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Our picks: Five Greater Boston homes with garden spaces

We found homes in Boston, Sharon, Franklin, Westborough, and Foxborough that have garden spaces ranging from shovel-ready to relaxing. Search listings at realestate.boston.com

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21 Janie Ave. in Franklin is listed for $425,000. via MLS

Spring is finally here, meaning it is time to spruce up your yard — or just admire someone else’s handiwork. Whether you want to live in the suburbs or in the city, there are homes on the market with gardens (and maybe even a shed) so you can make the most of the growing season.

We found homes in Boston, Sharon, Franklin, Westborough, and Foxborough that have garden spaces ranging from shovel-ready to relaxing. Check them out:

28-32 Atlantic Ave., No. 614, Boston
$939,000
2 bedrooms, 1 full bath
890 square feet

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. – via MLS
28-32-Atlantic-Ave-Boston
. – via MLS

Despite being in the city, the Lewis Wharf building offers an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a row of gardens. The renovated penthouse condo featured here has custom cabinetry, marble counters, exposed brick, hardwood floors, and stainless-steel appliances. From the living area, you can access a balcony offering water and city views.

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39 Deerfield Road, Sharon
$599,900
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
2,520 square feet

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. – via MLS
39-Deerfield-Road-Sharon
. – via MLS

This ranch is set on a 1.3-acre lot with a garden area and a shed. Inside the home, there is lots of natural light, a fireplace in the living room, hardwood floors, and a sunroom. The kitchen has an island, a new gas stove and microwave, and lots of cabinet space. The master suite offers two closets, and the two-car garage is attached.

21 Janie Ave., Franklin
$425,000
3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath
1,850 square feet

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. – via MLS
21-Janie-Ave-Franklin
. – via MLS

This Colonial, set on a 0.41-acre parcel, offers a fenced-in yard with flower gardens, a pergola, and a hot tub. The home features an eat-in kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and a front-to-back living room with a fireplace. According to the listing, a number of elements have been updated recently, including the central air, entry door, furnace, water heater, exterior paint, and windows.

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9 Phylmor Dr., Westborough
$629,900
4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
2,834 square feet

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. – via MLS
9-Phylmor-Drive-Westborough
. – via MLS

There are perennial gardens surrounding this Colonial home, which sits on a 0.79-acre lot. The kitchen was recently updated with maple cabinets, porcelain tile flooring, and a pantry. The basement is finished and offers a media room. There is also an attached two-car garage, an in-ground pool, and a shed.

2 King Phillip Place, Foxborough
$899,900
3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths
5,045 square feet

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. – via MLS
2-King-Phillip-Place-Foxboro
. – via MLS

This home offers an open layout and two master suites on opposite ends of the first floor. A large deck looks out over the 0.92-acre lot, which features a fire pit, a bocce court, and garden beds.

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