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Thursday, March 22, 2012

House Hunt

House Hunt: Open Houses For Mar. 24 and 25

Each week, JohnstonPatch lists open houses in our town and the surrounding area. Check out what's on the market.

To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box. 75 Hopkins Ave. MLS# 1009428. This raised ranch is located near the Scituate line.  The home features an open floor plan with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a finished lower level with a walkout and a 2-car garage. Open house: March 24 from noon – 2 p.m. Listed at  $255,000 (price change). Karl Martone, RE/MAX Properties, (401) 232-3900. 15 Shore Dr. MLS# 1011960. Updated and well-maintained home where you can enjoy kayaking, fishing and backyard access to the reservoir. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features pine floors, a wood stove and a backyard yard with a small barn, gardens and natural scenery. Open house…

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Featured Open House: 15 Anita Rd.

Here's a closer look at one of the homes in Johnston scheduled for an open house this weekend.

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: 15 Anita Rd. MLS# 1011976 Price: $169,915 How To Get There: Take Atwood Avenue to Johnston Memorial Park. Take a right onto Memorial Avenue, and Anita Road is the second street on the left. Description: Listed with three bedrooms and two baths, this home features newly painted rooms, a renovated common bathroom and refinished hardwood floors. Located across the street from Johnston Memorial Park, and within walking distance of Johnston High School, Marian J. Mohr Library, Ferri Middle School, and the Atwood Avenue retail corridor. Listing Agent: Andre Goulet, Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage…

Friday, February 24, 2012

Featured Open House: 7 Celona Drive

Here's a closer look at one of the homes in Johnston scheduled for an open house this weekend.

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: 7 Celona Drive MLS# 1008959 Price: $299,000 How To Get There: Take Atwood Avenue to Greenville Avenue (the Apple Valley Citgo Foodmart is on the corner), then take a left onto Greenville. Take a right onto Truman Street, left onto Barbato, and right onto Celona. Number 7 is the second-to-last house on the right. Description: Located on a private street, this 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-bathraised Ranch has a new granite kitchen and a banquet-sized center island. Other features include a Florida room, hardwood floors, a new spa bath with a whirlpool tub and a separate shower. Listing Agent: Janet …

Thursday, February 23, 2012

House Hunt

House Hunt: Open Houses On Feb. 26

Each week, JohnstonPatch lists open houses in our town and the surrounding area. Check out what's on the market.

To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box. 37 Rollingwood Dr. MLS# 1009783. Located in Westbound Estates, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath home features a spacious kitchen with dining area and fireplace, and a front-to-back family room.  Other amenities include surround sound, air and sprinklers. Open house: Feb. 26 from 1 - 3 p.m.  Listed at: $309,900. Susan Rowles, Williams & Stuart Real Estate, (401) 942-0200. 7 Celona Dr. MLS# 1008959. Located on a private street this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features a new granite kitchen and a banquet-sized center island. This move-in condition home also features a Florida room, hardwood floors, a new spa bath …

Friday, February 17, 2012

Featured Open House: 24 Homeland St.

Here's a closer look at one of the homes in Johnston scheduled for an open house this weekend.

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 Homeland St. MLS# 1009624 Price: $169,900 How To Get There: Take Hartford Avenue or Killingly Street to Borden Avenue (there's a Dunkin' Donuts at the corner on Killingly), then turn onto Calumet. Follow Calumet (which turns to the right), then left onto Pleasant Street, then take second left onto Homeland. Number 24 is the second house on the left. Description: This is a 3-bed 1 1/2-bath Colonial with center hall and 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. Features hardwood floors, spacious rooms, a front-to-back living room with fireplace, updated electrical and newer roof. Minutes from Route …

What Would You Put Here — 1300 Hartford Avenue

Each week, we take a look at vacant properties around Johnston and ask you what could go there. This week, we look at the former location of BJ's Wholesale Club.

From Atwood and Hartford Avenues to Killingly Street and Plainfield Pike, Johnston has its fair share of vacant buildings. Some have been empty for years while others see a rotating crop of businesses. But, if it were up to you, what would you like to see happen to these buildings? Each week, we'll feature one empty building, lot or area in Johnston and ask our readers what they'd like to see there. This Week's Property: Address: 1300 Hartford Ave. (where BJ's Wholesale Club use-tah-be, across from the Johnston Senior Center.) History: This was the site of BJ's Wholesale Club since the mid-80s, before the business built a new location at the top of Stone Hill Marketplace. You can just about see the new location from the parking lot of the …

Mary Quirk-Sasa

8:39 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

I love the idea of an indoor sports complex! I have been thinking that the town could really benefit from having one for quite a while now. An ice rink, indoor soccer, basketball, a pool, etc., would be great!   more ›

Friday, February 10, 2012

Featured Open House: 6 Harbourd St.

Here's a closer look at one of the homes in Johnston scheduled for an open house this weekend.

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: 6 Harbourd St. MLS# 1009189 Price: $134,900 How To Get There: Take Hartford Avenue to Harding Avenue (just down the hill from Winsor Hill School). Harbourd Street is the third right. Description: Within walking distance of Winsor Hill Elementary School and minutes from Route 6, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is listed as being in "move-in condition." Features hardwood floors, a newer roof, living room with fireplace, and a spacious kitchen with sliding doors leading to a deck and fenced-in yard. Listing Agent: Gus Marsella, RE/MAX Professionals, (401) 884-6050. Open house: Feb. 12 from noon…

What Would You Put Here?

What Would You Put Here — 663 Killingly Street

In a new feature, we take a look at vacant properties around Johnston — and ask you what could go there.

From Atwood and Hartford Avenues to Killingly Street and Plainfield Pike, Johnston has its fair share of vacant buildings. Some have been empty for years while others see a rotating crop of businesses. But, if it were up to you, what would you like to see happen to these buildings? Each week, we'll feature one empty building, lot or area in Johnston and ask our readers what they'd like to see there. This Week's Property: Address: 663 Killingly Street (next to Johna's Restaurant) History: A former location for Axelrod Music, this 6,700-sq ft. commercial space was built in 1984 and hosted several businesses during its occupancy, including a 44 Fitness. Ownership: The Town of Johnston online Assessor's Database lists the current owner as …

Andrea

2:09 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

I’m looking for a place to open an Indoor playground I think this space can work for me did you know if still available my email giveasmile77@hotmail.com   more ›

Thursday, February 9, 2012

House Hunt

House Hunt: Open Houses For Feb. 12

Each week, JohnstonPatch lists open houses in our town and the surrounding area. Check out what's on the market.

To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box. 6 Harbourd Rd. MLS# 1009189. Move-in condition, 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch located in the Windsor Hills section of Johnston. Home features hardwood floors, a newer roof, fire-placed living room, and a spacious kitchen with sliders to a deck and fenced-in yard. Open house: Feb. 12 from noon - 1:30 p.m. Listed at $134,900. Gus Marsella, RE/MAX Professionals, (401) 884-6050. 37 Rollingwood Dr. MLS# 1009783. Located in Westbound Estates, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath home features a spacious kitchen with dining area and fireplace, and a front-to-back family room.  Other amenities include surround sound, air and …

Friday, February 3, 2012

Featured Open House: 94 Victor Ave.

Here's a closer look at one of the homes in Johnston scheduled for an open house this weekend.

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: 94 Victor Ave. MLS# 1006673 Price: $149,900 How To Get There: Take Killingly Street to Victor Avenue (Marcello's Transmission is on the corner). Number 94 is about 3/4 of a mile down on the left. Description: This newly renovated 3-bed, 1-bath ranch includes a side entry and paved driveway on 4,792-sq. ft. lot. Not a short sale. Listing Agent: Wayne Farina, State Properties, Inc., (401) 824-4561. Open house: Feb. 5 from noon - 2 p.m. Find more information about this home, including a photo gallery,visit the RI Living website and enter the MLS number in the search bar.

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