Last Sold Price
3 beds1,798 sqft$132/sqft
38 Benjamin RdShirley, MA01464

Description

Classic Bungalow with Craftsman interior detail has been owned and loved by the same family for 67 years. Solid construction and workmanship but make no mistake there is work to be done and it is your chance to turn sweat into equity, loaded with potential and ready to be restored to its past glory. Vestibule entrance, Fireplace in living room and master bedroom, hardwood floors in most of the rooms, L-shape staircase and second set of stairs, built in’s, lots of windows - flooded with natural light...Classic Bungalow with Craftsman interior detail has been owned and loved by the same family for 67 years. Solid construction and workmanship but make no mistake there is work to be done and it is your chance to turn sweat into equity, loaded with potential and ready to be restored to its past glory. Vestibule entrance, Fireplace in living room and master bedroom, hardwood floors in most of the rooms, L-shape staircase and second set of stairs, built in’s, lots of windows - flooded with natural light all with a spaciousness so seldom felt in newer homes. Enjoy the sun-porch that walks out to the private covered porch, room for the rocking chairs and porch swing. Located in a neighborhood near downtown and close to Train Stop. All Offers need to be submitted by noontime, Saturday, July 27th to be reviewed by Owner.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/17/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brenda Albert • LAER Realty Partners
  2. Listed by Michael McLaughlin • LAER Realty Partners

Property Details for 38 Benjamin Road

Status
MLS #
72538654
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,747 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
Town
Shirley
Area
MA-Shirley
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Brenda Albert; LAER Realty Partners, Michael McLaughlin

Sold By Keller Williams Realty North Central, Jean Armstrong

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Building Information for 38 Benjamin Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

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$1,522 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,210

Property Taxes

$312

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Benjamin Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1798.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Beadboard, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Metal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • 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
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil
  • 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: 195.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 55.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 110.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Wainscoting
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 135.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 308.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
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: Fireplaces are not operable
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 744020
  • Assessments: $233,000
  • Book: 7939
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 38 Benjamin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72538654

$238,000
Jul 28, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72538654

Jul 28, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72538654

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72538654

$238,000
07/28/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72538654

07/28/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72538654

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

Public Records for 38 Benjamin Road

Taxable ValueLand$130,600Additions$222,000Total$352,600
Tax Record2025$4,573 ($381 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,798 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,798 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt986 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNSHIR M:0022 B:000A L:00001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Benjamin 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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Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Brenda Albert; LAER Realty Partners, Michael McLaughlin

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