6 must-see homes in Boston

Back Bay West

Built in 1899 and renovated in 2012, the Peabody & Stearns–designed Bradley Mansion is walking distance to Fenway Park and the Charles River. The four-bedroom condo has 14-foot ceilings, an oval living room with decorative molding and stained glass, a chef's kitchen, and a primary suite with sauna.

Outside are two terraces, a patio with a grill and fireplace, and three parking spaces. $5,495,000. Beth Dickerson, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 510-8565.​​

South Boston

Built as a factory in 1906 and converted into lofts in 2003, this Georgian Revival building is in a walkable neighborhood, near coffee and dining. The one-bedroom condo (which can be expanded) has wood-clad ceilings, exposed ducts, brick walls, tall windows, and in-unit laundry.

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Building amenities include a gym, a lap pool, and a full-time concierge, as well as parking and shared outdoor space. $1,140,000. Paolo Jimenez, Engel & Völkers Boston, (857) 424-0141.

Jamaica Plain

The Garden House, a new five-bedroom modern colonial, sits on a hilled lot on a leafy residential street that's a short walk to Franklin Park and the zoo. A double-height living room anchors the open-plan home, which includes an eat-in kitchen with an island and a skylit top-floor primary suite with a soaker tub.

It also features an attached two-car garage and a deck. $2,450,000. Ricardo Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker Realty, (617) 266-4430.

South End

Situated across from Peters Park, this renovated 1999 three-bedroom in the Laconia Lofts has a wraparound roof deck with skyline views. The two-story penthouse condo features 18-foot ceilings, a soundproof primary suite, a theater, heated floors, and wine storage.

Outside are a kitchen, an alfresco dining space, a firepit, and seating nooks. $6,199,000. Johnny Hatem Jr., George Sarkis, and Manny Sarkis, The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman, (781) 603-8702.

Seaport

This penthouse condo in the 2018 Echelon Seaport building is a block from the water and close to museums, dining, and the New England Aquarium. The open-plan, corner three-bedroom has coffered ceilings and walls of windows, plus a bar, laundry room, and modern kitchen.

A spacious patio has water views and a grill gas line; building amenities include door staff and a pool. $5,395,000. Collin Sullivan, William Raveis Real Estate/ Luxury Portfolio International, (617) 529-6622.

Jamaica Plain

Located a block from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, a 1,100-acre greenway, this top-floor corner apartment near transportation and shops is a short drive to museums. The 1925 two-bedroom includes high ceilings, period accents, treetop views, and French doors that open to a painted brick sunroom.

The pet-friendly building offers laundry and storage, plus access to a roof deck and patio. $540,000. Melony Swasey, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 971-7080.