Another well-kept home, 269 Woodbine Street has been owned by the same family for nearly 30 years, according to property records. They have upgraded everything — new boiler, new roof, new electrical — while keeping plenty of original historic character inside. Sure, their taste likely won’t be yours, and some of the finishes will need to go, but overall the house seems to be in great shape and at this price for three legal apartments, you’ll be living easy. It’s also close to a transport hub and plenty of shopping. But be careful — it has one of those big aluminum awnings which if not maintained properly can collapse, like what happened recently to a nearby home on this very block.

268 Woodbine Street | $399,999
2700sqft | 20ft-wide | 3-family, 3 bath | frame
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