There are Greater Boston homes available for less than $800K. But act fast

If you're looking to buy a single-family home or condominium in Greater Boston for less than $800,000, don't lose hope. There are options. But experts say serious buyers should be ready to move — with preapproval in hand — because many of these properties are going fast.

"The under-$800,000 market is very hot. There are a great deal of buyers who are competing at that level," said Colleen Barry, CEO of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

Properties listed for less than $800,000 tend to move quickly and often have multiple offers, she said.

"The key is whether or not the house will sell for higher-than-appraised value, which can cause issues for some buyers," Barry said. "Others can waive the appraisal contingency."

Here are five picks of the week for under $800,000 in Hull, Concord, Newton, Waltham and Dartmouth.

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Waltham, $380,000

This two-bedroom, one-bath corner condominium unit at 21 Warren St., Unit B-1, is part of the Garden Grove Condominium community on the Watertown line, in the Warrendale neighborhood. It has an open floor plan offering 710 square feet of living area with a spacious living room, oversized windows and a remodeled kitchen with new appliances (2021) and quartz countertops (2022). Other recent upgrades include air conditioning in 2021, new windows in 2022 and new flooring and paint in 2023. The building is professionally managed. There is an outdoor pool, extra storage, two parking spaces and plenty of visitor parking. It's close to the Commuter Rail, Moody Street restaurants, shops and just minutes from Route 128, the Mass Pike and Route 2. The monthly association fee is $421. For more information, contact Anne Fantasia at 617-201-5883.

Hull, $495,000

Live near the Atlantic Ocean in this one-bedroom, one-bath waterfront condominium at 46 Oceanside Drive, Unit 46. Located atop Atlantic Hill, this renovated unit is designed to capture some of the best views of the South Shore. Its open kitchen overlooks a sunken living room with a gas fireplace, corner exposure and separate dining. The bathroom has double sinks and a separate jacuzzi soaking tub. Outside, there are private gardens bordering the deck. There is a shared, private beach and deeded garage parking, as well as guest parking and an oversized walk-in storage room. This home also makes a great vacation retreat. The association fee is $833 per month. For more information, contact Karen Peters at 617-721-5456.

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Newton, $660,000

This one-bedroom, one-bath 1,000-square-foot unit at 11 Washington St., Unit 2, is among six units in a Victorian home featuring soaring ceilings, natural light, architectural details and moldings. The renovated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and opens to the dining area. The primary suite includes bay windows, a fireplace, full bathroom, laundry and hardwood floors. There is a porch, two deeded parking spaces and ample storage. The location is convenient to the Mass Pike, shops and restaurants. Its monthly association fee is $408. For more information, contact The Lara and Chelsea Collaborative at 617-852-7018.

Dartmouth, $697,500

This historic, Greek revival three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath single-family home is at 10 Middle St. It has more than 1,800 square feet of living space and a little more than a quarter of an acre of land. The first floor features an entry foyer, fireplaced living space, dining room, eat-in kitchen, mudroom, half bath and enclosed sunroom. Upstairs are the primary bedroom, full bath, laundry room and two additional bedrooms. Architectural details include crown molding, chestnut-hued hardwood floors and antique glass windows. Modern features include central air conditioning and a newer roof. For more information, contact Margo Choquette at 504-259-2683.

Concord, $799,000

This historic three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath colonial at 780 Main St. is conveniently located near the MBTA, two public libraries, a bike trail, restaurants and shops. The kitchen was recently updated and has a 36-inch Verona stainless steel range, glazed cabinetry, garden window and exposed brick. The flexible dining nook/mudroom features a vaulted ceiling with skylight and slider to the rear deck. There is an office niche and half bath to complete the first level. The second level offers three bedrooms and a full bath with stackable laundry. The wood deck leads down to an expanded patio and level yard with Pennsylvania fieldstone, perimeter stonewalls and cobblestone paver driveway. A new roof, windows, air-sealing and insulation were all completed in 2015. Route 2, Emerson Hospital, White Pond and Walden Pond are just minutes away. For more information, contact The Tom and Joanne Team at 781-795-0502.