Located in a sought-after and peaceful Westwood neighborhood, this charming Cape Cod-style home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. A welcoming layout begins in the bright living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, then into the dining room, where a built-in cabinet highlights the home's timeless appeal. The eat-in kitchen opens to a cozy family room with direct access to both the attached garage and a beautiful backyard and patio—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level also features a flexible bedroom and a half bath. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a full bath. The finished basement, complete with cedar closet and storage, provides excellent space for a home office or recreation. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, an oversized garage, paver patio, and a level, fenced backyard. Updates include furnace, water heater, chimney cap and liner, and upgraded electric service to street.
Sold for $880,000
$880,000
242 Burgess Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
3beds
1,967sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.36 Acres Lot
$904,300 Zestimate®
$447/sqft
$4,726 Estimated rent
Home value
$904,300
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Wood-burning fireplacePaver patioCozy family roomEat-in kitchenFinished basementHardwood floorsBeautiful backyard and patio
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Listed by:
Elaine de Reyna 781-308-8894,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood 781-320-0550
Bought with:
Brian Clinton
Donahue Real Estate Co.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73367311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Slider, Sunken, Lighting - Overhead, Vestibule
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Radon Remediation System
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,967
- Total interior livable area: 1,967 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,571
- Finished area below ground: 396
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3291,302230
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $447/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $767,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,391
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $880,000+1.3%$447/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $869,000$442/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73367311 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $869,000+88.9%$442/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73367311 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2003 | Sold | $460,000+61.4%$234/sqft |
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| 4/15/1999 | Sold | $285,000$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,391 | $733,100 |
| 2024 | $9,391 +12.3% | $733,100 +25.4% |
| 2023 | $8,363 +3.7% | $584,800 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $8,065 -3.2% | $543,800 -3.5% |
| 2021 | $8,328 +5.9% | $563,450 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $7,867 +3% | $542,200 +4% |
| 2019 | $7,639 +5% | $521,400 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $7,276 +3.4% | $482,200 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $7,036 +1.4% | $482,900 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,942 +2.9% | $473,550 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $6,749 +2% | $442,850 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $6,614 +3.4% | $429,450 |
| 2013 | $6,395 +2.8% | $429,450 |
| 2012 | $6,218 +7.2% | $429,450 +2.3% |
| 2011 | $5,803 +5.8% | $419,600 |
| 2010 | $5,484 -1.4% | $419,600 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $5,561 +13.1% | $463,050 +10.6% |
| 2008 | $4,917 +9.4% | $418,850 |
| 2007 | $4,494 +2.9% | $418,850 -0.5% |
| 2006 | $4,367 -5% | $421,150 +9.7% |
| 2005 | $4,595 -8.8% | $383,850 -1.3% |
| 2004 | $5,038 +26.5% | $388,750 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $3,983 +22.1% | $347,900 +42.6% |
| 2001 | $3,262 +26% | $244,000 +33% |
| 1995 | $2,588 | $183,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02090
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10William E Sheehan SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10E W Thurston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Westwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheehan
- Middle: Westwood
- High: Westwood
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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