BostonRealEstateIn Back Bay Boston real estate news, the 273-room Taj Boston Hotel at 15 Arlington Street has officially traded hands. Mumbai-based Indian Hotels sold the property to a group of real estate firms, according to a Boston Business Journal article.Among those firms are Eastern Real Estate, Rockpoint Group, and New England Development.

Taj Boston is an internationally acclaimed hotel due to its rich heritage, superb location and grand architecture, said Stephen R. Karp, chairman of New England Development, in a statement. We look forward to making further improvements to this legendary hotel so it becomes the focal point of Bostons cultural activities.

The Back Bay property was first purchased by Indian Hotels in 2006 for $170 million.Read the Boston Business Journal's Taj Boston Sale Officially Closes, Improvements to Come.Are you interested in current trendsin the Boston residential real estate market? Take a look atmyBoston real estate market update.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. If youhave any questions at all about buying or selling Boston real estate, pleasecall me at617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the blue button below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Prepping Your Home for Sale
• 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