51 Metropolitan Ave

This home offers strong appeal for buyers who value older-home character, flexible living areas, and usable outdoor space. The enclosed porch, formal dining room, rear addition, patio, garage, and backyard create several distinct areas for daily living and entertaining. Its proximity to Washington Street and public transit options is a practical advantage. The main due diligence items are the age of the property, verification of the rear addition, and clarification of listing data inconsistencies.

PROS
- Colonial-style home with period features including a welcoming entryway, graceful staircase, and wood floors throughout.
- Flexible rear addition includes a full bath and could serve as family room, media room, guest space, or multigenerational living area.
- Enclosed porch and patio add useful indoor-outdoor living options.
- Detached garage plus described driveway parking for multiple cars.
- Close to Washington Street and public transit options.

CONS
- Built in 1910, so buyers should closely review the condition of major systems, structure, windows, insulation, and maintenance history.
- Rear addition should be verified for permits, code compliance, and whether its use matches buyer needs.
- Listing data has an inconsistency: lot size appears as “6300.0,” while the acres field also says 6300.0 acres, which should be confirmed.
- Parking field is blank even though the description references a detached garage and driveway parking.
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