$449,999
566 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE #304 / KENMORE
SQUARE FEET 600
CONDO FEE $370 a month
BEDROOMS 1 BATHS 1
LAST SOLD FOR $388,000 in 2017
PROS This converted studio with parquet floors is on the third floor of Kenmore Towers, a cooperative building in the heart of Kenmore Square, near the Green Line, Boston University, and Fenway Park—and from where Route 20 begins its coast-to-coast course. Enter to find a galley kitchen at left with mosaic tile backsplash; a short hall at right leads to a bath and closet. Past the bedroom—with French doors and transom windows to bring in natural light—the living room has a full wall of southwest-facing floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders to a private balcony. The building has a shared lounge, outdoor pool and hot tub, and common laundry. CONS No off-street parking, but with a Walk Score of 9.5 out of 10, a car may not be necessary.
Louis Gordon, Century 21 Revolution, 857-210-9925, Lou@C21Revolution.com
$949,900
101 NORTH BEACON STREET #303 / WATERTOWN
SQUARE FEET 1,177
CONDO FEE $626 a month
BEDROOMS 3 BATHS 2
LAST SOLD FOR $975,000 in 2022
PROS This penthouse unit with wood floors and 10-foot ceilings sits on the third floor of a 2021 building a few blocks from Watertown Square and the Charles River. Enter into a great room, where the kitchen has stainless appliances, two walls of flat-panel cabinets, and a large center island. There’s a wall of windows in the living area with glass doors to a private balcony. Past a small office, find a laundry closet, bedroom, and bath with built-in shelves. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, automated blinds, and spacious private bath with step-in shower and double vanity. The unit includes two parking spots, while shared amenities include a large roof deck, fitness room, grilling patio, and EV charging. CONS Busy road.
Brian Fitzpatrick, Coldwell Banker, 781-258-8331, Brian.Fitzpatrick@nemoves.com
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