Condos suitable for singles
$195 a month
BEDROOMS
1
BATHS
1
LAST SOLD FOR
$35,000 in 1992
PROS
On the top floor of a 1900 brick brownstone — set on a street of similar Victorian row houses — this condo with bamboo flooring is less than a mile from the Silver Line, between the waterfront and the restaurants of Chelsea Square. From the second-floor entry, carpeted stairs lead up into the kitchen and dining area, with a skylight, modern black cabinets, distinctive light fixture, and views of the Tobin Bridge. There's an alcove with stacked laundry nearby. Past a newer bath with tile flooring that looks like wood, the bedroom is next to the living room with an exposed brick wall, built-in shelves, and storage closet.
CONS
Basement and utility systems can only be accessed through the first-floor unit.
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The kitchen has modern black cabinets, a distinctive light fixture, and views of the Tobin Bridge.
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Adam Shulman, Leading Edge, 617-872-9731, adam@shulmanrealtor.com
$469,900
8 WILLIAMS STREET UNIT E1 / SALEM
An exterior view of 8 Williams Street, Unit E1, in Salem.
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SQUARE FEET
757
CONDO FEE
$300 a month
BEDROOMS
1
BATHS
1
LAST SOLD FOR
$404,000 in 2022
PROS
Just steps away from the Salem Common, this spacious, pet-friendly unit with hardwood floors is on the first floor of an 1808 Federal-style building, near downtown's shops, restaurants, and commuter rail. From the back porch, enter through a glass door into a remodeled kitchen with granite counters, exposed wood beams, stainless appliances, center island, and stacked laundry. The living room has a fireplace, built-in china cabinet, and recessed lighting. Past an updated bath with marble vanity, the large, sunny bedroom in back has a fireplace with dentil molding and paneled, recessed window bays. The unit includes a deeded parking space and basement storage.
CONS
Fireplaces are decorative; no central air.
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The remodeled kitchen has granite counters and exposed wood beams.
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Allison Murray, Chinatti Realty Group, 978-888-7649, allison.murray@chinattirealty.com
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