Courtside Condos for Sale

Est. 2016

South End's boutique modernist

2125 Southend Dr, South End 28203 · Built 2016 · 84 residences · 12 floors

Courtside is the South End building chosen by buyers who specifically did not want a tower. Twelve floors, eighty-four residences, oversized terraces, and an architecturally considered modernist envelope produced a boutique address that trades on design discipline rather than amenity scale.

Courtside was developed by a design-focused local team and the result reads accordingly. Standard residences feature ten-foot ceilings, oversized exterior terraces (rare in South End), and full-height casement windows — a combination not replicated elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Buyer demographics tilt design-literate: architects, agency creative directors, and senior nonprofit executives. Owner occupancy is high; the building's resident character is closer to a cooperative than a typical condominium.

Pricing trades at a per-square-foot premium to the larger South End condo product, reflective of the boutique format and design pedigree. Top-floor residences with private rooftop deck access are the rarest inventory and transact almost exclusively off-market.

Courtside at a Glance

Floors
12
Total Residences
84
Median Sale
$925K
Architectural Style
Modern

Floor Plans & Price Tiers

  • 1 Bedroom Residences — 900 – 1,150 sqft, $525K – $725K. Single-bedroom plans with oversized terraces and integrated kitchens.
  • 2 Bedroom Residences — 1,400 – 1,750 sqft, $825K – $1.25M. Two-bedroom layouts with split primary suites and dedicated dining.
  • 3 Bedroom Residences — 1,950 – 2,500 sqft, $1.35M – $1.95M. Three-bedroom corner residences with dual exposures and wraparound terraces.
  • Penthouse Residences — 2,800 – 3,600 sqft, $2.3M – $3.4M. Top-floor penthouses with private rooftop access — the rarest inventory in South End.

Building Amenities

  • Rooftop Common Deck — Twelfth-floor common deck with outdoor kitchen and lounge programming.
  • Concierge & Lobby Service — Part-time concierge with package and reservation management.
  • Fitness Studio — Compact equipped fitness studio with rail-trail orientation.
  • Resident Lounge — Quiet lounge with curated furnishings — popular for remote work.
  • Secure Bike Storage — Indoor bike storage — heavily used given Rail Trail proximity.
  • Secure Garage Parking — Deeded covered parking spaces with controlled access.

Living at Courtside

South End's design-driven core sits within a three-block radius. The Rail Trail, Sycamore Brewing, Suffolk Punch, and the New Bern LYNX station are all in walking distance.

Residents tend to commute by Rail Trail (bike or scooter) or LYNX to Uptown rather than by car. Several residences report not owning a primary vehicle.

Weekend life leans cultural — South End First Friday programming, the gallery row on Camden Road, and the food-truck rotation at Sycamore Brewing define the social calendar.

Who Courtside Suits

  • Architects, designers, and creative-industry principals
  • Empty-nesters seeking design-driven boutique living
  • Active professionals committed to car-light Uptown commuting
  • Buyers comparing Courtside to Brooklyn boutique modernist buildings

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Courtside priced higher per square foot than larger South End buildings?

Boutique format, design pedigree, oversized terraces, and high owner occupancy. The eighty-four-residence count produces a building experience closer to a small cooperative — a meaningful differentiator versus larger South End condo product.

Are oversized terraces standard?

Standard on most residences. Terrace sizes are notably larger than the South End norm — 200–400 square feet on standard plans, 500–900 square feet on penthouses.

What's the typical resale velocity?

Mid-range residences typically transact within 30–45 days. Penthouses surface infrequently and frequently transact off-market.

Is Courtside pet-friendly?

Yes, with reasonable size limits. The Rail Trail provides extensive dog-walking infrastructure for residents.

Does Courtside have a pool?

No. The building deliberately omitted a pool to preserve square footage and the boutique operating model. Residents who want pool access typically join nearby private clubs.