Lovely Little Things
The bungalow is becoming an increasingly popular home style.
7 Prescott Road, Everettt
94 Town Hill Street, Quincy
15 Harvard Street, Melrose
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$289,215
7 PRESCOTT ROAD, EVERETT
SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,364
LOT SIZE 2,614 square feet
BEDROOMS 3
BATHS 1 full, 1 half
2008 TAXES $3,366
LAST SOLD FOR $360,000 in 2005
PROS With a large living room giving way to a sunny dining room and then to a kitchen big enough to seat four, this would be a good starter home for a young family. The yard is small but private, with a tall stone wall at its back. Upstairs, the original unpainted-wood molding and doors offer a nice contrast to light-colored walls, while the three bedrooms are a decent size. The large finished basement's two rooms plus half bath with laundry add plenty of extra space. CONS The kitchen and baths need updating. Contact Hicham Maalouf, ERA Key Realty Services, Worcester, 508-873-1615, erakey.com.
$299,900
94 TOWN HILL STREET, QUINCY
SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,444
LOT SIZE 6,542 square feet
BEDROOMS 3
BATHS 1 full
2008 TAXES $3,653
LAST SOLD FOR $295,000 in 2004
PROS This brown-clapboard house with a white-accented farmer's porch could adapt to the needs of a single, couple, or family. Its three bedrooms have oversize closets and plenty of space, while the yard is large enough for kids to run around in. On the first floor, the 14-by-12-foot living room is open to the dining room, which has a built-in china cabinet; behind that is a bonus sunroom or office. The kitchen is country-style, with an aproned pedestal sink. CONS There's no bath on the first floor, though the pantry is plumbed for one. Contact Dana Schatzl, Century 21 Network Richmond Associates, Quincy, 617-750-8016, southshoredreamhomes.com.
$329,900
15 HARVARD STREET, MELROSE
SQUARE FOOTAGE 988
LOT SIZE 5,485 square feet
BEDROOMS 2
BATHS 1 full
2008 TAXES $3,845
LAST SOLD FOR $235,000 in 2000
PROS This 1920 bungalow is on the cozy side, but that could be easily changed: Converting the large dormered walk-up attic to a master suite would double its square footage, and the basement has enough height to finish for added space. The house has exquisite gardens on three sides, an enclosed front porch, and a two-car driveway. Inside, the living room's wood-burning fireplace adds to its appeal, as does the dining room's original wainscoting. The kitchen was recently renovated, with cherry cabinets and granite countertops. CONS The attic would probably need another dormer if converted. Contact Jane Analetto, Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Melrose, 781-665-2222, melrosema.com.
