538 Main St, Townsend MA 01474
Townsend, MA 01474
$475,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$450,000
Final Sale Price:
$475,000
Difference:
+$25,000 (+5.6%)
Performance Metrics
105.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
216
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$536
Sale $/sq ft:
$565
This property sold for $565 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
At 216 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
BOM BUYER FINANCING. ATTENTION car enthusiasts, collectors, woodworkers & more - whether you need a place to store your work equipment or a place for your own stuff - this home could be just what you’re looking for! This Ranch offers 2 Bedrooms, Full Bath, Front to Back Living Room & Kitchen with glass slider leading to the back deck. If you didn’t have enough storage & workspace already, the basement and garage will give you just that! The 50 x 100 attached Garage boasts an abundance of space with over 3,100 sq ft above with exposed lofted rafters should you need more room to store items along with a completely open garage bay design below with heated flooring & car lifts! A beautiful sprawling ½+ acre lot wraps around the home, in addition to mature trees & plenty of exterior parking outside the garage. Tucked back in town but just minutes away from the NH Line, hikers paradise Watatic Mountain, & more. Your live in workshop with solar is awaiting!
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Property History
Market Insights
10.5%
Price Range
167
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73490337
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Previously Sold
Sep 16, 2026
$425,000
MLS #73490337
Sold
May 24, 2022
$475,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 167
Listed for Sale
Aug 10, 2021
$475,000
Original listing
Agent: Blood Team
Office: Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $425,000 | - | - | MLS #73490337 |
| 05/24/2022 | ✓ Sold | $475,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/10/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $475,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,955 | $324,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,955
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$324,900
Facts & Features
10 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
840 sq ft
Lot Size
0.34 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Tile, Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Ranch
Roof
Shingle
Features
Professional Landscaping
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
10
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Off Street
Total Spaces
15
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
Water
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,955
Assessed Value
$324,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
See Attachments
Exclusions
Flat Screen Tv In Living Room.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Blue
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
167 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
840 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
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:
Tile, Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Ranch
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Baseboard, Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
10
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
15
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
North Middlesex School District local
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
77%
attend college
64%
4-Year
13%
2-Year
24%
Out of State
0%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
2.7%
Above Average
2.7%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
2.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
2 schools
C+
Spaulding Memorial School
2.4 mi
|
#518 of 825
|
Score: 44.2
Dropped 245 spots from last year
-14 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 02-04
Squannacook Early Childhood Center
2.8 mi
262 students
Moderate
Grades PK-03
Middle Schools
1 school
C+
Hawthorne Brook School
2.9 mi
|
#245 of 352
|
Score: 36.7
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
440 students
Less Diverse
Grades 04-08
High Schools
1 school
C
Fitchburg High School
4.4 mi
|
#263 of 346
|
Score: 46.3
Improved 29 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
1,305 students
Diverse
15 sports
• 1,110 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
538 Main St, Townsend MA 01474
Townsend, MA 01474
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Blood Team
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack
Office Phone
978-433-8800
Agent MLS ID
TM307818
Office MLS ID
AN5176
Listing Data Updated
May 25, 2022 11:17 AM 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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