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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 26 Quimby Avenue, a charming Colonial Revival set on a beautiful, level 16,117± sq. ft. (.37-acre) lot in Woburn's highly desirable West Side. Lovingly maintained, this classic 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends timeless character with endless possibilities.Sun-filled living spaces, hardwood floors, and original architectural details create a warm and inviting atmosphere that's ready to enjoy today while offering tremendous potential for tomorrow. Whether you're looking for your next home, planning a thoughtful renovation, or envisioning an expansion, this property provides the flexibility to make it your own.The expansive, flat backyard offers exceptional outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, recreation, or future improvements. A detached garage provides additional storage, workshop space, or parking convenience.Ideally located near schools, shopping, restaurants, major highways, commuter routes, and everything Woburn has to offer, this property combines neighborhood charm with everyday convenience.A rare opportunity to move right in, renovate, expand, or explore the property's future development potential, including a possible Planned Development Unit (PDU) opportunity. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence and verify all potential uses with the City of Woburn.Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own one of Woburn's most desirable West Side properties.— Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Key details

  • sold
  • 1,452 sq ft
  • 16,195 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $529 / sq ft
  • $5,300 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠9⁠7⁠4⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
26 Quimby Ave
Town
Woburn, MA
ZIP
01801
Sold for
$750,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
81761 / 349

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Neighborhood: West Side

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.