Dimensions11 x 13
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
79 Grove Street, Winchester MA 01890
Winchester, MA 01890
$720,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$799,000
Final Sale Price:
$720,000
Difference:
$79,000 (-9.9%)
Performance Metrics
90.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$327
Sale $/sq ft:
$294
This property sold for $294 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.9% below the original asking price.
With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$294/sq ft
Area Median
$578/sq ft
Difference
49.1%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Attention Contractors and Buyers who are looking for good value in a fixer upper! This property is being sold "as is". Buyers to do their own due diligence. Fabulous potential with a large, private, level back yard. Designed by noted architect Jerome Bailey Foster. The first floor has a large, front to back living room with fireplace and gorgeous wide pine and peg floors. Right off the kitchen is the perfect TV room/office or potential for kitchen expansion.The dining room is private and formal with access to a 3 season sunroom. A convenient half bathroom completes the first floor. The second floor features 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and huge unfinished room over the garage. The master bedroom is quite large with room for a future master bathroom. The basement is partially finished. This wonderful home needs some love and renovating. Bring your creativity and this home and you can be the envy of the neighborhood. Great location and wonderful opportunity!
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Property History
Market Insights
63.2%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73545952
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 7, 2026
$1,899,000
MLS #73545952 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72943083
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 8, 2022
$1,715,000
MLS #72943083
Previous Transaction - MLS #72090499
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 30, 2016
$1,225,000
MLS #72090499
Sold
Jul 21, 2016
$720,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
Sold
Jul 21, 2016
$720,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
Listed for Sale
May 16, 2016
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Singer & Stokes
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed for Sale
May 16, 2016
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Singer & Stokes
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,899,000 | - | - | MLS #73545952 - Active |
| 04/08/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,715,000 | - | - | MLS #72943083 |
| 12/30/2016 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,225,000 | - | - | MLS #72090499 |
| 07/21/2016 | ✓ Sold | $720,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/21/2016 | ✓ Sold | $720,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/16/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 05/16/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,912 | $763,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,912
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$763,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Living Area
2,445 sq ft
Lot Size
0.30 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Partially Finished
Laundry
In Basement
Features
Play Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Screened
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Screened
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,912
Assessed Value
$763,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Playroom Is Unheated.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Brown
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Living area includes 282 sq. ft. in finished basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
30 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,445 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions5 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 24
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions4 x 6
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 13
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions10 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 24
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions9 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Slider
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchScreened
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Play Room
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Partially Finished
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1941
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Screened
Patio & Porch:
Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Winchester School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.1%
Very Low (Safest)
0.1%
Suspensions
0.1%
In-School
5.4% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Wilder School
2.0 mi
Grades K-12
Acera School
2.1 mi
Grades K-08
Children's Own School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Ambrose Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#11 of 824
|
Score: 66.1
Improved 36 spots from last year
+7.9 above state avg
398 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Lincoln Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#74 of 824
|
Score: 60.7
Dropped 29 spots from last year
+2.5 above state avg
334 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
St. Mary Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Lynch Elementary School
1.7 mi
|
#113 of 824
|
Score: 58.6
Dropped 31 spots from last year
+0.4 above state avg
426 students
Diverse
Grades PK-05
A+
Vinson-Owen Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#40 of 824
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 112 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
441 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A+
Muraco Elementary School
1.9 mi
|
#62 of 824
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 62 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
352 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Creative Corner School Inc
1.9 mi
Grades PK-K
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
McCall Middle School
1.0 mi
|
#16 of 352
|
Score: 62.4
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+4.2 above state avg
1,036 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
1 school
A+
Winchester High School
1.4 mi
|
#17 of 346
|
Score: 73.6
Improved 18 spots from last year
+15.4 above state avg
1,404 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 2,818 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
79 Grove Street, Winchester MA 01890
Winchester, MA 01890
Listing Information
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
781-861-9600
Agent MLS ID
TM310940
Office MLS ID
M95353
Listing Data Updated
Jul 21, 2016 4:20 PM 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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