Dimensions8 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelThird
23 Prospect St, Marlborough MA 01752
Marlborough, MA 01752
$535,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$575,000
Final Sale Price:
$535,000
Difference:
$40,000 (-7.0%)
Performance Metrics
93.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
285
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$175
Sale $/sq ft:
$163
This property sold for $163 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.0% below the original asking price.
At 285 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Welcome to the Judge James McDonald house*Historic landmark in the town’s center flanked by properties of significance*Fine Queen Anne styling, which includes brick foundation, soaring chimney w/period details & many bay windows, dormers & Palladian window*Sensational, expansive Veranda w/Tuscan columns & elegantly simple balustrade - All the elements evocative of a time where no expense was spared*Meticulously preserved home convenient to all the city has to offer, yet enjoying the privilege of privacy & terrific SW views over the Walker bldg lawns & steps*Inviting Secret Garden w/walkways, rose temple & contemplation spaces by noted landscape designer*Gracious foyer w/elaborate staircase & Newport mansion-worthy stained-glass window*Light-filled rms w/high ceilings, hardwd & period details including outrageously detailed plaster work – the ideal backdrop for gracious living*3d floor offers terrific Master Suite w/private ofc or nursery, WI closet & sleeping chamber*Updated systems
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Property History
Market Insights
46.1%
Price Range
283
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73581522
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Currently Listed
Sep 23, 2026
$899,900
MLS #73581522 - Active
Sold
May 9, 2019
$535,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 283
Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2018
$550,000
Original listing
Agent: Andrew Abu
Office: Andrew J. Abu Inc., REALTORS®
Previous Transaction - MLS #70243414
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 27, 2005
$485,000
MLS #70243414
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $899,900 | - | - | MLS #73581522 - Active |
| 05/09/2019 | ✓ Sold | $535,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/01/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $550,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/27/2005 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $485,000 | - | - | MLS #70243414 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,930 | $337,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,930
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$337,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1896
Living Area
3,279 sq ft
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
11
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Closet, Wainscoting, Sitting Room, Library, Nursery, Foyer
Exterior
Construction
Post & Beam
Architecture
Victorian, Antique
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,930
Assessed Value
$337,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Please See Property Info Sheet Attached To Mls For Addl Information; Partial Knob & Tube Electric; Rose Temple Gazebo, Fountain & Shed Included; R.o.w. For Access To Parking Off Washington St.; Easement On Prop For Access To Stone Wall Of Neighbor Which Seller Believes Is All On Neighbors Property.
Exclusions
Garden Statuary & Yard Ornaments; Snowblower, Generator, Dinrm Crystal Wall Sconces; Tvs;
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
brown/mult
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
GLA includes all 3 levels of living area; GLA & Rm sizes by floor plan professional;
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
283 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,279 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions22 x 18
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
Dimensions8 x 6
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 13
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions13 x 17
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 21
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Wainscoting, Sitting Room, Library, Nursery, Foyer
Windows:
Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Antique
Year Built:
1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Post & Beam
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block, Brick/Mortar
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones:
6
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Easements, Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Nearby Schools
No schools found within 5 miles
Location
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Neighborhood
23 Prospect St, Marlborough MA 01752
Marlborough, MA 01752
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Andrew Abu
Listing Office
Andrew J. Abu Inc., REALTORS®
Office Phone
508-836-3333
Agent MLS ID
K0001005
Office MLS ID
K95456
Listing Data Updated
May 9, 2019 2:03 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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