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4 beds1,928 sqft$189/sqft
159 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA 01532
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.65 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Amazing 4 bedroom 2 full bath with many recent updates. First floor has living room, eat-in kitchen, and 17x19 family room with cathedral ceiling over looking a beautiful back yard that abuts conservation land. Lower level has been gutted and transformed into a master suite with walk-in closet, beautifully tiled full bathroom and large living area. Here you can walk out the back and enjoy your private sitting area. This home has had some additional updates which include newer windows, recently refinished...Amazing 4 bedroom 2 full bath with many recent updates. First floor has living room, eat-in kitchen, and 17x19 family room with cathedral ceiling over looking a beautiful back yard that abuts conservation land. Lower level has been gutted and transformed into a master suite with walk-in closet, beautifully tiled full bathroom and large living area. Here you can walk out the back and enjoy your private sitting area. This home has had some additional updates which include newer windows, recently refinished oak hardwood floors,roof, concrete parking area, water heater, siding, paver walkway and beautiful stone walls. It has been professionally cleaned and ready for move in. Passed Title V. You don't want to miss this one!
  • Listed by: Pamela P. Dennis • Spangler SELECT Real Estate Solutions
Listing closed: 12/01/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72065691

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$730,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

Northborough, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Spangler SELECT Real Estate Solutions, Pamela P. Dennis

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Alyson Karpowicz

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Property Information for 159 Rice Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,020 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Northborough
  • Area: MA-Northborough
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 0.65 AC / 28,275 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1928.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Zeh
  • High School: Algonquin
  • Middle School: Melican
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Stone Wall, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Marsh, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 110.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 323.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 19.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 170.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Septic system for 3 bedroom. All room sizes & measurements are approximate. Buyer to verify.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1630247
  • Assessments: $289,500
  • Book: 45708
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Irregular
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 159 Rice Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72065691

$365,000
Sep 21, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72065691

Sep 21, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72065691

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72065691

$365,000
09/21/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72065691

09/21/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72065691

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

Public Records for 159 Rice Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$243,000Additions$272,800Total$515,800
Tax Record2025$7,350 ($612 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,131 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningRCCountyWORCESTERAPNNBOR M:0350 L:0006

Schools near 159 Rice Avenue

This home is within Northborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Marion E. Zeh Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Robert E. Melican Middle School
Public6 to 8

Algonquin Regional High School
Public9 to 12

The Fitzgerald Institute
PrivateK to 6

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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