$525,000

Some people would say this one of those "if you blink you'll miss it" homes, not me. This special home deserves more than cliches. The ease, the updates, the yard, and the location all add up to a life that feels a little better, less pressured, less headachey, because so much work is already done. Step into a renovated white-shaker kitchen with quartz counters, modern black subway-tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Updated windows, updated electrical panel, 3 ductless mini-splits keep it comfortable all year. Out back: a private fenced yard, deck, shade trees, perennial gardens, three-season porch offers more lounging space. This is the ideal spot to live the Amesbury life. Wander 1/2 mile to Lake Gardner Beach, 1/2 mile to Market Square's thriving social scene with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, 7 miles to the beach, minutes to the highway. Two beds, two baths, and room to breathe. Open house events Friday, Saturday and Sunday.