Our picks: What $750,000 will buy you right now in Greater Boston
Choices range from a three-bedroom condo in Brookline to a mid-century modern home in Carlisle.
Would you prefer a renovated condo in Somerville or an antique single-family in Marblehead? How about a three-bedroom condo in Brookline or a contemporary in Carlisle? You can have any of these (and more) if your budget is $750,000.
We chose five Greater Boston homes at this price point and ranked them from highest price per square foot to lowest. Check them out:
591 Somerville Ave., No. 7, Somerville
$750,000
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
1,244 square feet
$602.89 per square foot
This renovated condo is filled with natural light and sleek new appliances. In the kitchen, you’ll find marble countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a center island with seating. Outside, there is a fenced-in garden and one off-street parking space. Other amenities include LED lights, central air, and easy access to the MBTA.
215 Crafts Road, No. 1, Brookline
$750,000
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
1,310 square feet
$572.52 per square foot
Located in Chestnut Hill, this condo boasts an open floor plan, bow front windows, and hardwood floors. On the lower level, you’ll find the kitchen, laundry, and dining and sitting areas. The master has a walk-in closet, and the home also comes with off-street parking and a private rear patio.
101 Elm St., Marblehead
$750,000
5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
2,625 square feet
$285.71 per square feet
This circa 1705 home still has many of its charming antique elements, such as exposed beams, pumpkin pine floors, fireplaces, and stained-glass windows, though there have been many updates and even an addition put on the back of the house. From the family room, you can access the patio and a large backyard. The home sits on a 0.13-acre parcel, which includes two sheds.
3 Fairways Lane, Methuen
$750,000
5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
3,238 square feet
$231.62 per square foot
Abutting Merrimack Valley Golf Club, this home offers a living room open to the dining room and a eat-in kitchen with lots of windows, a center island, stainless-steel appliances, and granite countertops. Upstairs in the master bedroom, there are walk-in closets and a large bathroom.
384 River Road, Carlisle
$750,000
3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
3,305 square feet
$226.93 per square foot
Set on two acres and built in the mid-century modern style, this home boasts walls of glass and cathedral cedar-lined ceilings. The home was recently expanded to include a large seating area with a bay window that can be used as a den or breakfast room.
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