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$979,000
25 CHANNEL CENTER, PH 201, SEAPORT DISTRICT

SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,651
BEDROOMS 2
BATHS 2 full
CONDO FEE $1,030 per month
2007 TAXES $9,360
LAST SOLD FOR $1,185,000 in 2004

PROS It's newer construction, but this building fits right into the hip industrial space between the Gillette campus and the new convention center, where even an old phone booth is likely to go condo. The top-floor location allows a skylight above the dining area. Sliders lead to a balcony, half of which is enclosed for year-round use. CONS The view looks out across a commercial parking lot. Contact Cathy Marotta, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, 617-641-8786, gibsonsothebysrealty.com.

$1,895,000
FLAGSHIP WHARF, PH 207, CHARLESTOWN

SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,173
BEDROOMS 2
BATHS 2 full, 1 half
CONDO FEE $1,872, plus $119 per month for parking
2007 TAXES $19,524
LAST SOLD FOR $1,875,500 in 2002

PROS Floor-to-arched-ceiling windows the size of a cineplex movie screen offer views of the harbor and its marine traffic. Archways, crown moldings, soffit uplighting, and rich cherry-wood floors add architectural flair to the long, narrow floor plan. The bedrooms in this duplex-style unit are on the lower level, where there is a cozy terrace off a den. On the upper level, the living room has a wood-burning fireplace. There's valet parking for one car in the underground garage. CONS A window in the master bedroom overlooks someone else's terrace. Contact Susan Salter, Coldwell Banker, Charlestown, 617-877-7565, newenglandmoves.com.

$1,195,000
44 PRINCE STREET, PH 12, NORTH END

SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,280
BEDROOMS 2
BATHS 2 full, 1 half
CONDO FEE $900 per month
2007 TAXES $10,500 (estimated)
LAST SOLD FOR First time on market

PROS Gentrification of the mostly Italian neighborhood began in the 1970s, but the narrow streets lined with bistros, bakeries, and food shops still offer Old World charm. The only new residential construction in the North End in years, this 55-unit project is nearly sold out. This duplex-style penthouse has a terrace off the light- filled living area on the upper floor. CONS Parking in the underground garage is extra; spaces start at $70,000. Contact Chris Tuite, ReMax Waterfront Ltd., 617-725-1980, 44princestreet.com.