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Last Sold Price
3 beds3,900 sqft
27 Townsend Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.27 acresLot Size
1870Year Built
$137/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to live in a home which could be featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST while enjoying a low tax rate. Large and bright open spaces with character throughout. The owners have spared no expense in their complete and thoughtful renovation of this antique. Moldings, bead board, dark wood floors and beautiful and neutral colors make this a truly showcase property. Enter through a spacious mudroom into a large eat-in gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, sub zero refrigerator...A ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to live in a home which could be featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST while enjoying a low tax rate. Large and bright open spaces with character throughout. The owners have spared no expense in their complete and thoughtful renovation of this antique. Moldings, bead board, dark wood floors and beautiful and neutral colors make this a truly showcase property. Enter through a spacious mudroom into a large eat-in gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, sub zero refrigerator and large island. Pass by the study made private by a sliding Farnsworth wood door. Meander into the sitting room with wet bar opening into a spacious dining room. Enjoy a large vaulted family room with fireplace and new carpet. The second floor boasts two large bedrooms, full bath and playroom. The large master suite is just a few steps up on the third floor. 3 car heated garage. Enjoy outdoor living in a beautiful large yard with gorgeous hardscaping. Do not miss this one!
  • Listed by: The Kehoe Team • Keller Williams Realty North Central
  • Listed by: Betsy Kehoe • Keller Williams Realty North Central
Listing closed: 02/10/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72062204

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty North Central, The Kehoe Team; Keller Williams Realty North Central, Betsy Kehoe

Sold By Townsend Center Realty, Laura Shifrin

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Property Information for 27 Townsend Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,591 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Attached
  • Town: Shirley
  • Area: MA-Shirley
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size: 2.27 AC / 98,914 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Swimming Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3900.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Water Treatment, Vacuum System, Wine Cooler, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Wet bar, Study, Play Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Kennel
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Kennel, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Marble,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
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
  • Disclosures: Contingent upon Seller finding suitable housing. Back-up offers accepted. 48 hour first right of refusal.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4662429
  • Assessments: $459,800
  • Block: 000B
  • Book: 49811
  • Lot: 001-1
  • Map: 0091
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 27 Townsend Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588896832

$534,200

+0.4% / yr

Feb 10, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72062204

$534,200—
Nov 11, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72062204

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588896832

$534,200

+0.4% / yr

02/10/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72062204

$534,200
11/11/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72062204

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Public Records for 27 Townsend Road

Taxable ValueLand$142,200Additions$638,100Total$780,300
Tax Record2025$101 ($8 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,679 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,679 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt616 SqFtStories2Lot Size98,916 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated2006ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNSHIR M:0091 B:000B L:001-1

Schools near 27 Townsend Road

This home is within Ayer Shirley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Page Hilltop School
PublicPK to 5

Lura A. White Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ayer Shirley Regional 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

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This home: 27 Townsend Road, Shirley, MA 01464
$534,200
3
3,900
98,914
$419,000
3
2,764
100,187
$581,000
4
3,126
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