What $500,000 will buy you right now all over Greater Boston
Our picks range from a floor-through unit in Somerville to a triangular-shaped contemporary in Easton.
For half a million dollars in Greater Boston, you can have your pick of a wide variety of properties. For sale at this price point is a floor-through condo in Somerville, a two-bedroom condo in Dorchester, a home with an open-concept floor plan in Swampscott, a Colonial in North Andover, and a triangular-shaped home in Easton on a cul-de-sac.
See them here, ordered from the highest price per square foot to the lowest:
35 Skehan St., Unit 1, Somerville
$499,000
1 bedroom, 1 bath
740 square feet
$674.32 per square foot
This four-exposure home has a private entrance and its own two-car driveway. The yard and gardens are shared with others in the building. Inside the unit, you’ll find a foyer that leads to a bright and open living area. There is also an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, white cabinetry, and room for a table.
46 Newport St., Dorchester
$499,000
2 bedrooms, 2 baths
904 square feet
$551.99 per square foot
This condo boasts a large open space containing the living area with a fireplace, a spot for a dining room table, and an updated kitchen, which features stainless-steel appliances and a peninsula topped with black granite. Other details include a master with an en-suite bath, a private porch accessible through a sliding-glass door, crown molding, and two off-street parking spaces.
4 Belleaire Dr., Swampscott
$499,000
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
1,749 square feet
$285.31 per square foot
Set on a 0.23-acre lot, this home offers a large outdoor space, including a deck off the living room and a paver patio. The kitchen has been completely updated to include a center island with seating, stainless-steel appliances, and granite countertops. There are also hardwood floors, central air conditioning, and a one-car garage. The home has an additional 264 square feet of living space on the lower level.
51 West Woodbridge Road, North Andover
$499,900
3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath
1,850 square feet
$270.22 per square foot
This Colonial, which was the caretaker’s cottage on the Mifflin Estate, was updated in 2013 but still has many charming elements, such as built-ins and brick fireplaces. The living room offers French doors that lead to a sunroom with a cathedral ceiling and a skylight. The kitchen, which opens to the family room, is updated to feature Corian countertops and a breakfast bar. The home sits on a 0.3-acre lot.
15 Justin Dr., Easton
$499,800
3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath
1,904 square feet
$262.50 per square foot
Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home was built by the current owner. There are vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, which has an L-shaped bar. In the family room, there is a brick fireplace, along with exposed ceiling beams and hardwood floors, while in the dining room, you’ll find a skylight. The walkout finished basement offers a second kitchen, a bonus room, and a full bathroom. The home sits on a 0.96-acre lot.
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