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Boston Globe
3 days ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Home of the Week: On the pond in the Ocean State
Year built 1930 Square feet 1,906 Bedrooms 3 Baths 2 full Sewer/Water Public Taxes $5,923 (2024) In a sense, the main attraction of this Cape-style cottage is 22 feet deep. It's that close to The 1,906-square-foot home is the last house on the right before Lake Avenue comes to an end on the banks of the freshwater pond. The 4,008-square foot lot — which is protected by a chain-link fence — includes a private dock. The property includes a private dock. Michael Derr There's two ways to enter this home, and a preference may develop for using the second because it's closest to the pond and the backyard. Advertisement A short stairwell leads inside, where a two-person table is set in a perfect spot: just underneath a clear plate-glass window with views of the pond from the rear of the home. The view from a casual eating area. Michael Derr Heading toward the front of the house connects first to the kitchen and then to the dining room. The kitchen features purple and cream painted cabinets, a tile backsplash, and an electric stove. The countertops are Formica-like material and the flooring is vinyl. Colorful cabinets now line the kitchen. Michael Derr The kitchen flows into the formal dining room, which is positioned near a window with views of the pond. A light with a fan is in the center of the ceiling. The living room features a pellet stove with black piping that is backed by a brick-faced wall (the home has oil heat). The exterior wall hosts a three-paned window joining with a double-pane window on the other exterior wall. Advertisement A pellet stove, right, warms up the living room. Michael Derr The three bedrooms and the main bathroom complete this level. The primary bedroom has a pair of windows next to each other in the distant corner of the room; the other has a single double-hung window. The third is now used as a family room and also features the paired windows in the corner of the space. The primary bedroom has a hardwood floor. Michael Derr Flooring on this level in all but the kitchen and bath is oak hardwood. The 730-square-foot finished lower level has tile flooring and direct access to the backyard — and the pond — through a screened door with a clear glass window. Also on this level, there's a second full kitchen and full bath. There is also a second family room with space for exercise machines and a large bookcase. The finished basement has a second family room with space for exercise machines and a large bookcase. Michael Derr The downstairs kitchen is galley style and features white cabinets, a tile backsplash with accents, and counters that create a sitting space with an overhang. The flooring is white tile. There's a counter for food and drink in the downstairs kitchen. Michael Derr The full bath on this floor features a single white vanity with a porcelain inset sink, white tile flooring with accents, and a shower/bath behind a curtain. A two-car garage located across the street is being sold separately, but can be combined into one purchase, according to the listing agent, South Watuppa Pond — which is on the Massachusetts border and also runs past Fall River and Westport in the Bay State — totals about 1,460 acres. MassWildlife reports finding smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and chain pickerel among other fish species, but the Advertisement John R. Ellement can be reached at . Follow him . Send listings to . Please note: We do not feature unfurnished homes unless they are new-builds or gut renovations and will not respond to submissions we won't pursue. Subscribe to our newsletter at . The dining room has views of the pond. Michael Derr The basement bathroom has a long counter and a bath-shower combo. Michael Derr The main bathroom has a large sink and a shower-tub combo. Michael Derr
Boston Globe
01-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Off-duty police officer wounded during confrontation when North Andover police were serving restraining order, officials say
An officer discharged his weapon once and Fitzsimmons was shot in the chest and medflighted to a Boston hospital, Tucker said. She is in stable condition Tuesday, he said. Advertisement He said State Police detectives are still piecing together what transpired in the Cape-style home, conducting interviews with the officer involved in the incident. He declined to say who had requested the restraining order, and would also not say whether anyone was in the house with Fitzsimmons at the time. Fitzsimmons, who joined the department on May 6, 2024, had previously worked for the Essex County Sheriff's Department and was a 2020 graduate of Fisher College, according to town records and Fitzsimmons' social media postings. Fitzsimmons gave birth to a baby boy on Feb. 17 with her fiancée, a North Andover Firefighter, according to her Facebook page and an Eagle Tribune story from March. North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray said Fitzsimmons was on administrative leave from the department, but citing limitations on discussing personnel matters, declined to explain why. Advertisement According to Lawrence District Court records, Fitzsimmons in May asked a judge to overturn Gray's decision stripping her of her license to carry firearms. Gray said it was a personnel manner and he could not discuss it. Fitzsimmons withdrew her request last Friday, records show. This is a developing story will be updated. John R. Ellement can be reached at
Boston Globe
17-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Is it worth it to move north from Massachusetts?
Advertisement A budget of $600,000 can net you a charming Cape-style abode in Chelmsford, Mass. Madore Photography Massachusetts A Cape in Chelmsford Price: $600,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Square feet: 1,409 Lot size: 0.17 acres Estimated annual property taxes: $6,668 PRO: An easier commute CON: Less square footage A budget of $600,000 can net you a charming Cape-style abode in Chelmsford, Mass. This recently sold home measures roughly 1,400 square feet and offers two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and one half bath. Among its selling points are a newly renovated kitchen, a finished basement, a new roof, new windows, a one-car garage, and a fenced-in backyard. Life in Chelmsford is pretty pleasant, according to listing agent Advertisement A large deck looks over the backyard in Chelmsford. Madore Photography 'I think Chelmsford is a highly desirable location because the town provides excellent value for housing but also boasts a top-rated school system,' she said. Other perks? The town offers free trash and recycling pickup, robust programming for seniors, and commuter rail access in nearby Billerica that can get you to Boston in roughly 35 minutes. While some of her buyers opt for New Hampshire because there is no income tax (Though New Hampshire residents working in Massachusetts must pay Massachusetts income tax), others are turned off by the increased property taxes in the Granite State. Still, they tend to even out, since home prices in New Hampshire are typically lower than in Massachusetts, Medwar said, explaining that it's the daily commute that plays a bigger role in the decision. 'Many buyers weigh the trade-off between affordability and commute time, often choosing to live in New Hampshire for the lower home prices while accepting a longer drive to work in Massachusetts,' she said. There's close to 6 acres to grow fruits and vegetable and raise chickens at the Weare, N.H., home. Andrew Spieler Photography New Hampshire Room to roam in Weare Price: $600,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Square feet: 2,117 Lot size: 5.69 acres Estimated annual property tax: $7,620 PRO: More space for your money (plus acreage to grow food) CON: Higher property taxes If you're the buyer who doesn't mind a long commute, you'll get more for your money in Weare, N.H., which is about an hour and 15 minutes from Boston via I-93 (on a good day). This newly sold home flaunts lots of room both inside and out, offering over 2,000 square feet of living space and almost 6 acres of land with flourishing gardens and a potting shed. Advertisement 'The seller had every single vegetable, every single herb, every single spice [in her garden],' said listing agent Inside the home, there are a slew of new upgrades, including a primary bedroom with an en-suite bath, twin dressing tables, and a deck. The town of Weare has benefits, too, with free trash and recycling pickup, free school busing for grades K through 8, free extra-curricular activities after school, and fantastic farmers markets, according to Loiko. 'We do not have income [or sales] tax, which is wonderful when you're shopping and working here,' she said. 'But when it comes to our property taxes, I have to make sure when I'm helping my clients search for houses, I tell them, 'Before you even get excited and look at the photos, we should look at the taxes first.'' Proximity to the ocean and hiking trails are unique to this property in Wells, Maine. Andrew Connors/Hommati Maine New construction in Wells Price: $600,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,447 Lot size: 0.8 acres Estimated annual property tax: $3,181 PRO: Free school busing and after-school programs CON: No town-sponsored trash pickup Built in 2023, this recent sale came move-in ready — and assuaged any fears about outdated heating, cooling, or electrical systems. Open-concept living, a laundry nook, a primary suite, and a two-car garage are among its standout features. While this house offers a bit more square footage and acreage than the home in Chelmsford, it does not come close when compared to the one in Weare. It's about the same distance to Boston as Weare — via I-95 — but proximity to the ocean and hiking trails is unique to this property. Advertisement 'If you're someone who likes to be outside, especially at beaches, Maine has a lot more oceanfront than New Hampshire,' said In Wells, trash pickup is not included — instead, you're tasked with bringing trash to the town transfer station, where a vehicle sticker costs $5 annually, plus added fees for select items. School busing is free, however, as are after-school athletics and programs for kids. As a homeowner or renter in Wells, you can buy a seasonal beach parking sticker for $40. In addition, depending on where your home is located, you're eligible to get your electricity from Open-concept living is one of the attractions of this home in Wells, Maine. Andrew Connors/Hommati The pros and cons for each option are many. Deciding where to move may involve a cost-benefit analysis, or it could just come down to personal preference.
