290 East Street Westwood, MA 02090

5 Beds
1 full, 1 half Baths
1,419 Sqft
21,949 Sqft lot
0.50 Acre lot
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1954
Neighborhood: Islington
Days on Website: 39

Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, DeWolfe Group.

Description

Location, lifestyle, and opportunity come together at 290 East Street in Westwood’s sought-after Islington neighborhood. A true commuter’s dream, this charming Cape is just two blocks to the commuter rail, Islington Center, and Downey Elementary School—with sidewalks connecting it all. Set on a private half-acre lot, the home offers a flexible 5-bedroom layout ideal for today’s evolving needs. The main level features bright living and dining spaces with hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with stone countertops and recessed lighting, plus first-floor bedroom(s) or home office options. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a half bath. An unfinished walk-out lower level and unfinished second-floor area provide excellent expansion potential. Enjoy a peaceful, wooded yard perfect for outdoor living and wildlife watching. With easy access to highways, shops, dining, parks, and top-rated schools, this Islington gem delivers suburban serenity with effortless city connectivity.

Open House

Property Details and Features

  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Road Surface Type: "Paved"
  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater"
  • Basement: "Full", "Walk-Out Access", "Interior Entry", "Sump Pump", "Unfinished"
  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 1.5 total bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Level: Second
  • Level: Second
  • Level: Second
  • Building Area Total: 1419
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame"
  • Living Area: 1419
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Pool", "Tennis Court(s)", "Park", "Walk/Jog Trails", "Golf", "Medical Facility", "Conservation Area", "Highway Access", "House of Worship", "Private School", "Public School", "Sidewalks"
  • Cooling: "Window Unit(s)"
  • Cooling Included
  • Features: "Flooring - Wood", "Recessed Lighting"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Exterior Features: "Porch", "Rain Gutters"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Porch"
  • Flooring: "Tile", "Parquet", "Engineered Hardwood"
  • Foundation Details: "Concrete Perimeter"
  • 2 garage spaces
  • Garage Included
  • Heating: "Natural Gas", "Wood Stove"
  • Heating Included
  • Features: "Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile", "Dining Area", "Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid", "Recessed Lighting"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Features: "In Basement"
  • Subdivision Name: Islington
  • Lot Features: "Wooded", "Gentle Sloping", "Level"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21949
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 301842
  • Level: Main,First
  • Features: "Closet", "Flooring - Hardwood"
  • Level: First
  • Parking Features: "Detached", "Garage Faces Side", "Off Street", "Tandem", "Paved"
  • Parking Total: 8
  • 2 covered spaces
  • Open Parking
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: RES
  • Roof: "Shingle"
  • High School: Westwood High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School: Downey
  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9452
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Electric: "Circuit Breakers"
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range"
  • Water Source: "Public"
  • Window Features: "Insulated Windows"