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4 beds2,332 sqft$309/sqft
197 River Rd W, Berlin, MA 01503
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.38 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$309/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to 197 River Rd West, Berlin, MA! Pride of ownership is reflected in this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial located on 2.3 stunning acres bordering the Assabet River w/ beautiful scenic views! The spectacular NEW kitchen has an Italian farm sink, Quartz counters, crown moldings, French doors, SS appliances, two ovens w/ direct vent to the outdoors, & a custom wine/coffee bar w/ frig. The dining room has a cozy fireplace & is highlighted by chair rail detailing. The living & family room design...Welcome home to 197 River Rd West, Berlin, MA! Pride of ownership is reflected in this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial located on 2.3 stunning acres bordering the Assabet River w/ beautiful scenic views! The spectacular NEW kitchen has an Italian farm sink, Quartz counters, crown moldings, French doors, SS appliances, two ovens w/ direct vent to the outdoors, & a custom wine/coffee bar w/ frig. The dining room has a cozy fireplace & is highlighted by chair rail detailing. The living & family room design is perfect for watching your favorite movie/sporting event. 1st-floor half bath w/ Hickory flooring plus a 1st-floor laundry area. The primary bedroom has a w/in closet & includes a top of line 3.5 yr old full bath, vanity w/ quartz counter, Toto toilet, & multi-jet tiled shower. Tastefully updated main bath. Many quality Hansgrohe kitchen/bathroom fixtures & HW flooring throughout. New 220 electric panel. Vinyl siding/deck/windows (11 yrs old). Heat & AC in the garage. Mins to Rt 290/495.
  • Listed by: S. Elaine McDonald • RE/MAX Executive Realty
  • Listed by: Douglas Palino • RE/MAX Executive Realty
Listing closed: 08/01/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73125088

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Executive Realty, S. Elaine McDonald; RE/MAX Executive Realty, Douglas Palino

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Property Information for 197 River Road West

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,081 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Berlin
  • Area: MA-Berlin
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 2.38 AC / 103,522 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2332.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Berlin
  • High School: Tahanto
  • Middle School: Tahanto
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Entry Hall, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 272.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 143.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 220.0
  • Kitchen Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 165.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Dimensions are approx. Buyer to verify all info. Pls review attachments/offer instructions in MLS. CA on 2nd floor. 3 Daikin split units 1st floor/basement/gar (AC/heat). Arch roof (15 yrs old ). Precision painted floor in garage. Wired for generator. Heating system (2009).
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0070 B:0050 L:00000,1465610
  • Assessments: $511,600
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: 50
  • Map: 70
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 197 River Road West

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73125088

$720,000
Jun 28, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73125088

Jun 19, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73125088

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73125088

$720,000
06/28/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73125088

06/19/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73125088

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

Public Records for 197 River Road West

Taxable ValueLand$268,300Additions$347,500Total$615,800
Tax Record2025$8,738 ($728 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,045 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,045 SqFtStories2Lot Size103,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyWORCESTERAPNBERL M:0070 B:0050 L:0000-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 River Road West

This home is within Berlin-Boylston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Private - 4 to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Berlin Memorial School
PublicPK to 5

Tahanto Regional High School
Public6 to 12

Crossroad School
PrivatePK to 12

Hillside School
Private4 to 9

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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This home: 197 River Road West, Berlin, MA 01503
$720,000
4
2,332
103,522
$385,000
3
1,344
104,394
3
3
1,288
159,715
$395,000
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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Executive Realty, S. Elaine McDonald; RE/MAX Executive Realty, Douglas Palino

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