Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,830 sqft$81/sqft
256 Northfield Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.5 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$81/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Like an estate in a storybook, this custom-built Colonial sits as a beacon of town history and beauty in a highly-desired Lunenburg neighborhood. The inside reflects the stately grandeur of the outside view you have as you pull into the driveway and pass the well-kept grounds. With architectural details and bright sunlight throughout, the appeal of the property is unique and makes it a must-see. This treasure is within walking distance of schools and the town center and boasts the quality details...Like an estate in a storybook, this custom-built Colonial sits as a beacon of town history and beauty in a highly-desired Lunenburg neighborhood. The inside reflects the stately grandeur of the outside view you have as you pull into the driveway and pass the well-kept grounds. With architectural details and bright sunlight throughout, the appeal of the property is unique and makes it a must-see. This treasure is within walking distance of schools and the town center and boasts the quality details that highlight the home’s majesty. A hanging staircase, hand-hewn beams, wide pine flooring, custom cabinetry and a bright conservatory are just a few of the gems that you will discover in this property. It is awaiting the right person to come and breathe life back into its walls.
  • Listed by: Hans Wentrup • BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors
  • Listed by: Heather Carbone • Acres Away Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 03/21/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72407348

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$740,000

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

88.8%

Lunenburg, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors, Hans Wentrup; Acres Away Realty, Inc., Heather Carbone

Sold By Real Estate Exchange, JoAnne Hamberg-Magurn

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Property Information for 256 Northfield Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,499 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lunenburg
  • Area: MA-Lunenburg
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 3.50 AC / 152,460 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 5830.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller has never lived in property. All offers subject to attached rider language in P&S. Updated 7 bedroom Septic System in 2017. Buyer to perform all due diligence and verify all documents and measurements,etc. Named exclusion on file.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1596720
  • Assessments: $837,500
  • Block: 29
  • Book: 3225
  • Map: 40
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Frontage: 313.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 256 Northfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72407348

$475,000
Feb 27, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72407348

Oct 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72407348

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72407348

$475,000
02/27/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72407348

10/08/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72407348

$450,000

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

Public Records for 256 Northfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$168,800Additions$874,400Total$1,043,200
Tax Record2025$14,980 ($1,248 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,830 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,584 SqFtStories3Lot Size152,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1993ZoningRACountyWORCESTERAPNLUNE M:040.0 B:0029 L:0000.0

Schools near 256 Northfield Road

This home is within Lunenburg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lunenburg Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Lunenburg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lunenburg High School
Public9 to 12

Turkey Hill Elementary School
Public3 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

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This home: 256 Northfield Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462
$475,000
5
5,830
152,460
$318,000
4
2,241
72,309
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3
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