
38 Paulson Drive Burlington — Photo 1 of 41
Recent Drop: $15,000
$759,900
38 Paulson Drive, Burlington, MA 01803
Burlington, MA 01803
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
SqFt
2,184
Style
Single Family
Built
1968
Fresh new paint & fresh new price! Situated in a highly desirable neighborhood on a PRIVATE LOOP ROAD, this charmer boasts a ½-ACRE LOT and is only a 20-minute stroll to the elementary school. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers starter or step-down buyers the ultimate jackpot as MANY of the BIG-TICKET ITEMS have been COMPLETED for you! The sellers have invested over $100K during their ownership! Improvements include fresh paint (2026), new GE dishwasher (2025), upgraded main water shut-off valve (2024), young Carrier top-tier GAS FURNACE & heat pump for CENTRAL AIR (2023), new retaining wall, stone walkway & front steps (2022), a "must have" FENCED front & side yard for furry friends (2022), 1st level and attic INSULATED (2021), young ROOF & GUTTERS (2020) and upgraded ELECTRICAL 200 AMP service, with new GFCI's added in 2026. The main level includes Harvey REPLACEMENT WINDOWS (2010), HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout, an UPDATED KITCHEN with breakfast bar (boasting gorgeous cherry cabinets & quartz countertops), adjacent DINING ROOM, an oversized living room with BAY WINDOW & FIREPLACE, 3 lovely BEDROOMS, a FULL ceramic tile BATH, MASTER ½ BATH and a PULL-DOWN ATTIC. A 2ND FIREPLACE can be found in the lower-level FAMILY ROOM. This level is MOSTLY ABOVE-GRADE and also includes a 3rd BATH with ceramic tile shower, a laundry room (W&D included) with walk-in closet, a 2nd KITCHEN (includes refrigerator-no stove) & yet another breakfast bar, a BONUS ROOM (dining room, office, exercise room or 4th BR - you choose!), and 3-season enclosed SUNROOM which leads to the spacious backyard and patio. No need to worry about parking with TWO DRIVEWAYS and PARKING for 10+ CARS! You will love living in COMMUTER-FRIENDLY Burlington with its abundance of SHOPPING, DINING & NIGHTLIFE and easy access to RTES 95, 93 & 3 PLUS bus service to ORANGE, BLUE & RED lines. This lovely home is move-in ready but awaits your personal touches! Hurry as this one won't last!
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Burlington, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer • Range Hood • Plumbed For Ice Maker
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Medical Facility • Highway Access • House of Worship
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Main,First16 x 15
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Dining Room
Lvl Main,First10 x 9
Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
Lvl Main,First14 x 10
Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Family Room
Lvl Basement18 x 17
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Main,First12 x 11
Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2
Lvl Main,First11 x 9
Bedroom 3
Lvl Main,First10 x 10
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bathroom 1
Lvl Main,First9 x 6
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 2
Lvl Main,First4 x 4
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 3
Lvl Basement13 x 4
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
Property History
$759,900
Was $774,900
Sep 17, 2026
MLS® 73565982
$774,900
Aug 20, 2026
MLS® 73565982
Population
26,274
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$146K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
25.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,184 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 21,601 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Loreen Cinganelli
Listing Office: Steve Bremis Realty Group
MLS® Number: 73565982
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