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$824,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73574683 MLS
Beautiful and spacious West Side home with stick-style Victorian architecture and exceptional period details. This home offers an intricate exterior with decorative stickwork, fish-scale shingles, turned columns, decorative brackets, unique corner tower with pyramidal roof, stained glass, a box window and a large covered front porch. Inside you’ll find timeless period details including a beautiful antique staircase, tall ceilings, handsome deep moldings and tall windows that flood the home with natural light. There are double parlors and a beautiful dining room with a circa 1910 mural open to the kitchen that offers double ovens and a GAS cooktop. Off the kitchen is a large gorgeous private bluestone patio that is like having an extra room as well as a young and sizable quality shed and a wonderful spacious fenced flat grassy area. Upstairs you’ll find 3 good size bedrooms on the second floor and a large bonus room in attic with a closet as well as access to a raw storage space. SO well located just a few blocks from the Commuter Rail and bus as well as close to restaurants, shopping, seasonal Farmers Market, Lake Quannapowitt and all of the fun activities that happen Downtown and at “The Lake” throughout the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home with incredible character, excellent indoor and outdoor space located in a highly desirable area.

4 Hillside Ave, Wakefield

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Laurie Hunt from Listing Office: North Star RE Agents, LLC.
$999,995
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73574596 MLS
Few homes are as distinguished by their architecture as they are by the history they hold. 25 Avon Street is one of them. A beloved Queen Anne Victorian, this is a home where history is not simply preserved, it is part of the experience of being here. Built circa 1889 and cherished by the same family for more than five decades, the home stands as a remarkable example of architecture, craftsmanship, and character. Few properties remain with such a strong connection to their origins, and fewer still retain so much of what makes them special. From its distinctive facade and dramatic rooflines to original bow windows, there is an extraordinary amount to take in. Inside, original wood doors, intricate molding and trim, three fireplaces, and one-of-a-kind tilework showcase a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. A grand main staircase with unique, hand carved balusters and separate back staircase, along with a kitchen and butler's pantry, reflect the design and functionality of a bygone era. A welcoming porch gives way to a private deck, creating inviting spaces for both quiet mornings and outdoor entertaining. The second floor is home to four generous bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor offers four additional rooms and another full bath. Whether used as bedrooms, home offices, creative studios, fitness space, playrooms, or guest quarters, the upper levels provide exceptional flexibility while preserving the home's character. The property also includes one of its most fascinating historic features: a detached, two-story carriage house that once housed horses and sleighs. A rare surviving structure from another era, it remains a tangible reminder of the property's past. Today, it offers an entirely new set of possibilities. Envision an ADU, guest quarters, studio, home office, workshop, or iconic garage. Its presence also creates exciting opportunities for multigenerational living, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, or future development. Just as compelling is the setting. Perfectly positioned between Wakefield's vibrant Main Street and the commuter rail station, the property is a stone's throw from Lake Quannapowitt, restaurants, shops, and the heart of town. There is simply nothing else quite like 25 Avon Street. More than a home, it is a rare piece of Wakefield's architectural heritage, a property that has endured for generations and continues to tell its story. This is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a truly special home.

25 Avon St, Wakefield

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Alex Guarino from Listing Office: Lyv Realty.

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