Last Sold Price
2 beds1,436 sqft$153/sqft
28 Boyden Rd, Holden, MA 01520

Description

Own a piece of history, this charming antique home with wide pine floors throughout has 3 fireplaces and a beehive oven. The Rogers House is a historic house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1.5 story Cape style wood frame house was built sometime before 1733, and is one of the oldest homes in Holden (traditionally-ascribed date of 1722 for its construction). It is the best-preserved example of its style in the area, which was once somewhat common. Grape vines, 2 peach trees,...Own a piece of history, this charming antique home with wide pine floors throughout has 3 fireplaces and a beehive oven. The Rogers House is a historic house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1.5 story Cape style wood frame house was built sometime before 1733, and is one of the oldest homes in Holden (traditionally-ascribed date of 1722 for its construction). It is the best-preserved example of its style in the area, which was once somewhat common. Grape vines, 2 peach trees, apple tree and blueberry bushes. Over $28,000 of improvements in the past 6 years, including chimney, 2nd floor remodel, insulation, driveways, windows, storm windows , storm doors, patio, fence. Great care has been taken to maintain historical accuracy.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/29/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph Griffin • Real Living Barbera Associates | Worcester

Property Details for 28 Boyden Road

Status
MLS #
72215516
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$3,544 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1733
Town
Holden
Area
MA-Holden
Architectural Style
Cape, Antique
Style
Garden, Cape, Antique
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

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Median sold price

$440,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

[Holden, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Living Barbera Associates | Worcester, Joseph Griffin

Sold By RE/MAX Advantage 1, Stephen Laska

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Building Information for 28 Boyden Road

Stories-Year Built1733Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,414 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,118

Property Taxes

$295

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 28 Boyden Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1436.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Davis Hill
  • High School: Wachusett
  • Middle School: Mountview
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sitting Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Wainscoting, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Barn, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Barn, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Wood, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 81.0
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Wainscoting
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 168.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Listing Agent is the owner. Buyer to verify Room Measurements. Sold as is.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:147 B:135,1540290
  • Assessments: $201,500
  • Block: 135
  • Book: 47997
  • Map: 147
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: R15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 915.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 28 Boyden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72215516

$220,000
Aug 29, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72215516

Aug 29, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72215516

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72215516

$220,000
08/29/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72215516

08/29/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72215516

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

Public Records for 28 Boyden Road

Taxable ValueLand$129,600Additions$245,200Total$374,800
Tax Record2025$5,195 ($433 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,275 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt806 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1733ZoningR15CountyWORCESTERAPNHOLD M:147 B:135

Schools near 28 Boyden Road

This home is within Wachusett 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
Davis Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mountview Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wachusett Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Dawson 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: 28 Boyden Road, Holden, MA 01520
$220,000
2
1,436
13,939
5
3,073
35,719
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12,855
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Listing Courtesy of Real Living Barbera Associates | Worcester, Joseph Griffin

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