290 East Street · Westwood

FOR SALE · MLS #73588499

$799,900

beds
5
baths
1.5
sqft
1,419

290 East Street

Westwood, MA 02090

LOCATION

Property location

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290 East Street, Westwood, MA 02090Open Street View

Hwy 95 or Washington Street to East St. (near the corner of smith drive) sidewalk side of East St.

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
1,419 sqft
Year built
1954
Lot size
21,949 sqft (about 0.50 acres)
Parking spaces
8
Price per sqft
$564/sqft

About this home

Westwood living for $799,900! Discover the space, flexibility and outdoor setting of this charming Cape in Islington. Set on approximately half an acre, 290 East Street offers an inviting opportunity to own a single-family home with a private yard and detached two-car garage, all within reach of village conveniences and commuter routes. The living and dining areas feature wood floors and recessed lighting, creating a welcoming setting for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen offers quartz countertops, tile flooring and a dining area, with room to gather over morning coffee or prepare your meal. Five bedrooms provide options for sleeping, working from home, hobbies or guests. A first-floor bedroom and full bath offer convenient main-level accommodations, while additional upstairs bedrooms and a half bath add flexibility. With approximately 1,419 square feet of finished living area, this home makes thoughtful use of its space. An unfinished walk-out lower level and additional unfinished second-floor space invite you to explore future possibilities, subject to required permits and approvals; these areas are not included in the stated living area. Outside, a wooded backdrop creates a peaceful setting for relaxing, gardening or enjoying time outdoors. The detached two-car garage adds storage and parking options, complemented by a paved driveway with ample off-street parking. Natural gas heat and hot water, town water and town sewer round out the practical features. Located on the sidewalk side of East Street, the home offers convenient access to Islington Village, shopping, dining, the commuter rail, major highways and Downey Elementary School. Enjoy the independence of a single-family home, the convenience of an established neighborhood and the opportunity to make the space your own. If Westwood is on your wish list and your budget is under $1 million, take a closer look at 290 East Street. Schedule your showing and see how this Cape could work for you!

Listed by Tammy Motsick DeWolfe · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #73588499 · Updated 10/29/2026, 12:43:00 PM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Price Changed
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
1.5
Total rooms
7
Living area
1,419 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
1,419 sqft
Building area
1,419
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Main level bathrooms
1
Interior & systems
Heating
Natural Gas · Wood Stove
Heating available
Yes
Heating zones
1
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Tile · Parquet · Engineered Hardwood
Laundry
In Basement
Basement
Full · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry · Sump Pump · Unfinished
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
0
Electrical service
Circuit Breakers
Windows
Insulated Windows
Primary bathroom features
No
Room details

Primary bedroom

Level
First
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 2

Level
Second
Features
Closet · Flooring - Laminate

Bedroom 3

Level
Second
Features
Closet · Flooring - Laminate

Bedroom 4

Level
Second
Features
Closet · Flooring - Laminate

Living room

Level
Main,First
Features
Flooring - Wood · Open Floorplan · Recessed Lighting

Dining room

Level
Main,First
Features
Flooring - Wood · Recessed Lighting

Family room

Features
Recessed Lighting

Kitchen

Level
Main,First
Features
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Dining Area · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid · Recessed Lighting

Bathroom 1

Level
Main,First
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom 2

Level
Second
Features
Bathroom - Half · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Price & tax details

Current asking price$799,900
Original asking price$849,900
Listed on2026-10-08
Days on market21
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2025$9,452$738,400

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

Schools named in the listing

99DESE percentile

MLS-listed elementary

Downey

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Progress toward targets 93%

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MLS-listed middle

Thurston

School name supplied by the listing; confirm with the district.

96DESE percentile

MLS-listed high school

Westwood High

Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Progress toward targets 70%

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