Home Buying

Our picks: What $400,000 will buy you in Greater Boston

We found condos in Newton, Marblehead, Dorchester, and Swampscott and a Cape in Framingham.

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49 Grove St., Unit 4 in Newton is listed for $409,000. via MLS

Looking to spend about $400,000 on a house in Greater Boston? We found five properties — condos in Newton, Marblehead, Dorchester, and Swampscott and a Cape in Framingham — around that price point. Check them out:

49 Grove St., Unit 4, Newton
$409,000
2 bedrooms, 1 full bath
701 square feet

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. – via MLS
49-Grove-Street-Unit4-Newton
. – via MLS

This condo in a Newton Victorian offers lots of natural light, along with a modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. In the living room, you’ll find an ornate fireplace and high ceilings. There is also an in-unit washer and dryer, deeded storage in the basement, and one deeded parking space.

26 Village St., No. 1, Marblehead
$394,999
2 bedrooms, 1 full bath
867 square feet

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. – via MLS
26-Village-Street-Marblehead
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This renovated condo offers a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. The floors are tigerwood, and there are large windows throughout the living area. The home comes with two deeded parking spaces.

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118 Fairmount St., No. 1, Dorchester
$399,000
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
1,220 square feet

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. – via MLS
118-Fairmount-Street-Boston
. – via MLS

Recently renovated, this unit in a historic home offers original details like the molding and oak floors, but it also has an updated kitchen, LED lighting, a high-efficiency heating system, low-emissivity windows, and a new roof. There is subway tile in the bathrooms and ceiling fans in the bedrooms. The unit comes with backyard access.

441 Essex St., No. 205E, Swampscott
$397,900
2 bedrooms, 2 full baths
1,116 square feet

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. – via MLS
441-Essex-Street-Swampscott
. – via MLS

Set in a luxury condo building, this unit features quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and custom wood cabinets. The master suite offers a walk-in closet and a high-end bath. There are floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, as well as a slider to a private balcony. Garage parking is included in the price. The photos seen here are of the model unit.

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173 Prospect St., Framingham
$399,900
4 bedrooms, 2 full baths
2,072 square feet

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. – via MLS
173-Prospect-Street-Framingham
. – via MLS

This Royal Barry Wills Cape boasts a fireplace in the living room, a formal dining room, and a full basement with high ceilings and a fireplace. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, an office space, and a bathroom. The home, which is set on a 0.96-acre lot, offers an in-ground pool and a two-car garage.

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Correction: Due to incorrect listing information, a previous version of this story gave the wrong location for the Dorchester condo.

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