Beachy Bungalows

THESE 1920S AND ’30S HOUSES SOUTH OF BOSTON OFFER CASUAL, COASTAL CHARM STEPS FROM THE OCEAN.

$599,000

45 KENBERMA STREET / HULL

SQUARE FEET 1,160

LOT SIZE 0.09 acre

BEDROOMS 2 BATHS 1

LAST SOLD FOR $361,000 in 2022

PROS This updated 1930 bungalow with hardwood floors and new windows sits six houses from the ocean, between Hull Bay and Nantasket Avenue’s shops; sandy Nantasket Beach is just a few blocks east. Enter through an enclosed porch into a living room with electric fireplace. French doors open to a dining room with window bench, and the remodeled kitchen beyond features butcher block counters, recessed lighting, stainless appliances, and stacked laundry. A glass door leads out to the two-level composite deck, newly sodded backyard, and gravel driveway. A short hallway back to the living room also links to the front bedroom and bath, while the larger bedroom is off the kitchen. CONS Flood insurance required to obtain a mortgage.

ANDREA COHEN, CHARISMA REALTY, 781-290-6764, ANDREACOHEN843@YAHOO.COM

$849,900

35 WARWICK STREET / QUINCY

SQUARE FEET 1,508

LOT SIZE 0.12 acre

BEDROOMS 3 BATHS 2

LAST SOLD FOR $576,500 in 2018

PROS This expanded 1925 bungalow sits across from a small park, perched above the floodplain a block from Wollaston Beach. Enter through the heated enclosed porch into the open living and dining rooms with hardwood floors and fireplace. A small hallway off the dining room holds a pair of linen closets and two bedrooms that flank an updated bath. The tiled kitchen in back features granite counters, stainless appliances, double sink, and skylights. Outside, find a brick patio, backyard, and one-car garage. Upstairs, the primary bedroom and guest room share a double-entry bath with step-in shower and marble tile. A finished attic room off the primary has built-in dressers; there’s laundry and a workshop area in the basement. CONS Shared driveway.

CHAD GOLDSTEIN, GOLD KEY REALTY, 508-631-6245, CHAD.GOLDSTEIN@GOLDKEYUS.COM