Welcome to 7 Athens Street, a well-maintained three-bedroom ranch tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in Auburn. Offering approximately 1,250 square feet of comfortable single-level living, this home combines a practical layout with thoughtful improvements made by the current owners, providing a move-in-ready opportunity for its next chapter. The main level features three bedrooms, a full bath, an inviting living room with a fireplace, and an eat-in kitchen with good cabinet storage and access to the spacious deck. Hardwood flooring adds warmth and character throughout the bedrooms and hallway, while updated flooring in other areas provides a fresh, cohesive feel. The kitchen and bath have both been updated during the owners’ tenure, bringing tasteful improvements to two of the home's most important spaces. The owners have also invested in the home's major systems and overall efficiency, including updates to the roof, windows, exterior doors, insulation, water heater, furnace and lighting. These improvements offer the peace of mind that comes with meaningful updates already completed, while still leaving room for a new owner to add their own personal touches. The basement adds valuable living and gathering space with a comfortable entertainment room created by the current owners. Whether used for movie nights, watching the game, hobbies, a play area or simply relaxing with family and friends, this flexible space expands the home's possibilities beyond the main level. Additional basement area provides storage and utility space, with convenient interior and garage access. Outside, the approximately 0.29-acre lot offers a combination of open and wooded areas, a large deck for outdoor enjoyment and a storage shed for additional convenience. The one-car under garage provides covered parking as well as useful workspace. Set in a neighborhood setting while remaining close to major routes, the location offers easy access to Routes 12, 20, 290, 395 and the Mass Pike, making commuting and everyday travel convenient. Shopping, medical facilities, recreation, public transportation and other amenities are also nearby. With its single-level floor plan, versatile lower-level entertainment space, extensive owner improvements and convenient Auburn location, 7 Athens Street is a home that has been thoughtfully cared for and is ready to be enjoyed
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$380Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Meservey• Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty
West Auburn, located between Pakachoag Hill and the Auburn Mall corridor, is a residential and commercial Auburn neighborhood with wooded ridgelines and a highway-edge retail strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Southbridge Street (MA-12) and Millbury Street junction, where local plazas, service counters, and everyday errands cluster in steady motion. Housing leans toward mid-century capes and ranches, with pockets of newer subdivisions set back on curving roads. Pakachoag Hill’s trails and overlooks add a quiet, outdoorsy counterpoint to the traffic hum. Community pillars include the Auburn Public Library, Pakachoag Music School, and the Auburn Historical Museum. The landscape shifts quickly from tree-lined streets to big-road storefronts, giving daily routines a practical, grounded rhythm.
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Offer insights
7 Athens St · $475,000
$486K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $486K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Hardwood and laminate flooring
Insulated windows
Closets
Wet bar
Overhead lighting
Bonus room
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Picture windows
Exterior access from living room and kitchen
Deck access
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on first floor with ceiling fan and closet
Second bedroom on first floor with ceiling fan and closet
Third bedroom on first floor with closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tub and shower, stone/ceramic tile flooring, upgraded countertops and cabinets
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Upgraded countertops and cabinets
Picture window
Open to dining/living area
Recessed lighting
Vinyl flooring
Deck access
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Vinyl (kitchen)
Stone/ceramic tile (bathroom)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (oil)
Exterior features
Wood deck
Rain gutters
Public road frontage
Gentle sloping to level terrain
Home design
Single family residence
One-story main/first floor living with full basement
Parking
Attached garage (1 covered garage space)
Under/Off-street parking features
4 open parking spaces (5 parking spaces total)
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric hookups for range and dryer
Washer hookup
On-site power production (solar) installed 2024 — 7 kW system, ~8,866 annual production, monthly lease approx. $160
HOA & community
Community offers nearby shopping, golf, highway access, houses of worship and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Location, Location, Location. This 3 bedroom ranch, with a one car under is less than five minutes to route 12,20, 290, 395 or Mass Pike. If you are a first time home owner, investor or downsizing, this is the perfect house for you. Could use some updating but it very livable the way it is, a great equity building opportunity. There are hardwood floors in the 3 bedrooms and hallway. The good size fireplaced living room has sliding glass doors that open on to a private large deck that wraps around to the side of the house. There is an eat in kitchen with closets and lots of cabinets. One car garage and an area in the basement that can be finished for a family or play room. There is a shed for storage and the house is set in a neighborhood on a dead end street. Call for an appointment, it is easy to show and a quick closing is possible.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,632 (+12.0%)
$99,600 + $192,100
$291,700
2021
$4,136 (+0.5%)
$99,600 + $158,400
$258,000
2020
$4,117 (+4.1%)
$87,900 + $141,100
$229,000
2019
$3,953 (+5.8%)
$87,100 + $127,500
$214,600
2018
$3,736 (+4.5%)
$81,400 + $121,200
$202,600
2017
$3,576 (+4.7%)
$73,800 + $121,200
$195,000
2016
$3,415 (+3.9%)
$77,300 + $111,500
$188,800
2015
$3,288 (+6.3%)
$77,300 + $113,200
$190,500
2014
$3,093 (+3.5%)
$73,600 + $105,300
$178,900
2013
$2,989 (+1.3%)
$73,700 + $105,300
$179,000
2012
$2,952 (+4.4%)
$77,600 + $106,300
$183,900
2011
$2,828 (+4.7%)
$84,200 + $99,700
$183,900
2009
$2,700
$88,600 + $99,700
$188,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,250
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,250
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1458939
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Auburn, MA • 01510
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 7 Athens St
$474,227
$773 under list price of $475K
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