A Tale of Two Cities
Tale of Two Cities and the American Dream
This is a series of posts that will highlight sales of the most expensive and least expensive homes sold in the metropolitan Boston are in the last week. My focus on homes tends to be along the 95 corridor from Dedham to Wrentham.
The goal of the post is really to show the wide range of available real estate options in the area. If you are thinking of making your first purchase, there are plenty of options to have you stop being part of the landlord’s payroll each week.
Here is this week’s most expensive and least expensive home sold in this area.
Least Expensive Home Sold: 70 Chestnut in Wrentham MA
The least expensive home was a Fannie Mae foreclosure. These are great options for developers and investors. Some of these properties can also turn out to be great buys for 1st time buyers as long as there has not been long term deferred maintenance.
70 Chestnut Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 (MLS # 72477727)
(all data current as of 7/19/2019)
| Price | $220,000 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Home size | 2,778 sq ft |
| Lot Size | 2.00 ac |
Unique 4 bed, 2.5 bath Contemporary on 2 wooded acres. Features large rooms, hardwood floors, fireplace, spacious decks, walkout basement and much more. Also, this home surrounds a 13'x13' courtyard, which adds a special view from the interior rooms. Country setting, yet convenience location. Good highway access. Easy show!
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Listing provided by Tom Piantadosi, RE/MAX Town & Country
Most Expensive Home Sold: 78 Village Avenue in Dedham MA
This home was a classic New England Greek Revival style home.
78 Village Avenue, Dedham, MA 02026 (MLS # 72458972)
(all data current as of 7/19/2019)
| Price | $1,340,000 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 5 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Home size | 3,403 sq ft |
| Lot Size | 14,652 sqft |
Precinct 1! The circa 1845 Greek Revival sits majestically two blocks from Dedham Square. The covered front door opens to a generous high ceiling hallway with detailed bay window. The original front parlor with fireplace, now a dining room, has floor to ceiling windows, and the columned divider leads to the living room with fireplace and french doors to yard. Progress from the family room with a large bay window, fireplace and bookcases into the updated expansive country kitchen with adjoining butler's pantry and generous mudroom.The second floor is accessed by front and rear stairs, and is comprised of a master suite and bath, lots of linen storage, a family bath, three additional bedrooms, and an office/exercise area. The fifth bedroom, bonus room and storage room fill the third floor. The house wraps around an extensive outdoor living area with deck, patio, and enclosed ornamental garden. The two-story barn is currently used as a garage and workshop; it could also be a home office.
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