Bellingham Foreclosures

Geographical Information

Sited on the border between Rhode Island and Massachusetts, this rectilinear municipality is bordered by the cities of Woonsocket, Rhode Island to the south, Blackstone, Massachusetts to the west, Franklin to the east, and Milford to the north. Accessible by Interstate 495, Route 126, and Route 140, the city is located 30 miles from Boston. The nearest commuter rail line is located in the city of Franklin, about five miles from the town’s center. Several areas are open to relaxation and enjoyment of nature by the public, including Silver Lake, its adjoining park, the Peters River, the High Street Complex, Roaring Brook Pond, Stall Brook, and the banks of Beaver Pond. The Bellingham Town Common also offers a centralized area for enjoying the outdoors.

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Short Sales

With a refined sensibility and an eye for proportion, many of the homes that come to the market via a short sale are studies in elegance. A neo-colonial architectural style is common, although many houses also have Victorian-era features. The average price in this area is $150 per square foot for a home.

A brick or stone pathway leads to the front door, making its way through a lush front lawn. Mailboxes are usually positioned at the end of the pathway directly on the street, making it easy to collect one’s mail. Bushes and shrubs are planted close to the house, creating a relaxing canopy of foliage. The interiors are bright and roomy, with high ceilings throughout. This is especially evident in the kitchens, which have numerous oval lighting fixtures hung high above, illuminating either the tile or hardwood floors below. Typical decor schemes can incorporate either tan or white elements, and some mix both, with white appliances and varnished pine cabinets. These cabinets sometimes have shelves built-in that rotate, creating a great place for a spice rack or condiment storage area.

The great room is often located off the kitchen, and instead of large lighting fixtures on the ceiling, features an undulating series of timber beams that recall the initial date of construction. Wood accents are common, and baseboard heating is visible near the rows of windows that look out on the ample yard outside. The wood accents continue along the central staircase, which leads to a series of bedrooms that have reflective hardwood floors and sizable windows. Ceiling fans with a light fixture are common here, as are walk-in closets with recessed lighting inside. The master bedroom sometimes has its own fireplace, depending on the year when the structure was originally built.

Bank Owned Properties

For buyers who are looking to have all of the advantages of a gorgeous home at a much better price, the bank owned properties in Bellingham offer a slew of luxuries at unbeatable rates. The median price for a foreclosed property in this community is $180 per square foot, and includes on average a half acre or more of yard.

In most of these homes, the front lawn leads to a tall front doorway. The door itself is set further back into the structure, so that the oversized doorway forms a kind of overhang. The structure features a number of exterior decks and balconies, including some balconies that are slightly inset into the second story, creating a semi-private area for the occupants of the master bedroom. On the rear of the house, a sizable deck off the central living space extends out into the backyard, and is framed by a series of beautiful windows that create a kind of massive triangle of glass. The deck itself is large enough to place patio furniture and outdoor cooking equipment, such as a barbecue or other appliance. Depending on the grade of the yard and how the land slopes accordingly, the deck may have several landings at different levels, gradually leading the visitor down to the earth. Outbuildings are a frequent sight, with small barns that have been retrofitted to function as guest cottages or small offices.

The interiors often experiment with cathedral or vaulted ceilings, installing a creative array of windows that create a distinctive light well while also providing an unusual perspective on the back yard. The materials used within the home may include a wooden ceiling that arches above a loft space, and is punctured at occasional intervals with skylights, imbuing the home with warmth, intimacy, and adventure.

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