Is it possible to get an affordable* single family in Downtown Boston these days? Are there any single family homes in Boston listed for sale under $1 million? Why yes, there are as a matter of fact.

While the downtown Boston market is pretty much made up of condos, there are still many single family homes sprinkled throughout the city.  The majority of the single family town homes and brownstones of Beacon Hill and Back Bay, when renovated, usually fetch quite a premium and sell in the $3,000,000 plus range.  Areas like the North End, Bay Village, and South End can have more affordable single family homes, albeit it’s still a rare find for a listing under $1,000,000.  But there are a few affordable listings in downtown Boston for those who enjoy the benefits of a single family home over a condominium and want to stay in the city.

*ok, so “affordable” is a relative term here in Boston, but single family homes under $1 million are a rare breed, and that qualifies these two as affordable and a  great value.

The Market: Single family homes in Boston

In the downtown Boston neighborhoods of Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Financial District, Midtown, North End, Seaport District, South End, Waterfront, West End, and The Fenway areas there are currently 50 single family homes on the market and only 2 of these homes there are listed for sale under $1,000,000.  Here’s a quick market synopsis:

• Active Listings:  50 (see all Downtown Boston Single Family Homes For Sale)
• Average Price:  $4,627,000
• Days on Market:  277
• Average Price Per Sq Ft: $816

Here at Charlesgate Realty, we just so happen to be listing the only two single family homes in Boston for sale under $1 million.  Have a look at them:

5 Tileston Place in the North End – NEW Listing

Pristine Renovation of Single Family Town Home

Located in a quaint gated courtyard in the Historic North End with deeded Parking and two outdoor areas, this home has three plus bedrooms and two and half baths spanning four stories, plus a penthouse roof deck level.  Four working fireplaces, pine hardwood floors, and custom mill work, closets and shutters throughout. Central HVAC, vacuum, and A/V intercom system, as well as Bose surround sound in media and living rooms. Huge basement storage room and expansion potential to add another living level and higher deck.

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69 Joy Street in Beacon Hill

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