290 East St, Westwood, MA, 02090
About This Home
An inviting opportunity to own a slice of Westwood heaven—now with the seller offering a 2-1 mortgage rate buy down, creating exceptional value for buyers looking to enter this highly sought-after community. Charming Cape-style home set on a private half-acre lot in desirable Islington. A commuter’s dream just minutes to the train, major highways, Islington Village, Norfolk Country Club, and Downey Elementary, with sidewalks leading to all. This welcoming 5-bedroom home offers a flexible floor plan ideal for today’s lifestyle, featuring bright living and dining areas with hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and recessed lighting, and a first-floor bedroom perfect for guests or a home office. Upstairs offers additional bedrooms and half bath. Unfinished walk-out lower level and unfinished second-floor space provide exciting expansion potential. Enjoy a peaceful private yard surrounded by nature, plus a detached 2-car garage and ample parking.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
Family Room
- Features: Recessed Lighting
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile,Parquet,Engineered Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 1,419
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,419
- Total interior livable area: 1,419 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 301842
- Zoning: RES
- Exclusions: Removal Of Al Personal Belongings In House And Garage.
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch,Rain Gutters
Lot
- Lot size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Gentle Sloping,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached,Garage Faces Side,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,297 | $51,564 |
| Home Insurance * | $199 | $2,388 |
| Property Taxes | $904 | $10,848 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,754 | $69,048 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Listed for sale | $870,000 |
| 2026-03-09 | Listing removed | $870,000 |
| 2026-02-20 | Contingent | $870,000 |
| 2026-02-10 | Price change | $870,000 |
| 2026-01-06 | Listed for sale | $895,000 |
| 2026-01-06 | Listing removed | $895,000 |
| 2025-12-12 | Listed for sale | $895,000 |
| 2025-12-03 | Contingent | $895,000 |
| 2025-11-06 | Price change | $895,000 |
| 2025-10-15 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
| 2025-08-20 | Listing removed | $999,999 |
| 2025-07-24 | Price change | $999,999 |
| 2025-07-07 | Price change | $1,049,000 |
| 2025-06-04 | Listed for sale | $1,049,900 |
| 2001-10-10 | Sold | $358,000 |
| 1987-04-23 | Sold | $201,000 |
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