Boston’s real estate market is booming, and gorgeous properties can be found on every corner. But how far exactly does your money get you? We’re comparing listings priced around $3-5 million in three different Boston neighborhoods - Beacon Hill, Back Bay and South End - to see just how much bang you can get for your buck.
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15 Marlborough Street PH
Between the enviable location, large floor plan, luxurious finishes and stunning views, this Back Bay penthouse truly leaves nothing to be desired. Neighboring the public gardens, this home sits inside an extra-wide historic building, boasting a whopping 2,220 square feet of living space spread across three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The entire home is outfitted with beautiful amenities and finishes, such as the kitchen’s stone countertops and custom cabinetry, and the primary suite’s walk-in closet and four-piece marble bath. The cherry on top? The expansive private roof deck. Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, Coldwell Banker, 617.796.6084, ricardoboston.com
33 Brimmer Street, Unit A
Nestled into Beacon Hill’s Flat of the Hill sits 33 Brimmer Street, a beautiful duplex where no detail is overlooked. Perfect for a young family, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home is well equipped to entertain, from 12-foot ceilings in the family room to a chef’s kitchen featuring Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances. Direct elevator access, a spacious enclosed private patio, two marble fireplaces, bay windows, glass-paneled French doors and bedrooms with direct backyard access all await. George Sarkis, Douglas Elliman, 617.267.3500, elliman.com
40 Hanson Street
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This newly renovated South End townhouse offers all the best of urban living without compromises. Its five floors of living spaces feature amenities such as outdoor space on each level, an open kitchen/dining area, an enclosed private patio, a custom gas fireplace and a sprawling and ultra-private primary suite. Thoughtful renovations have truly turned this home into a rare opportunity, from the primary suite’s spacious walk-in closet to the accordion doors opening to the private patio, allowing indoor-outdoor living all summer long. Alan Duggan, Compass, 617.943.3450, compass.com
Whether you prefer tons of square footage, modern amenities or a prime location, these on-the-market Boston homes are once-in-a-lifetime properties. Let us know which is your favorite!