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Featured Home: 8 Macera Farm Road

This 2,500-sq.-ft. home features a maple kitchen and in-ground pool.

  If you're a local real estate agent and would like one of your listings featured here, email Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Address: 8 Macera Farm Road MLS# 1023433 Price: $372,500 How to get there: Take Atwood Avenue south toward Cranston, then right onto Simmonville Avenue. Take a right onto Fountain Street, then left on Macera Farm Road. Town tax assessment: $344,000 (as of 12/14/12); estimated taxes: $6,811, based on 2012-13 tax rate of $24.75 per $1,000 and including town homestead exemption of 20 percent of assessed value. Description: Four beds, 2.5 baths with nearly 2,500 sq. ft. of living space. One owner, maple kitchen, in-ground pool with cabana. Listing Agent: Joseph Caprara, Keller Williams Realty (401) …

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Open House in Johnston, Dec. 15

There's just one open house listed this weekend — an affordable Cape on a short sale.

  Looking to do a little house hunting over the weekend? Start your search right here on JohnstonPatch. We gladly accept open house listings from agents and owners. Please e-mail information, in the format shown in the photo captions, to joseph.hutnak@patch.com — or create your own listing using your Patch profile or Facebook account and posting it on our Announcements page. To see more information on the properties listed here, visit the New England Moves website and enter the MLS number in the search box.

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Sold! Three Homes in Johnston

Two Ranches and a Raised Ranch made the list of real estate transactions this week.

  Welcome to our weekly feature on JohnstonPatch where we list sales of homes in our town and surrounding areas every Thursday. We're looking for real estate agents, bank loan officers, attorneys — anyone who handles sales or closings — to let us know about the homes that are selling in Johnston. Submissions should include address, date of sale, and sale price. We also accept and appreciate photos or videos of the property. Send information on recent home sales in Johnston to Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Deadline for submissions to Sold! is Wednesday at 4 p.m. Address: 29 Lafazia Drive Sale Price: $243,000 Type: Raised Ranch Year Built: 1987 Closing Date: Dec. 5, 2012 Address: 30 Mathew Drive Sale Price: $335,000 Type…

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Featured Open House: 24 River Drive

This mint-condition Cape features three bedrooms and two baths.

  If you're a local real estate agent and would like one of your listings featured here, email Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Address: 24 River Drive MLS# 1028640 Price: $179,900 How to get there: Take Plainfield Street east toward Providence, then take left onto School Street [near Thornton Elementary School]. Take a left onto Heritage Circle, then right onto River Drive. Number 24 is on the right.  Town tax assessment: $198,100 (as of 12/7/12); estimated taxes: $3,922, based on 2012-13 tax rate of $24.75 per $1,000 and including town homestead exemption of 20 percent of assessed value. Description: Contemporary Cape in mint condition. Open living room with cathedral ceilings. Master plus two full beds and two baths. …

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Open Houses in Johnston for Dec. 8 and 9

Check out the Johnston homes that are hosting Open Houses this weekend.

  Looking to do a little house hunting over the weekend? Start your search right here on JohnstonPatch. We gladly accept open house listings from agents and owners. Please e-mail information, in the format shown in the photo captions, to joseph.hutnak@patch.com — or create your own listing using your Patch profile or Facebook account and posting it on our Announcements page. To see more information on the properties listed here, visit the New England Moves website and enter the MLS number in the search box.

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Sold! Six Homes in Johnston

A condo on Scenery Lane and several styles of homes made this week's list of sales in Johnston.

  Welcome to our weekly feature on JohnstonPatch where we list sales of homes in our town and surrounding areas every Thursday. We're looking for real estate agents, bank loan officers, attorneys — anyone who handles sales or closings — to let us know about the homes that are selling in Johnston. Submissions should include address, date of sale, and sale price. We also accept and appreciate photos or videos of the property. Send information on recent home sales in Johnston to Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Deadline for submissions to Sold! is Wednesday at 4 p.m. Address: 51 Scenery Lane Sale Price: $142,000 Type: Townhouse Year Built: 1985 Closing Date: Dec. 6, 2012 Address: 92 Serrell Sweet Road Sale Price: $125,000 …

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Featured Open House: 34 Taylor Road

This farmhouse includes a parcel of land across the street.

  If you're a local real estate agent and would like one of your listings featured here, email Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Address: 34 Taylor Road MLS# 1029559 Price: $239,900 How to get there: Take Plainfield Pike west (toward Scituate). Taylor Road is the first right after Comstock Parkway. Number 34 is on the left just past Lake View Court. Town tax assessment: $163,493 (as of 11/30/12); estimated taxes: $3,237, based on 2012-13 tax rate of $24.75 per $1,000 and including town homestead exemption of 20 percent of assessed value. Description: 1800’s Farmhouse Cape offering much of the original charm with today’s conveniences; 6 rooms; 3 beds; 2 baths; hardwoods; built-ins; 2 car; 10+ acres. Listing Agent: Mark …

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Open Houses in Johnston for Dec. 1 and 2

Check out the Johnston homes that are hosting Open Houses this weekend.

  Looking to do a little house hunting over the weekend? Start your search right here on JohnstonPatch. We gladly accept open house listings from agents and owners. Please e-mail information, in the format shown in the photo captions, to joseph.hutnak@patch.com — or create your own listing using your Patch profile or Facebook account and posting it on our Announcements page. To see more information on the properties listed here, visit the New England Moves website and enter the MLS number in the search box.

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Sold! Two Houses in Johnston

A Colonial and a Ranch made the list of property sales in Johnston this week.

  Welcome to our weekly feature on JohnstonPatch where we list sales of homes in our town and surrounding areas every Thursday. We're looking for real estate agents, bank loan officers, attorneys — anyone who handles sales or closings — to let us know about the homes that are selling in Johnston. Submissions should include address, date of sale, and sale price. We also accept and appreciate photos or videos of the property. Send information on recent home sales in Johnston to Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Deadline for submissions to Sold! is Wednesday at 4 p.m. Address: 90 1/2 Leading St. Sale Price: $140,000 Type: Colonial Year Built: 1974 Closing Date: Nov. 26, 2012 Address: 90 Bishop Hill Road Sale Price: $134,200 …

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Featured Open House: 461 Greenville Ave.

This 1850 Colonial has 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2 baths.

  If you're a local real estate agent and would like one of your listings featured here, email Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Address: 461 Greenville Ave. MLS# 1028617 Price: $209,900 How to get there: Take Atwood Avenue to Greenville Avenue (near Apple Valley Citgo). Take a right. Number 461 is on the left. Town tax assessment: $203,000 (as of 11/21/12); estimated taxes: $4,019, based on 2012-13 tax rate of $24.75 per $1,000 and including town homestead exemption of 20 percent of assessed value. Description: Unique colonial built 1850, many modern updates, updated kitchen, stone patio, above-ground pool. Large closets, original wood floors, wood stove, 4-5 beds, 2 baths, fenced yard, mature plantings, all this & just …

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