Last Sold Price
4 beds3,012 sqft$76/sqft
205 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA 01541

Description

This quintessential New England home was built for Paul Matthews circa 1790. It's original interior is period design with handcrafted mouldings and wainscotting. Timber frame construction, wooden cabinetry, wide board flooring and a simple but elegant style. Double doors open to a comfortable sitting room complete with brick hearth and a spectacular view of the pond and waterfall. A large Victorian style porch is located off the back of the home for outdoor events and views of the pond and the mountain....This quintessential New England home was built for Paul Matthews circa 1790. It's original interior is period design with handcrafted mouldings and wainscotting. Timber frame construction, wooden cabinetry, wide board flooring and a simple but elegant style. Double doors open to a comfortable sitting room complete with brick hearth and a spectacular view of the pond and waterfall. A large Victorian style porch is located off the back of the home for outdoor events and views of the pond and the mountain. A carriage house with room for vehicles and a large work space sets just below the waterfall for your listening pleasure. Located on Mountain Road at the base of Echo Lake Road and offering great hiking and skiing trails. An ideal location with easy access to Rte 2. This historic home is in need of a new owner who can appreciate her true value and restore her to her original beauty!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/08/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph Lee • Steeplechase REALTORS®

Property Details for 205 Mountain Road

Status
MLS #
71669309
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$7,348 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1780
Town
Princeton
Area
MA-Princeton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Sold By Steeplechase REALTORS®, Joseph Lee

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Building Information for 205 Mountain Road

Stories-Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size7.70 AC / 335,412 SF

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$1,781 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,169

Property Taxes

$612

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 205 Mountain Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3012.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Stream, Pond, Private
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Other (See Remarks)
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Private
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home is in need of major rehab. Being sold "AS IS"
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0080 B:0020 L:00000,3526518
  • Assessments: $426,200
  • Book: 7719
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: Res-Ag
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 2400.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 205 Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71669309

$230,000
May 30, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71669309

May 30, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71669309

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71669309

$230,000
05/30/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71669309

05/30/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71669309

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

Public Records for 205 Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$165,900Additions$359,100Total$525,000
Tax Record2025$7,628 ($636 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,180 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,180 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,240 SqFtStories3Lot Size332,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRACountyWORCESTERAPNPRIN M:0080 B:0020 L:00000

Schools near 205 Mountain Road

This home is within Wachusett School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Thomas Prince School
PublicK to 8

Wachusett Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Glenwood Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Chocksett Middle School
Public5 to 8

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: 205 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541
$230,000
4
3,012
335,412
2,903
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3
3,864
130,549
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3
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