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Back Bay Boston Real Estate

back bayOverview: The Back Bay is home to several beautiful parks, excellent shopping and dining, and some of Boston’s most desired real estate.

Culture: Newbury Street, Copley Square, The Prudential Center and Boylston Street, are all part of this special neighborhood. Shopping, dining, music and art – no matter what type of entertainment you’re looking for, you can find it here.

Location: Back Bay is located in the heart of Boston along the scenic Charles River. Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, and the Boston Common are both just a short walk away.

Transportation: The MBTA’s Green Line has several stops in Back Bay: Arlington, Copley, Hynes Convention Center and Prudential Center. Back Bay Station also services the Orange Line as well as the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak.

Colleges & Universities: Berklee College of Music, Boston Architectural College.

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473 Beacon Street Boston MA 02115
Open House

MLS Number 73093230

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sun 04/2 11:00 am. to 12:30 pm.
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 535

Sun-drenched penthouse in premier Back Bay location. South-facing windows and open floor plan emphasize the sense of light and space throughout this inviting one bedroom home. Enjoy morning coffee beside the bay windows and the perfect office nook with built-in shelving on work-from-home days. Well-proportioned kitchen provides ample space for a bistro table and stunning views of the iconic Prudential Tower against the Back Bay skyline. Complete with in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and freshly updated common areas. Ideally located in a historic brownstone just blocks from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, Prudential, Copley, MIT and the exciting Fenway Center Development. This is an outstanding opportunity for a first-time home buyer or astute investor.

Listed by Elizabeth Damon and Charlotte Polk of Donnelly + Co.

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Federal 30-year interest rate: 6.42% last updated on Mar 23, 2023
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321 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02115
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MLS Number 73093148

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sat 04/1 12:30 pm. to 1:30 pm.
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 2
  • Square Feet 1,425

Spectacular sunny side Commonwealth Ave penthouse! This gracious 2 bedroom + study enjoys a fabulous sunny southern orientation over historic Commonwealth Ave Mall. Flooded with natural light, this top floor home has a top-of-the-line chef's kitchen with stone counters, an island/breakfast bar, and abundant storage. This well designed kitchen is open to a large living area, ideal for entertaining with its beautiful fireplace, hardwood floor, tall ceiling heights and stunning views. A well proportioned study is located just off the main living room. A skylit staircase and formal dining space has access to the kitchen and living area and is a beautiful focal point of this special home. Two bedrooms including a large primary suite with a new marble bath and walk in closet. A staircase to the roof top head house leads out to a sensational roof top oasis. Complete with sound, lighting and stunning views of the Back Bay skyline. This special offering is complete w tandem parking for 1 car.

Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig and Michael Harper of MGS Group Real Estate LTD

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123 Saint Botolph Street Boston MA 02115
Open House

MLS Number 73093141

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sun 04/2 12:30 pm. to 2:00 pm.
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 655

Sunny 1 bed 1 bath penthouse with new PRIVATE roof deck on St Botolph Street! This top floor unit features updated eat-in kitchen and bathroom, central AC, hardwood floors, fireplace, and private roof deck with exceptional city views. Amazing location on the Back Bay / South End border, close to public transportation, grocery stores, convenience stores, and many of Boston's most popular restaurants and shopping destinations. Professionally managed building. No pets allowed. Tenant in place till 8/31/2023 at $2900/month.

Listed by Zhiqiang Zhang of Fairview Partners International LLC

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362 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02115
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MLS Number 73092938

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sat 04/1 12:00 pm. to 2:00 pm.
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 701

Enjoy the natural sun light in this 6th Floor southeast facing charming 1 bed+study unit! This professionally managed elevator building centrally locates in the heart of Back Bay along beautifully tree-lined Commonwealth Ave, with a spectacular common roof deck, common laundry on each floor & easy access to all Back Bay conveniences. Unit features updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, granite countertops & gas cooking. Hardwood floors in the living area & bedroom, large Pella windows, 2 large closets in the bedroom, a 7x7 study/den/dinning area currently being used as dining area, high ceilings, traditional moldings/wainscoting & fireplace with mantle. Don’t miss out on easy access to the many shops/restaurants, Newbury Street, Eataly, plus public transit/highways, and the Esplanade! Not to be missed, move right in!

Listed by David-Daili Xiao of Engel & Volkers Newton

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407 Marlborough Boston MA 02115
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MLS Number 73092729

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Fri 03/31 4:00 pm. to 5:30 pm.
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 970

Spacious and charming two-bedroom, one-bath residence awaits you on Back Bay's coveted Marlborough Street. Featuring an open concept layout, each room effortlessly leads into the next with gleaming hardwood floors throughout the entire condo. Starting with the living/dining room, where you'll find a cozy fireplace, custom built-ins including shelving & cabinetry, recessed lighting, & high ceilings. The adjacent kitchen offers updated cabinetry, beautiful granite counters, stainless appliances, and a pantry. Two well-proportioned bedrooms and a renovated bathroom complete this elegant condo. Venture up to the common access roof deck and enjoy the panoramic views of the River and Boston skyline. 407 Marlborough is a professionally managed Elevator, pet-friendly condo with onsite laundry and many other amenities. Conveniently located for easy access to the Charles River, the Boston Public Garden, Prudential Center, The Fenway, MIT, Newbury St And the best of Back Bay shopping and cafes.

Listed by Roberta Orlandino and Tyrone Sayers of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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8 Garrison Street Boston MA 02116

MLS Number 73092694

  • Condo
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 305
  • Neighborhood Back Bay

RENOVATED semi-furnished, front-facing and spacious studio in historic and elegant Garrison Hall. Large, bright windows. High ceilings. Refinished hardwood floors. Laundry and additional storage unit in basement. Professionally managed. Located on a quiet, Back Bay street and just steps from the supermarket, the Pru, Copley Place, the South End, and Newbury St. Walk to the Green and Orange lines and Back Bay Station commuter rail.

Listed by Daphne Romanoff of New England Home Realty

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171 Beacon Street Boston MA 02116
Open House

MLS Number 73092662

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sat 04/1 12:00 pm. to 1:30 pm.
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 445

Tremendous 1 Bedroom Condo opportunity in Boston's Historic Back Bay! Own your piece of one of Boston's most prestigious blocks on one of the most desirable streets in the city! This front facing, garden level condominium is located in a beautiful brownstone and is a superb opportunity for an investor/landlord or for an owner occupant alike. This well laid out unit has a private front garden entrance, a rear entrance accessible through the main lobby of the building, and laundry in the hallway just outside the unit. This charming condo features an open living room, decorative fireplace with mantle, front facing bay windows with shutters, recently installed quartz counters, quartz breakfast bar, built in microwave, dishwasher, gas cooking, good closet space and storage, a fully renovated bathroom with tile, a stand up glass enclosed shower, and more! Walk to the Public Garden, Newbury Street, The Comm Ave Mall, Public Transit and all that living in this superb location has to offer!

Listed by Matthew Giangregorio of Charlesgate Realty Group,llc

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341 Beacon Boston MA 02116
Open House

MLS Number 73092615

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sat 04/1 11:30 am. to 12:30 pm.
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 445
  • Neighborhood Back Bay

Own a spacious , sunny, crisp Studio in an elegant condominium building with recent common area upgrades. This home is one block from the Charles River Fairfield footbridge and three blocks to Newbury Street in the heart of historic Back Bay. This special home features a nook to install a Murphy Bed and has two large 6 foot tall South Facing windows that flood the home with light and a decorative fireplace. There is a spacious pass thru kitchen with generous counters and cabinets and abundant closet space and an attractive bathroom. Common laundry on the floor. There is central a/c and a Nest thermostat. Professional off site management. Locked Common Area Bike Storage and pet friendly building. This is an opportunity to own in an elegant prestigious building where homes have traded for over $3Million.

Listed by Maureen O'Hara of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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290 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02115
Open House

MLS Number 73092522

  • Condo
  • Next Open House: Sun 04/2 11:30 am. to 1:00 pm.
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 455

Enjoy the best of Back Bay living in this beautifully renovated one bed / one bath property! Located on the sought after Commonwealth Avenue, this unit provides a spacious & airy layout that elegantly blends classic architectural detail with contemporary finishes. Eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, & LED under cabinet lighting. Updates include completely refinished hardwood floors, custom Caeserstone quartz infinity breakfast bar, Philips Hue smart system lighting through the unit, Lockly Smartlock with fingerprint & coded access, and updated fixtures, hardware & finishes throughout (to name a few). Full-size windows with Levolor top-down/bottom-up shades provide both light and privacy, and a large closet system separates the living & sleeping areas without compromising on space. Other features include a renovated marble bathroom, ample storage, common laundry right outside your door & professionally managed elevator building.

Listed by Lina Kriva Homes International Group and Christin Aoude of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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209 Beacon Street Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA209 Beacon Street, Back Bay

Price$7,650,000

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MLS Number 73092242

  • MultiFamily
  • Bedrooms 10
  • Bathroom 8
  • Square Feet 9,008
  • Parking Spaces 1

Built in 1874 by renowned architects Peabody and Stearns, and lovingly maintained by the same family since 1944, this handsome five story brick and brownstone building, located in the heart of the Back Bay, is close to the Boston Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street shops, restaurants and so much more. This American Academic style home with beautiful French-influenced interiors is currently configured as a five unit owner-occupied building consisting of a three bedroom owner’s duplex; a two bedroom one bath floor-through unit with a large partially covered deck; a three bedroom one and a half bath floor-through; a one bedroom rear triplex; a front facing studio and an office in the rear on the garden level; parking and a courtyard/garden in the back. The owner’s duplex features 12ft ceilings, stately fireplaces, and a grand living room with hand-blocked French Wallpaper This 25-foot wide building would make a great single-family home or continued use as a multifamily.

Listed by Miller & Co. and Douglas Miller of Compass

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