Welcome to 28 Grove Street! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape-style home offers an exceptional blend of classic New England charm, modern elegance, and versatile living spaces. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the beautiful white oak hardwood flooring throughout the main living levels, abundant natural light, and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room features a cozy fireplace, while the beautifully updated kitchen showcases elegant white cabinetry, sleek countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generous center island perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming formal dining room provides the ideal setting for memorable gatherings. The home features four comfortable bedrooms and a dedicated home office, offering flexibility for work, family, and guests. The impressive primary bedroom enjoys direct access to a beautifully renovated bathroom and an exceptionally spacious, room-sized walk-in closet with custom built-in organizers. Upstairs, a versatile bonus room offers endless possibilities as a home gym, media room, library, or creative retreat. Enjoy the rare convenience of two laundry areas, one on the second floor and another in the basement. Recent permitted renovations, with final inspections approved, and an upgraded 200-amp electrical service add lasting value. The finished lower level expands your living and entertaining options with a second fireplace, flexible recreational space, and potential for a future in-law suite or ADU, subject to buyer verification and Town of Saugus requirements and approvals. Step outside to discover a beautifully landscaped backyard featuring mature trees, natural stone walls, and inviting outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying New England's changing seasons. Complete with a garage and additional storage, this home delivers the space, style, and functionality today's buyers are looking for. A truly special opportunity in Saugus!
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Veterans Early Learning Center
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Belmonte Saugus Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Saugus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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About
Cliftondale
Cliftondale, located between Route 1 and Lynn Woods Reservation, is a residential and commuter-friendly Saugus neighborhood with wooded edges and a classic main-road streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cliftondale Square stretch of Lincoln Avenue, where corner markets, barbershops, and long-running takeout counters set a steady, local rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century capes and ranches mixed with older New England colonials on curving side streets. Breakheart Reservation frames the outdoor routine with trailheads and pond views nearby. Community pillars include the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Kowloon Restaurant, and the Square One Mall corridor for errands and casual meetups.
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Market insights
28 Grove St · $899,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$899,900
Median sale price in this area is $755,937. (16% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished basement
Two fireplaces
Storm doors
Storm windows
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms: two on the first floor and two on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms, one on the first floor and one on the second floor
Attached, under-house heated garage with two spaces
Four open parking spaces
Off-street paved parking
Construction
Frame and stone construction
Concrete perimeter and block foundation
Shingle roof
Renovated since original construction
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, walking and jogging trails, a laundromat, bike paths, a conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, and public schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome home to this impeccably maintained and well-loved Cape style home situated in a quiet neighborhood with excellent proximity to Route 1. This home offers beautiful curb appeal, set high and private with stunning masonry walls wrapping around the corner lot, an attached garage underneath for convenient entry, generous room sizes, 2 fireplaces, and hardwood floors that are in great condition. Features 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, dining room, family room, large laundry room & 1.25 baths! Fantastic expansion potential awaits on the 2nd level, which is already framed for a primary suite, 2 additional bed rooms, a second full bath, as well as a bonus lounge area. The 2nd level has partial insulation, some rough plumbing and electric, and a second heating zone is on the boiler. Boiler new 2016. Located close to Cliftondale Square and short distance to many parks, Northern Strand Rail Trail bike path, & Public bus stop. A unique opportunity for a move-in ready home with plenty of room to grow!
Public Records
Nov 7, 2008
Sold
$330,000
$124/sq ft
MLS PIN #70699566
Nov 7, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 2008
Sold
$330,000
$124/sq ft
Aug 4, 2008
Contingent
—
Jul 11, 2008
Price Changed
$339,900
$128/sq ft
Jul 11, 2008
Relisted
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Jul 7, 2008
Contingent
—
Mar 11, 2008
Price Changed
$349,900
$132/sq ft
Feb 20, 2008
Price Changed
$359,900
$136/sq ft
Jan 18, 2008
Listed
$369,900
$139/sq ft
Impressive, one owner, oversized expandable cape boasting 7 rooms, 2-3 bdrms (1 bdrm has no closet), sun-splashed eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with two built-in corner hutches, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, inviting fireplace living room, 1 1/2 baths, lower level offers fireplace family room, oversized garage, corner 10,000 sq. ft. lot PLUS 4 framed rooms and roughed in bath waiting to be finished on second floor.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,589 (+6.5%)
$263,900 + $327,600
$591,500
2021
$5,248 (+8.2%)
$210,200 + $215,100
$425,300
2020
$4,849 (+4.1%)
$200,200 + $206,600
$406,800
2019
$4,656 (+11.3%)
$182,000 + $200,300
$382,300
2018
$4,183 (+7.3%)
$176,500 + $184,700
$361,200
2017
$3,899 (+2.4%)
$164,700 + $158,900
$323,600
2016
$3,806 (+6.6%)
$164,400 + $147,600
$312,000
2015
$3,572 (+3.0%)
$156,600 + $140,600
$297,200
2014
$3,467 (+2.9%)
$156,600 + $142,000
$298,600
2013
$3,368 (+2.2%)
$156,600 + $142,000
$298,600
2012
$3,297 (+1.5%)
$156,600 + $142,000
$298,600
2011
$3,249 (+0.5%)
$156,600 + $149,300
$305,900
2010
$3,232 (−0.7%)
$180,400 + $153,500
$333,900
2009
$3,254
$180,400 + $174,400
$354,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,654
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,654
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2152307
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saugus, MA • 01906
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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47
53
37
39
25
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Feb
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Saugus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 28 Grove St
$898,720
$1,180 under list price of $900K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $950K.