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n a striking example of how location can impact the market, we're comparing two homes that couldn't be more different in terms of style and setting. A bright green Cape Cod-style home in suburban Needham is pitted against a three-story Arts and Crafts stucco Colonial in Jamaica Plain.

    Listing Agents: Ryan Cook, William Raveis (Needham); Randal Engelmann, Focus Real Estate (Jamaica Plain)

    Photo by Luxe Life Productions (Needham); Helio Book Photography (Jamaica Plain)

    166 Hillcrest Rd., Needham

    Sale Price: ~$1,600,000

    82 Perkins St., Boston

    $1,445,000

    22,496 square feet

    32 full, 1 half bathrooms

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    $1,495,000

    152,270 square feet

    62 full bathrooms

    In Needham, this Cape Cod-style home is a rare find near the top-rated Broadmeadow Elementary School. With an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a finished lower level, and a sprawling back deck, it's perfect for families.

    Eight miles east in Jamaica Plain, this 1920 Arts and Crafts stucco Colonial boasts antique built-in cabinetry and stained-glass windows. The fenced-in brick patio offers a rare sense of privacy in the city.

    While both homes sold above their asking price, the Needham home stands out – not just for its updated features and sunset views but also because it sold in just two days.