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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,716 sqft

12 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA 01983

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Walk to town location for this picture perfect, charming home on lovely treed lot. Well maintained & move in ready, this split level is perfect for entertaining. Updated eat in white & granite kitchen has hardwood, large picture window and separate entertainment bar. Family room w/ vaulted ceiling and oversized brick fireplace, w/ wood stove, has access to spacious deck w/ Sunsetter awning flows seamlessly into kitchen. Formal dining room adjacent to fireplaced living room, both w/ hardwood floors....Walk to town location for this picture perfect, charming home on lovely treed lot. Well maintained & move in ready, this split level is perfect for entertaining. Updated eat in white & granite kitchen has hardwood, large picture window and separate entertainment bar. Family room w/ vaulted ceiling and oversized brick fireplace, w/ wood stove, has access to spacious deck w/ Sunsetter awning flows seamlessly into kitchen. Formal dining room adjacent to fireplaced living room, both w/ hardwood floors. Master bedroom has updated 3/4 ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms complete main level. Walk out lower level has access to patio, wood stove, second family room or play room, fourth bedroom & full bath with whirlpool tub & separate shower. Perfect space for potential in-law, teen suite or guest area. Laundry on lower level. New attic Ins. 2015. Level yard with pretty trees & plantings. Close to major routes, beaches & desirable Masconomet School District. A beautiful property to call home!
Listing closed: 07/28/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72157725
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Median sold price

$890,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

104.4%

Topsfield, MA

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Location

Sold By Newhall Real Estate, Ryan Newhall

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Property Information for 12 Howlett Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,950 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Topsfield
  • Area: MA-Topsfield
  • Style: Split Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2716.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Steward/Proctor
  • High School: Masconomet
  • Middle School: Masconomet

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Play Room, Bedroom, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 99.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 300.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 220.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller replaced DBox 5/17. All room sizes are approximate. New roof 2013. Lower level windows replaced 2013 and upper level window in bedrooms,living room and kitchen replaced 2016.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3694192
  • Assessments: $528,600
  • Book: 22886
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: CR

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 12 Howlett Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602513149

$617,500

+0.2% / yr

Jul 28, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72157725

$617,500—
Jun 13, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72157725

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602513149

$617,500

+0.2% / yr

07/28/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72157725

$617,500
06/13/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72157725

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

12 Howlett Street

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,680 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,680 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,036 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 12 Howlett Street

This home is within Topsfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steward Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Proctor Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Masconomet Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Howlett Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
$617,500
4
2,716
20,473
$420,000
3
2,200
37,572
–
4
2.5
2,528
44,679
–
3
3
2,283
36,551
$1
3
2
1,468
–
$1
4
2,269
–

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