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Greatest layout, 3rd flr, updated, 2 bd/2 new bth in a most desirable Back Bay triple elevator bldng. Enjoy the oversized L/R w/ inviting F/P w/mntle, gleaming hwd/flrs & great views from xtra-lrg sunny bow window. Gorgeous renov, open eat-in kitch w/granite & SS designer app. Spac bright, MBR w/ensuite mrbl bath, ceilng fan lrg closet. Spac, sunny, 2nd bdrm w/wall unit & lrg closet. W/D on flr, newly renov cmn areas, strg avail, stunning roof deck, prk avail.Furnishings Avail Also-Move Right In

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362 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
$524,000

The one with it all. Perfect P/H on Marlborough! Sunny side w/main living areas flooded w/light. Elevator to 4th flr flr-thru, entry foyer w/large clst & access to 2 BRs & full BA. 1/2 stairs to huge open Living w/gran/ss kitch, double height ceils, office area, HWF, French doors to charming front-facing stone balcony w/fab skyline views. 1/2 stairs to MBR suite w/marble BA & W/D, huge cali-king BR w/twin walk in custom clsts, strge clst & skylight. Spect cmmn Rf Dck. C -A/C & 1 deaded drct prk

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403 Marlborough St.
Boston
$1,264,000

 


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How to Choose A Neighborhood for Your Home Search Share


Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Your local REALTOR® can offer neighborhood information to guide you in your search.

When evaluating a neighborhood you should investigate local conditions. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes, some of the following factors may be more important considerations than others:

  • quality of schools
  • property values
  • traffic
  • crime rate
  • future construction
  • proximity to schools, employment, hospitals, shops, public transportation, prisons, freeways, airports, beaches, parks, stadiums and cultural centers such as museums and theaters

Neighborhood Search Strategies for Limited Budgets

If you’re a first time-buyer with limited financial resources, it's wise to buy a home that meets your primary needs in the best neighborhood that fits within your price range. You can maximize your home purchase location by incorporating some of the following strategies into your neighborhood search:

  • Upcoming neighborhoods: Look for communities that are likely to become "hot neighborhoods" in the coming years. They can often be discovered on the periphery of the most continuously desirable areas.
    Check for planned future development such as additional transit; new community services such as pools and theatres; and chain stores planning to move in.
    Look for a home in a good neighborhood that is a bit farther out of the city. If commuting is a concern, purchase a home that is close to public transportation.
  • Neighborhood demand: Look at the neighborhood demand by asking your real estate agent whether multiple offers are being made, whether the gap between the list price and sale price is decreasing and whether there is active community involvement. You can also drive around neighborhoods and see how many "sale pending" and "sold" signs there are in a particular area.
  • Co-ownership: Look into purchasing a condominium or co-op, rather than a house, in a desirable neighborhood. This way you still may be able to purchase in a prime area that you otherwise could not afford.


MidtownBoston
Midtown is an upscale residential, retail, and commercial office district. It is comprised of 30 blocks, bordered by Boylston Street, Tremont Street, Washington Street, and Arlington Street. This historic and architecturally rich neighborhood is c... More On This Community
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Beacon HillBoston
Beacon Hill is a 19th-century downtown Boston residential neighborhood situated directly north of the Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. It has a rich community life, with neighbors knowing neighbors. Approximately one-half mile square, Beac... More On This Community
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South EndSouth End
The South End is one of Boston's most vibrant communities. Situated next to the Back Bay and Beacon Hill areas, the South End is bordered by Massachusetts Avenue, Berkeley Avenue, and from Columbus Avenue to Harrison Avenue. The South End sits on the... More On This Community

HinghamHingham
Hingham is a town in Plymouth County on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The town of Hingham was dubbed "Bare Cove" by the first colonizing English in 1633, but two years later was incorporated as a town under the name "Hingham". Hingham is situated... More On This Community
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