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$619,000
36 A STREET, UNIT 3C, SOUTH BOSTON

SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,370
CONDO FEE $267
BEDROOMS Potential for 2
BATHS 2 full
2008 TAXES $1,607
LAST SOLD FOR First time on market

PROS This loft is as chichi modern as they come, with wide-open spaces, poured-concrete floors, a full wall of black-framed windows, and a kitchen worthy of Architectural Digest. The building's exterior was constructed to resemble a rehabbed industrial space, and the unit has soffits in the ceiling that allow separate rooms to be created. One deeded parking spot and a common roof deck with amazing views come with the apartment. CONS The windows look onto an uninspired streetscape. Contact Beth Dailey, Otis & Ahearn, Boston, 617-283-8860, otisahearn.com.

$999,999
262 GRANITE AVENUE, MILTON

SQUARE FOOTAGE 3,720
LOT SIZE 18,090 square feet
BEDROOMS 5
BATHS 3 full, 1 half
2008 TAXES $9,581 (estimated)
LAST SOLD FOR First time on market

PROS Generous room sizes, high ceilings, quality finishes, and proximity to city life make this house stand out from comparable new construction. The kitchen is huge, with tons of cabinet space and sliders out to a large deck that overlooks a flat, grassy backyard. The living room has wood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, four bedrooms share two full baths and the cathedral-ceilinged master has its own. The walkout basement could be finished as an enormous playroom or a comfortable au-pair suite. CONS It's close to a busy street. Contact Tuan T. Le, Madiscount Realty, Milton, 617-872-9067, madiscountrealty.com.

$3,595,000
18 HALLWOOD ROAD, BROOKLINE

SQUARE FOOTAGE 7,425
LOT SIZE 30,853 square feet
BEDROOMS 5
BATHS 6 full, 1 half
2008 TAXES To be determined
LAST SOLD FOR First time on market

PROS This stone-and-shingle gambrel Colonial is loaded with details and unique finishes, including herringbone hardwood floors, extra-deep crown molding, and tumbled-stone bathroom tiles. The kitchen/family room is enormous, with an eight-burner stove and two Sub-Zeros in the kitchen. The master suite is equally impressive, at almost 730 square feet, including its en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Other perks: a three-plus-car garage, a three-floor elevator, two fireplaces, and a 1,000-square-foot fourth floor that would make an excellent playroom or gym. CONS Rocky outcroppings block the view of the backyard. Contact Jayne Friedberg, Coldwell Banker, Brookline, 617-731-2447, nemoves.com.

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