Currently for sale, 85 Sparks Street in Cambridge awaits its next chapter. Until then, however, here are some notes on its past.
A simple cartway dating from the mid 17th century, Sparks Street in Cambridge received its name around 1850 when it was straightened and widened by the city prior to the development of the area. Named for Jared [...]
74 Beacon Street, also known as the Asher Benjamin Mansion, is one of the most exquisite single family homes for sale in Boston.
"The 8,450-square-foot townhouse at 74 Beacon St. overlooks the Public Garden and features six bedrooms, six baths, three powder rooms, eight fireplaces, an elevator and a rooftop heated pool. There are also two decks, a garden, media room, wood-paneled library, home gym, wine cellar with cigar humidor, deeded parking and a Brimmer Street garage space."
"'Tis not the sort of weather during which to pine for choice outdoor space. But the three-and-a-half-story townhouse at 10 West Cedar Street in Beacon Hill certainly has some. Its patio and garden are reachable through French doors and contain one of the neighborhood's few remaining gas lamps. Inside, there are four bedrooms; three and a half bathrooms; a formal dining room; a library off the master suite; a wet bar; a finished sub-basement; and a chef's kitchen. There are also seven fireplaces."
From Curbed Boston
"Boston is in the middle of a historic residential building boom -- but where are the condos?
Tracy Campion, owner of Campion and Company, a Boston luxury residential brokerage, said inventory in the city is dramatically low.
"Many buyers come to town and we don't have enough products for them to buy," she said.
Boston's condo inventory is down to anemic levels with only 617 condominium units on the market for sale, according to MLS PIN. The last time the Hub went below 1,000 available condominiums for sale was in the 1990s."
Read the full article "New Condos Scarce in Midst of Boston Boom" from Boston Herald.
"This meticulously renovated Beacon Hill townhouse features 21st century amenities without detracting from its 19th century architectural details, including seven fireplaces. Its tiered landscaped rear courtyard is wonderful outdoor space.
Features of the home: Classic Beacon Hill brick townhouse with high ceilings, crown molding and seven fireplaces; gourmet kitchen and breakfast room, plus media center, on garden level; formal dining room and living room on next floor; master bedroom and library and two additional bedrooms on upper floors, plus fourth-floor bonus room; updated marble baths; outdoor patio and garden courtyard; finished cellar with full laundry and storage; new air conditioning and water boiler, alarm and sound systems."
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Redefining Urban Luxury
Downtown Crossing-- Call it a comeback or call it the emergence of a new neighborhood. Whatever your mindset, Downtown Crossing is flourishing with its luxury condominium developments. Millennium Partners, the same developer responsible for [...]
November, 2011
...A few minutes into our first meeting, at her office overlooking Newbury Street, she asks, "Are you a homeowner?" When I answer yes, she says, "Where is all your money? Your money is all tied up in your home. It's the most important thing to you, it's the most important thing to most, and I don't forget that. Whether it's $300,000 or $30 million, it's your whole life, you worked hard for it, and I treat it that way."
...That Campion has thrived where others have stumbled is due in large part to the fact that she's no mere broker.
Tracy Campion is the matador to the city's real estate bull market -- drawing it forward, always moving, and knowing just when to jump. She doesn't just swoop in for the big one-off scores -- she plays a huge part in setting them up. Campion, in fact, is integral to almost every residential development in the Back Bay...
REAL Trends has just announced 2013's top sales professionals. Based on the amount of closed transaction volume for 2012, Tracy Campion of Campion & Company has earned the #9 spot in the country with a sales volume exceeding $256 million dollars.
Tracy Campion featured in Top Agent Magazine, February 2013:
Tracy Campion
In a city like Boston real estate is a difficult trade. Navigating its complex, but constricted space and its strong sense of community takes a well- trained eye and a native's perspective. Tracy Campion broker/owner of Campion and Company knows this city like no [...]