Last Sold Price
5 beds3,768 sqft$219/sqft
20 Tara Rd, Peabody, MA 01960

Description

Welcome home to this quiet, impeccably maintained, 5 bedroom home with an additional bedroom in the legal in-law apartment. This property sits on a lot just shy of 1 acre with conservation land behind. This spacious home offers everything from a quiet corner to read to a large kitchen/dining area that is perfect for entertaining. Located in the heart of South Peabody this mature neighborhood is a great place to raise a family and the in law apartment provides a sizable area for a family member or...Welcome home to this quiet, impeccably maintained, 5 bedroom home with an additional bedroom in the legal in-law apartment. This property sits on a lot just shy of 1 acre with conservation land behind. This spacious home offers everything from a quiet corner to read to a large kitchen/dining area that is perfect for entertaining. Located in the heart of South Peabody this mature neighborhood is a great place to raise a family and the in law apartment provides a sizable area for a family member or au pair suite. Pride of ownership is apparent throughout this home with professional landscaping, multi-tiered decks in back including a hot tub, 2 car garage and plenty of off street parking. All this with mortgage rates at historic lows makes it a great time to own. Do not miss out on this one!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/20/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cindy Backe • Barry Realty Group, LLC

Property Details for 20 Tara Road

Status
MLS #
72702852
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$7,118 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1992
Town
Peabody
Area
MA-Peabody
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$916,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Peabody, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 20 Tara Road

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,214 SF

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$4,787 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,193

Property Taxes

$593

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Tara Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3768.0
  • 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: South Memorial
  • High School: Peabody High
  • Middle School: Higgins
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Range - ENERGY STAR, Instant Hot Water, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Dining Area, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, In-Law Floorplan, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec.
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 552.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 24.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 160.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 165.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 25.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 130.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 10.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 312.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 19.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: All room dimensions & measurements are approximate,it is Buyer’s due diligence to verify.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: 2109718
  • Assessments: $662,800
  • Book: 11993
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: Handicap Accessible, Handicap Equipped, Accessible Entrance
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 20 Tara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72702852

$825,000
Aug 20, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72702852

Aug 20, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72702852

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72702852

$825,000
08/20/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72702852

08/20/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72702852

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

Public Records for 20 Tara Road

Taxable ValueLand$329,400Additions$768,500Total$1,097,900
Tax Record2025$10,167 ($847 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,768 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt312 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,214 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1992ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNPEAB M:0108 B:0371

Schools near 20 Tara Road

This home is within Peabody School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
J Henry Higgins Middle School
Public6 to 8

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

South Memorial Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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: 20 Tara Road, Peabody, MA 01960
$825,000
5
3,768
26,214
$380,000
4
1,734
13,361
$199,900
3
13,361
$241,425
4
2.5
2,965
17,877
$513,000
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2,272
30,222

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