28 Houston Avenue, Saugus MA 01906

Saugus, MA 01906
$272,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,179
Sq Ft
$231
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1914
Year Built
3
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
172
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jun 8, 2009 • MLS# 70930822 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,900
Final Sale Price: $272,000
Difference: $27,900 (-9.3%)
Performance Metrics
90.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
172
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $254
Sale $/sq ft: $231
This property sold for $231 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.3% below the original asking price.

At 172 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$231/sq ft
Area Median
$341/sq ft
Difference
32.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Renovated in apprx 2002. 6 room colonial with river views on a side street. Hardwood floors in Living and Dining. Nice Eat in kitchen, tile floor and breakfast area. !st floor den or 3rd bedroom.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

54.6%
Price Range
175
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73589546
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Currently Listed
Oct 12, 2026
$599,000
MLS #73589546 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71958676
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Previously Sold
Apr 29, 2016
$325,500
MLS #71958676
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Sold
Dec 28, 2009
$272,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 175
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Listed for Sale
Jun 8, 2009
$284,900
Original listing
Agent: Michael Barrett Office: Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $2,548 $277,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,548
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$277,900

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1914
Living Area 1,179 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,548
Assessed Value $277,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Flood Insurance Required
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 175 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1914
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,179 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1914
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Flood Plain
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
School District
Saugus School District local
B
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
4.9% Above Average
4.5% Suspensions 1.0% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 0.6% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
Pioneer Charter School of Science II
1.8 mi | #39 of 346 | Score: 68.9
Improved 13 spots from last year
+10.7 above state avg
684 students Very Diverse
Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-12
Veterans Early Learning Center
1.0 mi
492 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A-
Belmonte STEAM Academy
1.6 mi | #4 of 12 | Score: 45.5
Improved 616 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
815 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Saugus Middle School
2.0 mi | #247 of 352 | Score: 36.4
Improved 64 spots from last year
-21.8 below state avg
612 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
C
Saugus High School
2.0 mi | #265 of 346 | Score: 46.1
Improved 3 spots from last year
-12.1 below state avg
695 students Diverse
17 sports • 972 athletes
College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

28 Houston Avenue, Saugus MA 01906

Saugus, MA 01906

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Barrett
Listing Office Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Office Phone 781-245-5011
Agent MLS ID CT000625
Office MLS ID B50201
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:14 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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