Springfield, Massachusetts. | 570 thousand dollars
An Edwardian home from 1902, eight bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, on a 0.5 acre plot
This home is located in the Forest Park Heights Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was designed by J. Wood Taylor, architect of a number of major estates in the area, for Frank L. Head of a clothing company.
Forest Park, a green space of more than 700 acres, is less than half a mile away, making the home within walking distance of a rose garden, skating rink, and zoo. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, one of the city’s biggest attractions, is a 5-minute drive away. The drive to Hartford, Connecticut, takes half an hour; Boston is approximately 90 minutes away.
Size: 6861 square feet
square foot price: $83
Inside: A paved path leads from the sidewalk to the front door, which is located in a covered porch.
The sunny lobby has parquet floors and white painted wood details. To the left is a formal living room with a fireplace, built-in window seat, and more whitewashed woodwork.
To the right of the entrance is a formal dining room with another window seat, another fireplace, and a sconce-style chandelier. A laundry room that was once a pantry separates the dining room from the spacious kitchen, which has windows facing the front and sides of the property.
Also at this level is a powder room; covered porch next to the house; A covered balcony at the back.
From the lobby a large staircase leads to the upper floors. The master bedroom, on the second floor, has a fireplace and windows overlooking the neighborhood. Next door there is a bathroom with a combined bathtub and shower. A guest room and another full bathroom are located across from the main bathroom.
Across the hall is a third bedroom with a sitting area and fireplace. This bedroom and three others on the second floor share a bathroom off the hallway, with a double dressing table and hardwood floors.
The third floor is divided into two spaces: on one side, there are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. On the other hand the attic space is unfinished.
outdoor space: The furnished porch at the side of the house and the covered porch at the back is large, with enough space for tables, chairs, and barbecue fixtures. The patio is decorated with grass and some mature trees. The detached carriage house is now a two car garage.
Taxes: $8,328 (estimated)
Contact: Erica Swallow, Swallow Estates Group, Coldwell Banker Realty, 413-314-3383; Coldwellbanker.com
New Orleans | $575,000
Two-storey house built in 1913, with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, on a plot of 0.1 acres
Thanks to the efforts of the previous and current owners, who worked to preserve original details such as gingerbread trim on the facade and fireplaces, this home won an award from the city’s Historic District Landmarks Commission in 2001. The roof is new, as are the energy-saving windows.
The property is located half a block from Esplanade Street that runs from the Mississippi River to the 1,300-acre City Park. It is within walking distance of several cafes and Kermit’s Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge, a live music venue and restaurant serving traditional New Orleans food. The French Quarter is less than 10 minutes’ drive away; The airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Size: 2,016 square feet
square foot price: $285
Inside: The front door – located in a light blue robin facade with bright yellow shutters and white trim – opens to a long foyer with staircase to the second floor. The living room, left, has street-facing windows, a fireplace, and hardwood floors that continue into the dining room with another fireplace.
The kitchen, at the back of the first floor, was remodeled by the vendors, who added new appliances and backsplash tiles. There is also a powder room with a wooden dressing table in this part of the house.
The basic bedroom is located on the second floor and has a fireplace and two floor-to-ceiling windows. The en suite bathroom has a combined bathtub and shower. The guest room currently used as a room and home office has access to this bathroom.
There is another full bathroom as well in this part of the house, along with a laundry room with a stacked sink and washer and dryer.
The third bedroom is off the hallway near the kitchen.
outdoor space: A brick patio surrounded by a wooden fence runs along the back side of the property, with leafy trees providing shade. The sellers created two outdoor seating areas: one on the side of the house, with a small table and chairs; The other, at the back, has two large benches and a table.
Taxes: $4,104 (estimated)
Contact: Jennifer Jessner, Rêve Realtors, 646-407-2800; gessner.reverealtors.com
Atlanta | 565,000 dollars
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow built in 1925 on a plot of 0.2 acres
Reynoldstown, a neighborhood about two miles from downtown Atlanta, is known for its tree-lined streets and bungalow-style homes, many occupied by young families and independent businesses. This home, like some of its neighbors, was recently updated with new paint and a new HVAC system.
The property is located about a mile from the shops and restaurants of Memorial Drive, the main thoroughfare in the area. It’s less than two miles from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and from the Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden. Downtown Atlanta is about 20 minutes away by public transportation, or a little less by car, depending on traffic.
Size: 1,455 square feet
square foot price: $388
Inside: Wooden steps lead from the front yard to a covered porch with seating area facing the street.
The front door opens to a living room with original wood floors and French doors that lead to a guest room currently used as a home office.
Through a spacious hallway is a dining room with a wrought iron chandelier. The kitchen behind it has white cabinets, wood worktops, and a central island with a stainless steel sink. The adjacent laundry room has access to the back deck.
Off the kitchen is a full bathroom, another bedroom, a master suite with a carpeted wardrobe, and a bathroom with a jetted bathtub and separate shower.
outdoor space: The wooden deck behind the house was recently painted as well as the wooden fence that surrounds it. From there, steps lead to a stone fire pit in the middle of the backyard. A storage shed in the back of the yard holds garden maintenance tools and equipment.
Taxes: $4,944 (estimated)
Contact: Jack Troitt, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, 404-635-7626; sothebysrealty.com
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