Last Sold Price
3 beds1,856 sqft$226/sqft
38 Thoreau Rd, Northborough, MA 01532

Description

Beautifully updated, three bedroom and bath home located in sought after neighborhood. Updated kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, gas cooking & tile floor. Formal dining room with chair rail, built-in cabinetry & hardwood floors. Living room with stain glass windows, hardwood floor & recessed lighting. Updated main bathroom with tile floor & granite vanity. Shining hardwoods on first floor & every bedroom. Master bedroom with walk-in closet, built in bookcase & newly remodeled master...Beautifully updated, three bedroom and bath home located in sought after neighborhood. Updated kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, gas cooking & tile floor. Formal dining room with chair rail, built-in cabinetry & hardwood floors. Living room with stain glass windows, hardwood floor & recessed lighting. Updated main bathroom with tile floor & granite vanity. Shining hardwoods on first floor & every bedroom. Master bedroom with walk-in closet, built in bookcase & newly remodeled master bathroom with superb tile work, granite counter & full tiled shower. Bedrooms with closets & hardwood floors. Updated lower level with recessed lighting, book cases, fireplace stove & storage closets. Sunroom with ceiling fan & great views of landscaped yard. Lower level bathroom with washer & dryer. Updated Windows. Central Air. Central Vac. New Roof. Newer Furnace. Deck. Shed. Two Car Garage. Level lot - professionally landscaped fenced yard. Neighborhood. Close to Major Highways.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/29/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michelle Gillespie • KW Pinnacle MetroWest

Property Details for 38 Thoreau Road

Status
MLS #
71821645
Days on Market
64
Taxes
$5,403 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1972
Town
Northborough
Area
MA-Northborough
Style
Split Entry
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$625,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Northborough, MA

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Sold 09/05/24

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Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Pinnacle MetroWest, Michelle Gillespie

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Mikel Defrancesco

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Building Information for 38 Thoreau Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,585 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,135

Property Taxes

$450

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Thoreau Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1856.0
  • Color: Lt Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Proctor
  • High School: Algonquin
  • Middle School: Melican
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, 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
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,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, Private Maintained Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1633887
  • Assessments: $319,700
  • Book: 20386
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 38 Thoreau Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71821645

$420,000
Apr 27, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71821645

Apr 22, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71821645

$414,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71821645

$420,000
04/27/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71821645

04/22/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71821645

$414,900

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

Public Records for 38 Thoreau Road

Taxable ValueLand$259,400Additions$319,700Total$579,100
Tax Record2025$8,252 ($688 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,152 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1972ZoningRCCountyWORCESTERAPNNBOR M:0940 L:0199

Schools near 38 Thoreau Road

This home is within Northborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Robert E. Melican Middle School
Public6 to 8

Algonquin 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 38 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 01532
$420,000
3
1,856
20,038
$466,000
3
1,650
19,994
$167,500
4
2,000
21,325
$416,000
4
1,554
20,038
4
2
1,792
20,011
$180,000
3
1,250
20,015

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Listing Courtesy of KW Pinnacle MetroWest, Michelle Gillespie

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