Green scene

Condo fee $313 per month

Bedrooms 3

Baths 1 full, 1 half

2009 taxes $2,338 (estimated)

Last sold for First time on market

Pros This contemporary town house with hardwood floors is part of an affordable-housing development available to first-time buyers within certain income guidelines. The first floor has open living and dining rooms and a pass-through to a high-end kitchen. On the second floor, two identical bedrooms share a hall bath and a spacious laundry room, while the third floor could be a master bedroom or playroom. Ceilings are high, and there’s a large parking lot. Eco-friendly features include materials low in volatile organic compounds, high-efficiency systems and appliances, and a tankless water heater. Cons There’s no bath on the third floor. Contact Zaragoza Guerra, Tony’s Realty, East Boston, 617-721-6586, tonysrealty.com

$589,900 57 Endicott Avenue, Unit 1, Somerville Square footage 1,450

Condo fee $189 per month

Bedrooms 2

Baths 2 full

2009 taxes $4,783 (estimated)

Last sold for First time on market

Pros A well-designed ultramodern condo with a 1,500-square-foot private yard, this unit is in a pet-friendly, LEED-certified development. The large living room, wired for flat screen, is open to the dining area and kitchen, which has chocolate-colored laminate cabinets and high-end stainless appliances. The master suite has a large walk-in closet, tiled shower, and jetted bath. The second bedroom is in a sunny corner at the front of the condo, while an office/family room area off the main living space could easily become a third bedroom. Cons Parking is not garaged. Contact Stephen Bremis, James Bremis Realty, Somerville, 617-828-1070, bremis.com

$799,900 8 Cragmore Road, Newton Square footage 3,395

Condo fee $276 per month

Bedrooms 4

Baths 4 full, 1 half

2009 taxes $7,967 (estimated)

Last sold for First time on market

Pros This town house offers green features such as extra insulation and energy-efficient appliances. The first floor is open-plan, with a kitchen with breakfast bar, a dining area with sliders to the patio, and a fireplaced living room. The basement offers a bonus room with full bath, while the second floor has a master with en suite bath as well as two smaller bedrooms with a shared hall bath. On the third floor, two rooms plus a full bath would make a great guest suite. Cons The second-floor hall bath has only one sink. Contact Dino Rossi, New England Preferred Properties, Newton, 617-312-3910, newenglandpreferredproperties.com