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$1,199,000
322 Tappan Street, Brookline
Square footage 7,000
Lot size 2,310 square feet
Bedrooms 5
Baths 2 full
2009 taxes $12,611
Last sold for $1,000,000 in 2008
PROS Plans are already drawn up to make this 1890s chateau-style attached single family into two large condos. Each floor has a front room with bay window, so even the garden level is bright and sunny. There are elegant details throughout, including moldings and turned balusters. Hardwood floors and six fireplaces add to the home's charm, while the treetop views, top-floor skylight, and roof-deck potential are rare finds. The location -- between the C and D lines and near shopping and schools -- makes it perfect for development. CONS Outdoor space is limited. CONTACT Sheri Flagler, Coldwell Banker, Brookline, 617-796-8505, nemoves.com
$1,295,000
31 Washington Square North, Salem
Square footage 6,574
Lot size 21,344 square feet
Bedrooms 5
Baths 3 full
2008 taxes $10,447
Last sold for $20,000 in 1969
(estimated)
PROS An 1811 classic Federal overlooking Salem Common, this house has been divided into three apartments and has a carriage house in back that could add another 2,700 square feet of living space. Each unit has at least one fireplace, and the ceilings are high, with crown moldings and chandelier medallions. Each unit has a large kitchen and dining room, and there are plank floors, Indian shutters, and claw-foot tubs. Stately tall paned windows add to the classic style, while touches like an old refrigerator room lend even more history. CONS The layout is choppy in places. CONTACT Ted Richard, RE/Max Advantage, Beverly, 978-921-1117, tedrichard.com
$1,299,000
19 Court Street, Dedham
Square footage 9,052
Lot size 20,287 square feet
Bedrooms 9
Baths 4 full, 1 half
2009 taxes $16,985
Last sold for $415,000 in 1996
PROS This Federal-style manse was once used as an inn and still retains its gorgeous period details, including fireplaces with luxe mantels in almost every room. In back, an Imperial staircase leads to the second floor, where each room is connected to the next and their sizes range from big to gigantic. Ascend a second Imperial staircase to the third floor, which is also loaded with spacious bedrooms as well as a ballroom with balcony. The fourth floor has two huge rooms and some storage. CONS The house is currently zoned as a single family. CONTACT William Kerrigan, Kerrigan Realty Associates, Dedham, 508-494-3911 