Historic Home Open Houses - Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Open Houses for Historic Homes in Metrowest Boston
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Please Note: Year built date is taken from MLS which is based on public record. 


Dedham

6 Marion Street Dedham, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1917
List Price: $699,000
OPEN: Feb 10 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Foxboro

80 Central Street, Foxboro, MA
8 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $269,900
OPEN: Feb 10 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Franklin

34 Corbin Street, Franklin, MA
5 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: unknown
List Price: $239,000
OPEN: Feb 10 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Norwood

39 Austin Street, Norwood, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Gambrel /Dutch
Year Built: 1914
List Price: $375,000
OPEN: Feb 10 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Walpole

585 Common Street, Walpole, MA
8 room, 5 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1911
List Price: $389,900
OPEN: Feb 10 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Wellesley

28 Crescent Street, Wellesley, MA
9 room, 4 bedroom Farmhouse
Year Built: 1875
List Price: $1,150,000
OPEN: Feb 10 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Defining the Details: Barge Board

Have you ever driven along a street and seen beautiful trim along the roof line shaped in the form of  shamrocks, gingerbread or other decorative styles? This decoration is called barge board. You will also see it referred to as decorated verge boards. It is typically attached to the gables of the house.

Barge board on historic homes  is made from wooden planks. Today you may see reproductions made from composite materials.

Board board is most likely to be found on a Tudor, Gothic Revival or Queen Anne style home. In Massachusetts you will likely find barge board on Greek and Gothic Revival style homes in the mid to later 19th century and on Queen Anne style homes in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Historic Houses in Westwood - By the Numbers

Ever wonder just how many antique homes there are in Westwood, Massachusetts?

Here's a look by the numbers:

Single Family Homes
1900 - 1930: 306
1850-1899: 33
1800 - 1849: 51
1750 - 1799: 22
1700 - 1749: 7
Before 1700: 1

The oldest house in Westwood according to public record was built in 1680.  The house with this honor is 955 High Street. Three other homes come in second, all having been built in 1700. They include 46 Washington Street, 284 Nahatan Street and 5 Wight Lane.

Multi-Family Homes
1900 - 1930: 26
1850-1899: 3
1800 - 1849: 2
1750 - 1799: 3
1700 - 1749: 0
Before 1700: 0

Please note: This information is taken from public record. Public record dates are often at variance with year built dates on record with local or state historical commissions.

Historic Home Open Houses - Sunday, July 29, 2012

Open Houses for Historic Homes in Metrowest Boston
Sunday, July 29, 2012 

Please Note: Year built date is taken from MLS which is based on public record. 

Dedham 563 Washington Street, Dedham, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Farmhouse
Year Built: 1830
List Price: $329,900
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

104 Emmett Avenue, Dedham, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Cape
Year Built: 1850
List Price: $239,900
OPEN: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

39 Williams Avenue, Dedham, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1913
List Price: $345,900
OPEN: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

88 Abbott Road, Dedham, MA
12 room, 5 bedroom Victorian
Year Built: 1856
List Price: $639,900
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

188 Walnut Street, Dedham, MA 
11 room, 6 bedroom Victorian
Year Built: 1893
List Price: $899,000
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Holliston

56 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA
9 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1910
List Price: $399,900
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Medfield

28 South Street, Medfield, MA
9 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1850
List Price: $689,900
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Natick

38 Connecticut Avenue, Natick, MA
6 room, 2 bedroom Ranch
Year Built: 1917
List Price: $324,900
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

44 Rockland Street, Natick, MA 
7 room, 3 bedroom Antique
Year Built: 1800
List Price: $399,000
OPEN: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

201 Glen Street, Natick, MA 
8 room, 4 bedroom Victorian
Year Built: 1850
List Price: $815,000
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

59 Farwell Street, Natick, MA
5 room, 2 bedroom Antique
Year Built: 1880
List Price: $299,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Needham

67 May Street, Needham, MA
12 room, 6 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1906
List Price: $949,000
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Norfolk

57 North Street, Norfolk, MA
10 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $369,900
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Sherborn

100 South Main Street, Sherborn, MA
11 room, 5 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1690
List Price: $1,399,000
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

64 Farm Road, Sherborn, MA
9 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1835
List Price: $969,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Upton

7 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1735
List Price: $379,900
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Walpole

115 Lincoln Road, Walpole, MA
10 room, 5 bedroom Cape
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $779,000
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

77 Washington Street, Walpole, MA
4 room, 2 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1910
List Price: $289,000
OPEN: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Wellesley

102 Great Plain Avenue, Wellesley, MA
15 room, 6 bedroom Victorian
Year Built: 1888
List Price: $1,295,000
OPEN: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

20 Brook Street, Wellesley, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $669,000
OPEN: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Wrentham

414 Hancock Street, Wrentham, MA
7 room, 3 bedroom Cape
Year Built: 1784
List Price: $325,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

1043 West Street, Wrentham, MA
5 room, 2 bedroom Cape
Year Built: 1846
List Price: $254,900
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Historic Home Open Houses - Sunday, July 1, 2012

Open Houses for Historic Homes in Metrowest Boston
Sunday, July 1, 2012

Please Note: Year built date is taken from MLS which is based on public record.


Dedham 104 Emmett Avenue, Dedham, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Cape
Year Built: 1850
List Price: $259,900
OPEN: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

154 Jefferson Street, Dedham, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1870
List Price: $349,900
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

39 Williams Avenue, Dedham, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1913
List Price: $345,900
OPEN: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Foxboro

32 Payson Road, Foxboro, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $289,000
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

208 East Street, Foxboro, MA
7 room, 3 bedroom Bungalow
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $329,900
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Franklin

113 School Street, Franklin, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1865
List Price: $319,900
OPEN: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Holliston

121 Mechanic Street, Holliston, MA
5 room, 2 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1910
List Price: $214,900
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

129 Mechanic St. Holliston, MA
6 room, 2 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1910
List Price: $225,000
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Medfield

19 Wight Street, Medfield, MA
12 room, 8 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1760
List Price: $1,499,000
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

66 Harding Street, Medfield, MA
7 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1794
List Price: $449,900
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

587 Main Street, Medfield, MA
5 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1880
List Price: $319,000
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Natick

27A Stacey Road, Natick, MA
6 room, 3 bedroom Garrison
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $425,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

38 Connecticut Avenue, Natick, MA
6 room, 2 bedroom Ranch
Year Built: 1917
List Price: $349,500
OPEN: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Norfolk

57 North Street, Norfolk, MA
10 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $374,900
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Norwood

184 Vernon Street, Norwood, MA
10 room, 5 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1880
List Price: $499,900
OPEN: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

42 Concord Avenue, Norwood, MA
7 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1896
List Price: $349,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Sherborn

100 South Main Street, Sherborn, MA
11 room, 5 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1690
List Price: $1,399,000
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

18 Prospect Street, Sherborn, MA
13 room, 6 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1780
List Price: $999,900
OPEN: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Upton

15 Main Street, Upton, MA
9 room, 4 bedroom Victorian
Year Built: 1896
List Price: $319,900
OPEN: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Wellesley

8 Abbott St Wellesley, MA
12 room, 6 bedroom bath Victorian
Year Built: 1895
List Price: $869,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

35 Boulevard Road, Wellesley, MA
7 room, 3 bedroom Bungalow
Year Built: 1910
List Price: $449,000
OPEN: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Featured Historic Home: 66 Harding St, Medfield, MA

66 Harding Street, Medfield, Massachusetts

Welcome to The Jonathan Fiske House. Beautiful Antique Medfield Colonial Blend of old and new - Post and Beam Construction High Ceilings. Amazingly open layout. Kitchen with cathedral ceilings and open to deck and yard. Wood flooring throughout. Study with wall of built in book cases. Large composite deck overlooking fenced yard with beautiful gardens surrounded by privacy fence.Two car garage. Large Lot ensuring privacy. Handicap Accessible. NEW SEPTIC being installed by sellers.

 

66 Harding Street
Medfield, MA 02052
Year Built: 1794
List Price: $449,900
Click Here for more information about this property or contact the listing agent.

Listing Agent:
Marcia Kramarz

RE/Max Realty

(508) 377-7171 Office
(508) 446-5094 Mobile

The House of Seven Fireplaces

The classical Greek Revival at 44 North Street in Grafton, Massachusetts is unique not just because its first owner was the builder but also for the special features of the home such as its seven distinctive fireplaces. Most houses today have one or perhaps two fireplaces at most.

We need to remember that in the 1830s when the house was built that fireplaces served the very practical use of heating the home. Practicality aside, the fireplaces in this home take on a more decorative tone than normal. Each fireplace is unique, some with painted tiles others with delicate wood panel decorations.

The fireplaces are found in both parlors, the family room off of the kitchen, the dining room, the library and in two bedrooms. (Click the images to enlarge)

The property at 44 North Street, Grafton, Massachusetts is currently for sale and listed by realtors, Rhonda Heyman and Linda Mossman. More information about the house can be found on Rhonda's website.