Buyers closed deals on 3,324 condos in the city’s core neighborhoods last year, 28.9 percent more than in 2011, according to LINK, a Boston-based company that tracks the local condo market. At the same time, the median sale price, or midpoint price, rose to $501,250 — the steepest ever — a 5.69 percent increase over the 2011 figure.

Here are some condos on the market for around that price. All listings are current as of Jan. 31.

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo has a living room with built-ins, master bedroom with double closets, and a landscaped brick patio. It is listed for $517,000.

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This two-bedroom, one-bathroom corner unit has central air and a balcony. It’s on an upper floor in an elevator building. It is listed for $525,000.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo has a fireplace, built-ins, high ceilings, crown molding, and a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. It is listed for $524,900.

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This three-bedroom, 2½-bathroom duplex has two full Jacuzzi baths, walnut hardwood floors, a custom white marble kitchen, and fireplace. It is listed for $495,000.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio loft has a kitchen with dark bamboo floors, tile, recessed lighting, and custom cabinetry. It is listed for $489,000.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio loft has maple floors, high ceilings, and access to a common roof deck. It is listed for $489,000. View the listing.

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo has a bow window, master bedroom with a large closet, hardwood floors, and a common laundry. It is listed for $469,000.

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This two-bedroom, 1½-bathroom condo has hardwood floors throughout, crown molding, and a private, enclosed patio. It is listed for $524,900.

This apartment is no longer available.

This one-bedroom, two-bathroom condo has maple hardwood floors, a kitchen with cherry cabinetry and granite countertops, central air, and a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom. It is listed for $550,000. View the listing.