Last Sold Price
5 beds4,080 sqft$218/sqft
23 Booth Hill Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Description

Welcome to "Trustworth" the original home of local architect and writer Henry Turner Bailey. This antique beauty is privately nestled on 1.75 acres within the heart of historic North Scituate Village. The 12 room mini estate has been lovingly updated with careful preservation of New England's first in home office with many of Bailey's original writings and books. You will see magnificent wood work of burled maple along with fine oak detail in many rooms. A landmark property.Welcome to "Trustworth" the original home of local architect and writer Henry Turner Bailey. This antique beauty is privately nestled on 1.75 acres within the heart of historic North Scituate Village. The 12 room mini estate has been lovingly updated with careful preservation of New England's first in home office with many of Bailey's original writings and books. You will see magnificent wood work of burled maple along with fine oak detail in many rooms. A landmark property.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/20/2012 12:00 AM

Property Details for 23 Booth Hill Road

Status
MLS #
71378789
Days on Market
191
Taxes
$8,818 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1889
Town
Scituate
MLS Area
North Scituate
Area
MA-Scituate-North Scituate, MA-Scituate
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
8

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,160,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Scituate, MA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate, Janet Koelsch; Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate, Bert Koelsch

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate, Kathleen Judge

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Building Information for 23 Booth Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size1.75 AC / 76,230 SF

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$5,259 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,524

Property Taxes

$735

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23 Booth Hill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4080.0
  • Color: Natural
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Scituate
  • Middle School: Gates
  • Neighborhood: Village
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sitting Room, Home Office, Study, Sun Room, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Gazebo, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Easements, Level
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 204.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 198.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 650.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 26.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 264.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 340.0
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 20.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See Attached Escrow Agent Notification
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:012 B:003 L:015,1163489
  • Assessments: $714,600
  • Book: 18771
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 23 Booth Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344617921

$890,000

+0.4% / yr

Dec 20, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71378789

$890,000
Nov 13, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71378789

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344617921

$890,000

+0.4% / yr

12/20/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71378789

$890,000
11/13/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71378789

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

Public Records for 23 Booth Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,200Additions$1,338,900Total$1,732,100
Tax Record2025$17,304 ($1,442 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,992 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,992 SqFtStories2Lot Size76,230 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1889Year Renovated1985CountyPLYMOUTHAPNSCIT M:012 B:003 L:015

Schools near 23 Booth Hill Road

This home is within Scituate School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hatherly Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Gates Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Scituate High School
Public9 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: 23 Booth Hill Road, Scituate, MA 02066
$890,000
5
4,080
76,230
$1,090,000
6
3,045
36,154
$538,000
4
1,794
72,745
$1,275,000
5
3,271
$1,275,000
4
4
2,688
$1
3
2
2,139
24,902

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate, Janet Koelsch; Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate, Bert Koelsch

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