Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,724 sqft
20 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 02021
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.03 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

An architectural dream home in prestigious neighborhood! Custom Contemporary Craftsman home features Exposed Douglas Fir beams, pocket doors, soaring sloped ceilings, interior balconies with wide-open floor plan for entertaining paradise! Feng Shui placement crowning on hilltop to take in EXPANSIVE views of Blue Hills through vast Pella windows, the natural light from passive solar placement draws the outdoors in! Coveted main level master suite has walk-through dressing room. Cathedral kitchen with...An architectural dream home in prestigious neighborhood! Custom Contemporary Craftsman home features Exposed Douglas Fir beams, pocket doors, soaring sloped ceilings, interior balconies with wide-open floor plan for entertaining paradise! Feng Shui placement crowning on hilltop to take in EXPANSIVE views of Blue Hills through vast Pella windows, the natural light from passive solar placement draws the outdoors in! Coveted main level master suite has walk-through dressing room. Cathedral kitchen with granite floors, counters and two prep areas leads to a HARDWOOD cathedral-ceiling deck overlooking curved stonewalls and lush gardens. Open concept lower level features grand entertainment and views with potential inlaw with bath, food prep, huge office/suite w/closets, sliders, fireplaced living room and pool table. First floor laundry leads out to paved garden and stone steps from glass door. This solid Acorn built custom contemporary home is truly one of a kind in New England!
Listing closed: 07/30/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71681428

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton, Zilda Faria

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton, Zilda Faria

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Property Information for 20 Thoreau Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,402 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Canton
  • Area: MA-Canton
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Garden, Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 1.03 AC / 44,867 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, 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, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4724.0
  • Color: Light Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Canton High
  • Middle School: Galvin Middle
  • Neighborhood: Canton Woods - Eagles Farm Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Other, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Ceiling - Beamed, Wet bar, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Walk-in Storage, Dining Area, Ceiling - Cathedral, Balcony - Interior, Bathroom, Game Room, Bonus Room, Loft, Foyer, Central Vacuum, Other(See Remarks)
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Other(See Remarks), Security System, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks), Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, 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, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: Water-Smart Landscaping, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Passive Solar, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Double Vanity,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 150.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass,Double Vanity,Dressing Room
  • Bathroom1 Length: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 270.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 300.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 256.0
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Interior,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Pot Filler Faucet
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 396.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.0
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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:102 L:074,57786
  • Assessments: $730,500
  • Book: 20303
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: RE
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 20 Thoreau Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71681428

$895,000
May 30, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71681428

May 30, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71681428

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71681428

$895,000
05/30/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71681428

05/30/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71681428

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

Public Records for 20 Thoreau Road

Taxable ValueLand$360,500Additions$910,800Total$1,271,300
Tax Record2025$12,573 ($1,048 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,069 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,069 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,867 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1993Zoning10CountyNORFOLKAPNCANT M:102 P:74

Schools near 20 Thoreau Road

This home is within Canton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lt Peter M Hansen Elementary
PublicK to 5

Wm H Galvin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Canton High School
Public9 to 12

Dean S. Luce Elementary School
PublicK 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 Thoreau Road, Canton, MA 02021
$895,000
4
4,724
44,867
$910,000
5
3,212
50,530
$440,000
3
1,663
95,832
$125,000
4
2.5
3,565
47,916
$985,000
4
5,314
47,480
$115,000
4
3
3,202
46,174

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