488 Clinton Avenue: Preparing a Three-Unit Property for Clear Buyer Decisions
This Sudbury sale began with conversations well before the listing. Preparation, inspection and organized property information gave buyers a clearer picture of the home before an agreement became firm.
Sale at a glance
- List price
- $449,900
- Sold for
- $425,000
- Launch to firm sale
- 103 days
- Firm sale date
- September 14, 2026
The Work Began Before the Listing
I had known the family for years before we started talking about a sale. Our first conversations took place the year before Clinton went on the market. At that stage, my role was to help organize the next steps and provide valuation guidance, without treating every decision as something that had to happen immediately.
When they contacted me in the spring to begin listing, that early work gave us a starting point. We could focus on what needed to be prepared, what information buyers would need and how to present a property with three separate living spaces.
An early seller consultation is useful for exactly this reason: it gives us time to understand the property and build a practical sequence before the listing is live.
Inspection and Disclosure Came Before Launch
Known water seepage made careful inspection and clear disclosure particularly important. I wanted the property information organized so buyers could review the findings, ask questions and decide what further investigation they needed.
Sudbury Home Inspections Ltd. completed a visual inspection on June 1, 2026, with the report dated June 2. The complete 45-page report became part of the material available for buyer review. It was information to work through, not a claim that the property had “passed” or that further investigation was unnecessary.
Review the complete report, including its findings, recommendations, terms and limitations.
The report is provided for information and does not replace a buyer’s own inspection, investigations, or advice from qualified specialists.
Showing How the Three Units Fit Together
Clinton needed a presentation that made the layout understandable. The main residence had two bedrooms and two bathrooms across three levels. Two additional apartments each had one bedroom and one bathroom. The property also had three separate hydro meters and a detached garage/workshop.
I brought the property to market on June 3, 2026, at $449,900. The photography and property presentation supported that launch with:
- photographs of the exterior and all three living spaces;
- a separate floor plan for each unit;
- the complete inspection report for review; and
- organized property information in a dedicated online presentation.
Separating the units in the presentation helped buyers compare the photographs with the floor plans and prepare specific questions before a visit.
Fifteen Showings and a $425,000 Sale
The property received 15 showings. An agreement was accepted at $425,000, with buyer conditions for financing, building inspection, insurance and foundation inspection.
Those conditions were fulfilled on September 14, 2026, making the sale firm. Under the agreement, the buyers would assume both tenants and the main unit was to be delivered vacant.
A Sale Built on Thorough Preparation
For me, the important part of this sale was the preparation behind the agreement. We had time to organize the information, disclose what was known and allow buyers to investigate before their conditions were fulfilled.
Thank you to the sellers for trusting me with the planning, preparation and sale of 488 Clinton Avenue.
What Mattered Most
Starting Early
Guidance before the listing helped put the work and decisions in order.
Clear Disclosure
Known concerns and the complete inspection report were part of buyer review.
Organized Presentation
Separate photographs and floor plans made the three living spaces easier to follow.
Time to Investigate
The buyers fulfilled their conditions before the agreement became firm.
Sold property presentation
Explore 488 Clinton Avenue as buyers saw it
Review the archived property presentation, with all 45 campaign photographs, the three floor plans and the complete inspection report. The property is sold; this is a historical presentation, not an active listing.
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How Buyers Saw 488 Clinton Avenue
A selection from the campaign shows the exterior, main residence and both apartments. Open any photograph for the full-size image; the archived presentation contains the full collection.
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Compare the original floor plans: Unit 1 floor plan, Unit 2 floor plan and Unit 3 floor plan.
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Planning a Sale with More to Work Through?
If your property needs preparation, documentation or a careful explanation of its layout, we can start there. I can help you organize the next steps before the listing goes live.
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Expect Moore for Your Real Estate. — Chad Moore, REALTOR® — Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage