NorthPoint is billing itself as "the ultimate urban oasis", and for good reason. A new condo development in East Cambridge, steps away from Lechmere station and within walking distance of the Museum of Science and the Charles River beyond, will offer various unit layouts and configurations in multiple buildings, all situated around a 10-acre park.

The initial development is of two buildings. Sierra features 99 two story 1-BR+ loft-style condos. Each unit will feature double-height rooms with 14' windows - talk about plenty of natural light! A couple that I'm friends with are buying one of the units, and from their description, the place is going to be to-die-for.

Tango, the other building, consists of 12 stories with 230 studio, one- and two-bedroom condos. Depending one what size unit you get and what floor it's on, you have the option of a private entrance and patio, or a private rooftop terrace.

NorthPoint is still in the construction phase, and I believe there are still units available. Units in Tango start in the mid-$300K's.