Condo fee $158 per month

Bedrooms 1

Baths 1 full, 1 half

2010 taxes $1,016

Last sold for $342,000 in 2004

PROS This garden-level unit’s living room feels larger than it is because of the private 17-by-16-foot patio just off it. It has a small, separate dining area that’s open to the kitchen, which has laminate cabinets and countertop. There’s also a half bath off the hallway. The bedroom, behind the kitchen, is 11 by 15 feet and has a full bath with a jetted tub and newer vanity. There’s one deeded parking spot, but you may not even need it with such a great location, steps from both Harvard and Central squares. CONS The kitchen and half bath need updating. CONTACT Nancy Kramer, Coldwell Banker, Cambridge, 617-245-3979, nemoves.com

$449,000 375 Marlborough Street, Unit 3, Back Bay Square footage 784

Condo fee $377 per month

Bedrooms 1

Baths 1 full

2010 taxes $6,698

Last sold for $410,000 in 2001

PROS This unit lets in sunshine galore on both the Marlborough Street side and the alley side. Enter right into the large living room, which has a bay window and a fireplace with white-painted wood mantel; the room is large enough for a dining area near the windows. The efficient but compact galley kitchen is tucked off to the side and has a pantry closet. The bedroom is large and has another fireplace and two windows; its en suite bath is big enough to add a freestanding cabinet. A tandem parking spot is available for an additional $50,000. CONS It’s a walk-up. CONTACT Rob Cohen, Boston Realty Advisors Residential, 617-962-0142, robbcohen.com

$579,000 25 Channel Center Street, Unit 207, Seaport District Square footage 1,229

Condo fee $435 per month

Bedrooms 1

Baths 1 full, 1 half

2010 taxes $4,746

Last sold for $525,000 in 2004

PROS In the heart of blocks of trendy warehouse lofts, this mod pad has birch-look flooring and a double-height ceiling. Its living/dining room has space for an office area and is open to the kitchen, which is ultramodern, with Viking appliances and granite countertops. There’s also a half bath on the first floor. Up the open birch-and-steel staircase is the bedroom, which overlooks the living room. The second floor also has a laundry area with washer and dryer, a walk-in closet, and a large bathroom with separate shower. CONS There’s no outdoor space. CONTACT Kristin Zdonek, Boston Realty Net, Boston, 617-838-8748, bostonrealtynet.com