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38 W Elm St, Townsend MA 01474
Townsend, MA 01474 • West Townsend
$305,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$324,900
Final Sale Price:
$305,000
Difference:
$19,900 (-6.1%)
Performance Metrics
93.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$128
Sale $/sq ft:
$120
This property sold for $120 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.1% below the original asking price.
At 99 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
WEST TOWNSEND! 5+ acres with BARN, fenced field, and an antique farmhouse are waiting for You! The house includes a mudroom entry, utility room, cabinet kitchen, dining room with greenhouse window and original fireplace, living room with wood stove, 1st floor bedroom, and a full bath with laundry. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with balcony and walk-up attic access and the master suite with 3/4 bath; also sewing nook and office. From the main level are steps up to a former barn, now converted to workshop with roll out ramp for mower, snowblower, etc. The property offers ample storage area! The detached newer barn has two horse stalls, paddock access, chicken house, hay loft, running water and electric power. What a wonderful country home!
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Property History
Market Insights
3.1%
Price Range
101
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Aug 23, 2019
$305,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 101
Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2019
$314,900
Original listing
Office: EXIT New Options Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2019 | ✓ Sold | $305,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/09/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $314,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,034 | $260,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,034
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$260,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1870
Living Area
2,544 sq ft
Lot Size
5.13 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Dining Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
None
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Home Office, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture
Antique, Farmhouse
Roof
Shingle
Features
Balcony, Barn/stable, Paddock, Garden, Horses Permitted
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Inspection Required For Sale, Private Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,034
Assessed Value
$260,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
white
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
101 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,544 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Vinyl, Balcony - Exterior, Attic Access
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Country Kitchen
LevelFirst
FeaturesWood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
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:
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Home Office, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Antique, Farmhouse
Year Built:
1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Post & Beam
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Garden, Horses Permitted
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Barn/Stable
Lot Features:
Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room
Community Amenities:
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
B-
Spaulding Memorial School
1.4 mi
|
#466 of 824
|
Score: 45.7
Dropped 193 spots from last year
-12.5 below state avg
413 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 02-04
Squannacook Early Childhood Center
1.8 mi
89 students
Moderate
Grades PK-03
Middle Schools
1 school
C+
Hawthorne Brook School
1.9 mi
|
#246 of 352
|
Score: 37.0
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
449 students
Less Diverse
Grades 04-08
High Schools
2 schools
B+
North Middlesex Regional High School
4.2 mi
|
#110 of 346
|
Score: 59.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
711 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
C
Fitchburg High School
4.9 mi
|
#255 of 346
|
Score: 45.8
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
1,220 students
Diverse
15 sports
• 1,110 athletes
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
West Townsend
38 W Elm St, Townsend MA 01474
Townsend, MA 01474
Listing Information
Listing Office
EXIT New Options Real Estate
Office Phone
978-345-3948
Agent MLS ID
H6342283
Office MLS ID
H95173
Listing Data Updated
Aug 23, 2019 2:15 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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