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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.

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This premier penthouse corner unit is a 2+ bedroom condo with 2 parking spaces in the historic Lawrence School. Offering loft-style living in the heart of Southie's vibrant West Side, this home is steps from Broadway station (Red Line), outstanding restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and more. The private deck has soaring city views.This home has 13' ceilings, oversized windows allowing ample sunlight, hardwood floors, and warm exposed brick walls. The kitchen features Jenn-Air stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and granite counters. The open layout graciously accommodates a dining area and living room. An office is nicely situated off the living room. The king- and queen-sized bedrooms have custom closets. The master has an en-suite bathroom. Gorgeously updated bathrooms, central AC, and in-unit washer/dryer round out this beautiful home.This is a professionally-managed, pet-friendly, elevator building. The location is a commuter's dream, with easy access to the T and bus routes, highways, commuter rail/Amtrak, Seaport, and the airport.See more photos and details for 125 B Street, #4D.See other South Boston condos for sale.If you would like to see this condo or have questions about it,please call me at617-584-9790. You can also email me viathe button below. I would love to arrange a showing for you.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Top Issues to Watch in Boston 2018 Real Estate
• 16 Boston-area Developments to Watch in 2018, Mapped
• Facade Work Scheduled at One Post Office Square

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 11A Melrose Street, #3, Bay Village $2,595,000
• 186 Salem Street, #3, North End $525,000
• 32 Commonwealth Avenue, #1F, Back Bay $2,395,000

A proposal for a 65-condo building was approved for South Boston this month by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). The project at 87-93 Broadway would include a landscaped green roof and ground floor retail within its 98,000 square feet of space.A commitment of $50,000 from the developer, Broadway & A St. LLC, will go toward community benefits, while an additional $25,000 commitment will help fund a new Hubway Station near the site.The mix of planned condos calls for 55 2-bedroom units and ten 1-bedroom units. Penthouse units will have private roof decks. The building will also feature a communal roof deck, plus 65 bike storage spaces, 88 below-grade garage spaces, wi-fi, and LEED Silver certifiability.Located at the intersection of A Street and West Broadway, it will be steps to Broadway Station, the Seaport, South End, and with easy access to all of downtown Boston.Here's the Project Notification Form that was submitted to the BPDA in July.Doyou have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate?Please call me at617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the blue button below. I am always ready to help.  

Real Estate Headlines:

• What $750,000 Buys Around Boston Right Now
• Boston Mayor Walsh Breaks Ground on North Square Reconstruction Project
• Taxpayers Might Face Choice of Property Tax, Home Deductions

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 400 K Street, #3, South Boston $545,000
• 1166 Washington Street, #303, South End $1,049,000
• 49 Mount Vernon Street, #2, Beacon Hill $8,995,000

Built in 2013, this stylish South Boston 2 bed condo on the East Side is located close to restaurants, the beach, downtown, and public transport. This home receives abundant light via bayfront windows andan open living/dining area with an adjoining terrace.The gleaming kitchen has a breakfast bar andJenn Air stainless appliances, including a gas convection oven andFrench door refrigerator. The gas fireplace andelegant built-in cabinetry are the living room's focal point, which also features a bar with a wine fridge.Both bedrooms are large, with the master suite having an oversized travertine shower, andthe guest bathroom outfitted with Carrara marble. Enjoy the back deck already plumbed for a gas grill. Other amenitiesinclude garage parking, storage, Nest thermostat, hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer, central AC, on-demand hot water, and video intercom. This elevator building is 100% owner occupied, pet-friendly, and professionally managed.See more photos and details for 49 L Street, #3.See other South Boston condos for sale.If youhavequestions about this property, or about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email usingthe blue linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Slow Start to Greater Boston Industrial Sector Not Indicative of Overall Market Strength
• Boston's Real Estate Market is Poised for a Boom
• $7.85M Spent to Build Boston Penthouse

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 301 Berkeley Street, #1B, Back Bay $1,998,000
• 1-3 Nearen Row, #1, Charlestown $799,000
• 416 Marlborough Street, #201, Back Bay $1,295,000

When the Broadway Theatre opened in 1920 in South Boston, the cinema's designers probably never imagined it one day becominga residentialbuilding. But that's exactly what the next scene looks likefor this historic 44,000 square foot building at 420 West Broadway that has been vacant since the 1980s.A proposal to restore aspects of the theatre, and add 42 residential units, was submitted to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) in January. At a recent BPDA meeting, the plan was approved.The developer aims to retain and restore the two-story brick portion of the building that housedthe theater's lobby, with the goal ofrepurposingit into a new residential lobby as well as retail and/or restaurant space.RODE Architects Inc. designed the new plan which includes 42 units ranging in size from 502-949 square feet each. Included is a garage with 42 parking spaces.See the project applicationsubmitted to the BPDA.If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston condos or homes, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow. 

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• FiDi Continues Multi-Family Shift in Latest Sale
• Winthrop Square Garage Tower Could Move Forward Under Shadow Proposal
• Boston Residents, Not Foreign Buyers, Snapping Up Ultra-Luxury Units in One Dalton

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 44 Prince Street, #314, North End $775,000
• 188 Beacon Street, #3, Back Bay $2,995,000
• 1672 Washington Street, #101, South End $799,000
• 95 AlpineStreet, #1, Cambridge $1,150,000

There's a new 33-unit condo building under construction in South Boston, according to Bldup.com. The building, located at 170 West Broadway, will include retail at the ground level as well as an underground parking garage.The five story building's top level will include a penthouse that has been set back from the front of the building.Situated in the more inland portion of Bostons Seaport District, near to theintersection of Broadway and Dorchester, the building is just a hop over a short bridge to the South End neighborhood. This section of South Boston surrounding Broadway Station has gone through a huge transformation in the past six or seven years with condo buildings, apartments, restaurants, and other services popping up all around this intersectionto accommodate the residential growth spurt. Other condo buildings in this area includethe LEED Gold-certified Macallen condo building, the Lofts at 36 A,Allele Lofts, and the Court Square Press Lofts.There's also a relatively new Eleven West apartment building just above the Starbucks and Stephi's in Southie restaurant.Just a couple of years ago,Foodies Urban Market opened a new grocery store on West Broadway.In addition to this area's close proximity to the South End, it also has the benefit of having the Broadway Station T-stop in the midst of it all.You can see more details and renderingsfor 170 West Broadway at Bldup.com.Here's the project proposal submitted in April 2014 to the Boston Planning and Development Agency.Here are South Boston condos for sale.Are you in the market tobuya condo or home inBoston? Heres myoverview of Boston real estate byneighborhood.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, or if you have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please dont hesitate to call me at617-584-9790.You can alsoemail me by clicking the button below.   

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Bostons High-Rises Under Construction, Mapped
• Amazon Settles on Back Bay for Expansion into Boston
• Condo Sales Hit Lofty Heights Last Year in Boston
• Fidelitys Real Estate Arm Studying Seaport World Trade Center Redevelopment

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 245 Marlborough Street, #2, Back Bay $3,225,000
• 21 Father Francis Gilday Street, #505, South End $774,900
• 165 Tremont Street, #1201, Midtown $2,475,000
• 411 Main Street, #2, Charlestown $899,900

 Here's a chance to live in a South Boston3 bed condo in the most desirable of East side locations. This floor-through unit offers 2 full baths, open concept living, high ceilings, and incredible natural light. The granite chef's kitchen features stainlessappliances, glass-tile backsplash, and direct access formal dining. You can relax next to the fireplace in theoversized living room.The master suite features agigantic walk-in closet, bow window, and custom bath.This home has a private deck with southeast exposure, making it the perfect place to spend Spring and Summer. There are generous guest bedrooms, central A/C, and private storage.Here are more details and photos for 212 L Street, #2.Here are more South Boston condos for sale.If youhavequestions about this property, or about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email usingthe blue linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• A Waterfront That's Rapidly Transforming
• A Boston Parking Space: How Much Value Does it Add to a Home?
• Seven Huge Greater Boston Projects Set to Break Ground in 2017
• The Number of Homes for Sale in Massachusetts is Insanely Low

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 21 Father Francis Gilday Street, #505, South End $775,000
• 505 Tremont Street, #612, South End $1,049,000
• 197 Fayerweather Street, #2, Cambridge $728,000
• 28 Mount Vernon Street, #2, Beacon Hill $4,695,000

A proposal for a 16 condo building in South Boston is currently under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA). The plan calls for a 26,548 square foot building at 33-39 Ward Street. The location is near to the Andrew Station T stop.The plans include thirteen 2-bedroom condos and three 3-bedroom condos from1,067 to 2,104 square feet in size.Sutphin Architects of Charlestown, MA, filed a letter of intent in December of 2016 on behalf of developer Transcend, LLC.Designs by Sutphin Architects includeThe Faretra luxury condo building in East Boston, The Residences at 100 A Street in South Boston, and the 135 Athens Street condos in South Boston.Read the Boston Herald's Developer Plans 16 Condos in Southie.You can also see the proposal submitted to the BPDA.Are you thinking about where to live in Boston?If youhavequestions 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

#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThis South Boston 3 bed condo is a 2,400 square foot corner unit townhouse with3 exposures,an abundance of naturallight, and gleaming hardwood floors. The expansive open concept living room has agas fireplace, and opens to an exquisite kitchen featuring Sub-Zero and wine refrigerator, and granite and steel with a beautiful glass backsplash. There are two balconies; one off the kitchen and one off the second floor bedroom. This home has 2.5 bathrooms.The entire top floor is a dedicated master suite with sitting room that could easily be converted into a nursery or guest bedroom. It hascustom walk-in closets, a private bath with free standing claw soaking tub, separate shower, and marble counters.There are threezones of heating and cooling, as well as an alarm system. There is a private entry on E. Third Street, and garage parking for twocars.See more photos and details for 402 E. 3rd Street, #1.See other South Boston condos for sale.Ifyou have questions about this home, orare interested in seeing it,please call meat617-584-9790, or email me via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Despite Limited Inventory Greater Boston Market Continues to Boom
• Millennium Penthouse Condo $35M Sale Sets Boston Record
• Millennium Tower Continues to see Multi-Million Dollar Condo Sales

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 21 Father Francis Gilday Street, #508, South End $765,000
• 40 Worcester Street #1, South End $1,245,000
• 212 Winchester Street #1, Brookline $1,745,000
• 85 E. India Row #37 A/B, Waterfront $2,600,000