back bay: "Downsizing:" Why Buyers are Opting for Luxury Rentals
- 07/10/15 01:38 AM
While it appears to be just a short time ago that the American 1% were opting for 10,000 square foot homes, one-upping their friends, and seeking as much acreage as possible, the tides are visibly changing. In a recent report by Bloomberg Business, it accounts the rapidly declining demand for large properties in Greenwich, with buyers substituting their interests for luxury rental complexes and developments. With the term "downsizing," becoming mainstream, homeowners state that this doesn't necessarily mean that one has to downsize the square footage of the home, but rather the square footage of the entire property. With continual maintenance … (1 comments)
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back bay: CastlesMag.com’s Top Ten Massachusetts/ Boston Properties (May 2015)
- 06/19/15 04:35 AM
Recently featured on YouTube are CastlesMag.com’s Top Ten Massachusetts/ Boston homes for our May 2015 video. Ranging from Back Bay brownstones to summer escapes in Cape Cod, the selection details every aspect of luxury living in Massachusetts. While many of us can only dream about living in such homes, it doesn’t hurt to take a peak at the lifestyle of the super-rich. It should inspire you! Click here to explore our fantasy properties, and the very best of what the Boston and Massachusetts housing market has to offer for the month of May 2015.
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back bay: May 2015 Local Market Update - Back Bay, Boston, MA
- 06/19/15 01:34 AM
Between May 2014 and May 2015 for Back Bay, a neighborhood in Boston, MA, the number of sales closed on single-family homes decreased by 100%, as did the average sales price in the area. The number of days of the houses on the market decreased by 100% and new listings in Back Bay increased by 100%.
As for condominium properties in the area, the sales increased by 33.3%, and the average sales price increased by 16.2%. The number of days on the market for condos in Back Bay decreased by 22.7% and the number of new listings increased by 21.4%.
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back bay: The NEW Most Expensive Place to Live in Boston
- 06/02/15 04:00 AM
(Photo credit to CBT Architects)
Boston is known for it's expensive rental market, and recently a condo in an expensive area of Boston, Back Bay, was sold for $12.5 million and now holds the title as one of the most expensive condo sold in Boston, according to Scott Van Voorhis, a Boston.com Correspondent.
The condo features only two bedrooms and two and a half baths, so one wouldn't think that it would be so expensive! The 12th floor condo in the Mandarin Oriental is 3,222 square feet, which puts the condo at a whopping $3,880 per square foot. According to Voorhis, this is the record breaking … (1 comments)
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back bay: Local Market Update for Back Bay, Boston, MA
- 02/20/15 04:56 AM
Between January 2014 and January 2015, closings of single-family properties in Back Bay, a neighborhood in Boston haven't changed a bit. With a single sale in both months, there was neither an increase or a decrease. That being said, the average sales price of the property sold increased by 54.5%. Unfortunately, the amount of time on the market increased by a whopping 328.6%! No new listings were added to the market in either January 2014 or 2015.
Condominium properties in Back Bay, on the other hand, had a nice increase all around. 10.5% more properties closed in January 2015 than 2014 … (0 comments)
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back bay: ROBIN WILLIAMS' TIE TO BOSTON-"YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT REAL LOSS"
- 08/11/14 10:41 PM
Robin's Academy Award Winning Dialogue
Robin Williams is dead, and while millions grieve I want to offer up my remembrance of the great comic, actor and humanitarian with the movie clip above. It's a simple enough scene. Robin with Matt Damon from the movie "Good Will Hunting". It was filmed in the famous "Public Gardens' Pond" in Boston's Back Bay where people come to "sail" on the swan boats, walk through the rows of beautiful flowers, watch the ducks and the swans and often sit and talk on the park benches that ring the pond. People come to sit on those … (5 comments)
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back bay: Breathtaking Limestone Mansion in Boston's Back Bay
- 04/18/14 02:06 AM
A genuine mansion in the heart of Boston's Back Bay, this 5 bedroom home includes a 2,200 bottle wine cellar, 5 fireplaces, and 6 parking spots, as well as a beautiful, handcrafted wooden stairway leading to a skylight.
Located along Boston's famous, tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall, this building projects "mansion", even amongst the streets sea of brownstones. The building also features an artisan crafted limestone exterior, including arched windows and balconies.
Price: 13,900,000
MLS #: 71570325
130 Commonwealth avenue, Boston, MA
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back bay: 45 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116
- 12/07/13 02:49 AM
This luxury property contains a sunny, spacious floorplan, high ceilings, oversized windows, and is elevator-accesssible. The kitchen contains granite countertops and hand-crafted cabinetry.
All rooms contain wiring for sound and TV, and the powder room features a hand-crafted marble vanity,
For more information on this property, please click here.
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back bay: New Listings in Boston and Surrounding Area
- 02/25/13 03:18 AM
1.) 5 Willow Road
Weston, MA 02493
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $14,500,000
Bedrooms: 7
Sq.ft: 588,060
2) 211 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $15,500,000
Bedrooms: 11
Sq.ft: 15,000
3) 10 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
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Price: $11,750,000
Bedrooms: 10
Sq.ft: 3,752
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back bay: Boston Lofts: 360 Newbury Street
- 12/06/12 05:44 AM
The lofts at 360 Newbury Street are a contemporary landmark formerly known as the Tower Records Building. Enjoy urban living with easily accesible public transportation, restaurants, and shops. Inside, you have breathtaking Back Bay and Downton views and plenty of natural light throughout the loft.
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price Range: $550,000 - $3,000,000Units: 54
Appliances: Dishwasher,Electric Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Microwave,Sink Disposal,Washer/DryerCommunity Features: Boutique Building,Concierge,Doorman,Elevator,Mid-Rise,On-Site Security,Pet Friendly,Secured Entry
Interior Amenities: Central A/C,Central Heat,Granite Countertops,Hardwood Floors,Walk-in ClosetProperty Type: City Views,Loft,New Construction
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back bay: 180 Beacon Street - Boston MA 02116
- 12/05/12 05:48 AM
The new development on 180 Beacon Street in Boston, MA is now completed and ready for immediate occupancy. This Manhattan-style residence lies in the Back Bay neighborhood and is only mintes away from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, the Public Garden and Beacon Hill.
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price Range: $450,000 - $7,000,000Units: 13
Appliances: Dishwasher,Electric Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Microwave,Sink Disposal,Washer/DryerCommunity Features: Concierge,Doorman,Elevator,High-Rise,On-Site Security,Pet Friendly,Secured Entry
Exterior and Interior Amenities: Garage,Patio,Water View,Central A/C,Central HeatProperty Type: City Views,River Front,Water Views,Waterfront
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back bay: New Condo Listings in Boston - Back Bay, Waterfront, and Charlestown
- 08/20/12 04:00 AM
1.) 221 Columbus - Unit 800Boston, MA: Back Bay 02116
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Price: $7,200,000 Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq.Ft: 3,500
2.) 234 Causeway Street - Unit xoBoston, MA: Waterfront 02114
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Price: $4,850,000 Rooms: 9 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3.5 Sq.Ft: 4,104
3.) 197 8th Street - Unit PH230Boston, MA: Charlestown 02129
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Price: $1,325,000Rooms: 5 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq.Ft: 2,432
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back bay: New Condo Listings in Back Bay - Boston, MA
- 07/26/12 05:39 AM
1.) 65 Marlborough Street - Unit 4Boston, MA: Back Bay 02116
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,174,000 Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 Sq.Ft: 1,304
2.) 1 Avery Street - Unit 25CBoston, MA: Back Bay 02111
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Price: $1,595,000 Rooms: 5 Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq.Ft: 1,504
3.) 157-159 Newbury Street - Unit 2Boston, MA: Back Bay 02116
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Price: $2,375,000Rooms: 5 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 4.5 Sq.Ft: 2,100
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