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rospective homebuyers had a range of options across Middlesex County neighborhoods between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4. This article highlights recent property sales under $2 million, focusing on the top five properties in each area based on proximity to the desired price range and spacious living areas.

    Here's a breakdown of the top properties:

    1. **141 Aspen Avenue, Auburndale**: A single-family home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms sold for $2 million ($553 per square foot). Built in 1923, it spans 3,617 square feet on a 0.5-acre lot.

    2. **5 James Millen Road, North Reading**: A four-bedroom, four-bathroom single-family home changed hands for $1,965,000 ($539 per square foot). The property covers 3,643 square feet and sits on a 1.0-acre lot.

    3. **2 Peakes Lane, Weston**: A condominium with five bedrooms and four bathrooms sold for $1,825,000 ($600 per square foot). Built in 1895, it offers 3,044 square feet of living space.

    4. **162 Harrington Road, Waltham**: A single-family house with a price tag of $1,800,000 ($375 per square foot) changed hands in December. The home spans 4,805 square feet and sits on a 16,540-square-foot lot.

    5. **12 Greenwood Road, Hopkinton**: A detached house with four bedrooms and five bathrooms sold for $1,725,000 ($365 per square foot). Built in 1999, it offers 4,730 square feet of living area on a 1.1-acre lot.

    These properties were selected based on recent sales data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data.