Make Way for Duck Boots

THE UPDATED MUDROOMS IN THESE HOMES ARE MADE FOR SOGGY SPRING DAYS.

$1,025,000

7 HERSEY STREET / HINGHAM

SQUARE FEET 1,838

LOT SIZE 0.07 acre

BEDROOMS 4 BATHS 1 full, 1 half

LAST SOLD FOR $699,000 in 2019

PROS This renovated 1889 farmhouse with central air and 9-foot ceilings sits half a mile from Hingham Center. Enter into a living room with hardwood floors, crown molding, and interior shutters. French doors open to a bright, open dining area and kitchen with stainless appliances, recessed and pendant lights, quartz counters, and island. Sliders lead to a bluestone patio and fenced yard, while a family room in back has built-in shelves and window bench. The mudroom has radiant-heated floors, built-in bench and cubbies, and laundry, plus a nearby powder room. Upstairs, four bedrooms with pine floors share a newer bath with double vanity. The third floor offers a bright bonus room with shiplap walls. CONS Rear and attic staircases are quite steep.

TARA COVENEY, COLDWELL BANKER, 617-823-9781, TARA.COVENEY@NEMOVES.COM

$1,199,000

3 EAST STREET / MELROSE

SQUARE FEET 2,500

LOT SIZE 0.12 acre

BEDROOMS 5 BATHS 3

LAST SOLD FOR $875,000 in 2020

PROS A stately portico and sidelights frame the front entry of this 1920 Colonial with central air and hardwood floors, but the side mudroom has a custom bench and cubbies for everyday use. Step into an open kitchen with stone counters, dining area, and stainless appliances, including an extra double-drawer fridge under the center island. Past a newer bath with shower, the living room has a fireplace and an adjacent sunroom or office. On the second floor, four corner bedrooms — one with its own deck — share a bath. The third floor holds an office and guest room with bamboo flooring, while the basement has a bath and laundry. Outside, there’s a stone patio, fenced backyard, and one-car garage with EV charger. CONS Second-floor bath is a bit dated.

RAMSAY FRETZ, LEADING EDGE, 617-699-4446, RAMSAYFRETZREALTY.COM