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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,488 sqft

197 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$336/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

This one is NOT a drive-by! Welcome home to this charming Cape, centrally located in coveted Chelmsford on a corner lot with a quiet side street that has driveway potential. So much has already been done for you, including new carpets & paint, all in popular neutral tones, & an updated central AC. Enter the front door into your handy mudroom area that leads to the fireplaced living room & dining room & a bright eat-in kitchen. Down the hall are two convenient main-level bedrooms & a full bath. The...This one is NOT a drive-by! Welcome home to this charming Cape, centrally located in coveted Chelmsford on a corner lot with a quiet side street that has driveway potential. So much has already been done for you, including new carpets & paint, all in popular neutral tones, & an updated central AC. Enter the front door into your handy mudroom area that leads to the fireplaced living room & dining room & a bright eat-in kitchen. Down the hall are two convenient main-level bedrooms & a full bath. The second level has two additional generously-sized bedrooms. Plus there's a large bonus room in the finished walk-out lower level & a fenced-in backyard including deck & patio! Enjoy the popular annual 4th of July parade with your friends from your own front lawn! Chelmsford has so much to offer, including its top notch schools & this great commuter-friendly location. Showings by appointment only Saturday and Sunday. Quick close possible! https://my.matterport.com/show/? m=oKnkN8wpYqG
  • Listed by: Angela Caputo Griswold • ERA Key Realty Services
Listing closed: 10/14/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72883202
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$550,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Chelmsford, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of ERA Key Realty Services, Angela Caputo Griswold

Sold By ERA Key Realty Services, Kathleen Rich

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Property Information for 197 North Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,674 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Chelmsford
  • Area: MA-Chelmsford
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1488.0
  • Color: CreamBrown
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Center
  • High School: Chelmsford
  • Middle School: Mccarthy

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: Main

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Basement has electric heat. The Town assessors database incorrectly has home as a 3-bedroom. AC has new Dual Capacitor.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3903717
  • Assessments: $360,500
  • Book: 22467
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RB

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

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

Property History for 197 North Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72883202

$500,000—
Aug 23, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72883202

—
Aug 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72883202

$450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72883202

$500,000
08/23/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72883202

—
08/18/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72883202

$450,000

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

Public Records for 197 North Road

Taxable Value

Land

$281,400

Additions

$244,500
Total$525,900

Tax Record

2026

$6,979 ($582 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,008 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,008 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

336 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

15,682 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1955

Year Renovated

1955

Zoning

RB

County

MIDDLESEX

APN

CHEL M:0039 B:0132 L:32

Schools near 197 North Road

This home is within Chelmsford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Center Elementary School
PublicK to 4

McCarthy Middle School
Public7 to 8

Chelmsford High School
Public9 to 12

Community Christian High School
Private9 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: 197 North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
$500,000
4
1,488
15,681
$524,900
4
1,572
17,544
$1
3
1,194
–
$253,000
3
1,267
15,681
–
–
6
15,808
85,378
–
–
–
–
22,651

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