81 Alder Rd, Westwood MA 02090

Westwood, MA 02090 • Westwood Estates
$550,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,240
Sq Ft
$246
Price/Sq Ft
0.92
Acres
1963
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
54
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed Jul 11, 2008 • MLS# 70790346 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $634,900
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: $84,900 (-13.4%)
Performance Metrics
86.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
54
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $283
Sale $/sq ft: $246
This property sold for $246 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 54 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$246/sq ft
Area Median
$449/sq ft
Difference
45.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Nicely maintained home by original owner. 56 foot Split Entry with 1st floor family room addition off updated kitchen open to dining area. Recent roof, windows and exterior paint. Hardwood floors on most of first floor, four bedrooms on main level, wonderfully landscaped builders acre with lovely perrenials and plenty of room for back yard play and entertaining. Walk to Martha Jones School.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

52.1%
Price Range
55
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73575962
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 11, 2026
$1,149,000
MLS #73575962 - Active
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Sold
Sep 26, 2008
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 55
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Listed for Sale
Jul 11, 2008
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Jane Duffy Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $7,178 $611,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,178
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$611,400

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1963
Living Area 2,240 sq ft
Lot Size 0.92 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Game Room, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Raised Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,178
Assessed Value $611,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Sump Pump In Garage
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 1680 1st floor,560 basement
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 55 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1963
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,240 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features: Game Room, Office
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Raised Ranch
Year Built: 1963
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
School District
Westwood School District local
A+
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
84% attend college
82% 4-Year 2% 2-Year 47% Out of State 6% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
↓ 5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

5 schools
A+
Martha Jones School
0.4 mi | #45 of 825 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 38 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
281 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
William E Sheehan School
0.9 mi | #84 of 825 | Score: 60.0
Dropped 80 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
283 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Westwood Integrated Preschool
1.8 mi
45 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK
A
Pine Hill Elementary School
3.0 mi | #151 of 825 | Score: 56.9
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-1.3 below state avg
491 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A+
Downey School
3.3 mi | #36 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
280 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
E.W. Thurston Middle School
1.8 mi | #27 of 352 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
633 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Beacon Scholastic Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Westwood High School
1.8 mi | #15 of 346 | Score: 74.7
Improved 23 spots from last year
+16.5 above state avg
826 students Moderate
20 sports • 2,114 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Xaverian Brothers High School
2.4 mi
16 sports • 3,034 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Westwood Estates

81 Alder Rd, Westwood MA 02090

Westwood, MA 02090

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jane Duffy
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Office Phone 781-329-7500
Agent MLS ID BB300934
Office MLS ID BB6002
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:03 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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