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$895,000
5 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
1419
290 East Street
Westwood, MA 02090
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Property Description

Location, lifestyle, and opportunity come together at 290 East Street in Westwood’s sought-after Islington neighborhood. A true commuter’s dream, this charming Cape is just two blocks to the commuter rail, Islington Center, and Downey Elementary School—with sidewalks connecting it all. Set on a private half-acre lot, the home offers a flexible 5-bedroom layout ideal for today’s evolving needs. The main level features bright living and dining spaces with hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with stone countertops and recessed lighting, plus first-floor bedroom(s) or home office options. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a half bath. An unfinished walk-out lower level and unfinished second-floor area provide excellent expansion potential. Enjoy a peaceful, wooded yard perfect for outdoor living and wildlife watching. With easy access to highways, shops, dining, parks, and top-rated schools, this Islington gem delivers suburban serenity with effortless city connectivity.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Features: Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Wood Stove
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 8

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1419
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1954
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Engineered Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Gentle Slope, Level, Wooded
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73465738
  • Last Updated: 01/10/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: DeWolfe Group, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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