Open Houses

12 must-see open houses in Eastern Massachusetts this weekend (Feb. 8-9)

From a 2-bed Hull condo with direct access to the beach for $339,000 to a 7-bed, 7-bath new-build in Lexington for $3,400,000.

By Abigail DesVergnes

February 5, 2020

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First-time home buyers in the state remained a significant part of the market despite a variety of challenges, according to the 2019 Massachusetts Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers.

“Despite the record-low number of homes for sale and near record-high prices, the percentage of Massachusetts first-time buyers was again higher than the national average,” said Kurt Thompson, a broker at Keller Williams Realty–North Central in Leominster and president of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. “Our state is in demand. This is a trend we want and need to continue, but we still need more homes for sale to ensure that first-time home buyers of all income levels have the same opportunity to live here.”

The survey, compiled by the National Association of Realtors, also suggests that household incomes in the state are higher and that the typical buyer is younger. The median household income rose from $106,900 in 2018 to $119,600 in 2019; whereas the national income was $93,200. The median age of buyers was 32, compared with 47 nationally. Thirty-seven percent of buyers in the state said the primary reason for purchasing a property was their desire to own a home of their own, compared with 29 percent nationally.

“In theory, selling a home in this market is easy because of the high demand,” Thompson said. “However, when you combined that with sellers’ growing concern of not being able to find a home to buy after they sell, their satisfaction with the process suffers. The solution is making it easier to produce more housing.”

If you are looking to get a jump on the spring house hunt, check out these 12 must-see open houses happening in Eastern Massachusetts this weekend — from a two-bedroom Hull condo with direct access to the beach for $339,000 to a seven-bedroom, seven-bath new-build in Lexington for $3,400,000.

Check them out:

For under $500,000

9 Park Ave., Hull

9 Park Ave., Hull

$339,000

2 bedrooms, 2 full baths

1,257 square feet

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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24 Wolcott Road, Marshfield

24 Wolcott Road, Marshfield

$339,900

3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath

1,625 square feet

0.06-acre lot

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.

71 Lubec St., Unit 6, East Boston

71 Lubec St. Unit 6, Boston

$399,000

1 bedroom, 1 full bath

610 square feet

Open houses: Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

***

23 Wentworth Road, Canton

23 Wentworth Road, Canton

$499,900

4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath

1,676 square feet

0.35-acre lot

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m.

$500,000 to $1 million

32 Northwood Drive, Sudbury

32 Northwood Drive, Sudbury

$609,900

2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

2,290 square feet

10-acre lot

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

***

7 Stephen Lane Drive, Bedford

7 Stephen Lane Drive, Bedford

$694,000

2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

2,970 square feet

Open houses: Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

***

23 Round Farm Road, Rehoboth

23 Round Farm Road, Rehoboth

$800,000

4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

2,834 square feet

2.3-acre lot

Open house: Saturday, Feb. 8, from noon to 2 p.m.

***

40 Laurel Lane, Canton

40 Laurel Lane, Canton

$975,000

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths

3,633 square feet

2.38-acre lot

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m.

$1 million-plus

597 Adams St., Dorchester

597 Adams St., Boston

$1,249,000

7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath

5,523 square feet

0.11-acre lot

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m.

***

6 Dairy Farm Lane, Wayland

6 Dairy Farm Lane, Wayland

$1,850,000

5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths

8,303 square feet

2.52-acre lot

Open house: Sunday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

***

15 Deer Run Road, Lincoln

15 Deer Run Road, Lincoln

$2,295,000

5 bedrooms, 4 full baths

6,259 square feet

1.91-acre lot

Open house: Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m.

***

291 Emerson Road, Lexington

291 Emerson Road, Lexington

$3,400,000

7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 1 half bath

7,970 square feet

0.71-acre lot

Open houses: Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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