Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,024 sqft$265/sqft
42 Drift Rd, Westport, MA 02790
Single FamilyProperty Type
4 acresLot Size
1793Year Built
$265/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Landmark Westport Stone House at the Head of Westport. Buit by Capt Howland in 1793 this Greek Revival house is set on 4 acres on the Westport River. Many elegant details such as mantles, fireplaces, wooden interior shutters, 10 ft ceilings on first floor, circular staircase, entry hall ...all original to the house. The main house is built of granite and there is a barn built of granite as well as several outbuildings (dog kennels). The house needs updating and renovation.Landmark Westport Stone House at the Head of Westport. Buit by Capt Howland in 1793 this Greek Revival house is set on 4 acres on the Westport River. Many elegant details such as mantles, fireplaces, wooden interior shutters, 10 ft ceilings on first floor, circular staircase, entry hall ...all original to the house. The main house is built of granite and there is a barn built of granite as well as several outbuildings (dog kennels). The house needs updating and renovation.
  • Listed by: Janet Myrin • Little Compton Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 08/02/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71078784

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$835,000

Avg days on market

157

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Westport, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 42 Drift Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,455 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Westport
  • Area: MA-Westport
  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Style: Greek Revival
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1793
  • Lot Size: 4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3024.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Westport High
  • Neighborhood: Head of Westport on the East branch of the Westport River
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Pine
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carriage Shed, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Carriage Shed, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Private, Private Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 110.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 255.0
  • Dining Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2999376
  • Assessments: $632,000
  • Book: 3409
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Foundation Area: 1512.0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 42 Drift Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 2, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #335759042

$800,000
Aug 2, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71078784

$800,000
May 16, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71078784

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/02/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #335759042

$800,000
08/02/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71078784

$800,000
05/16/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71078784

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

Public Records for 42 Drift Road

Taxable ValueLand$656,400Additions$851,800Total$1,508,200
Tax Record2025$11,236 ($936 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,646 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,646 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,512 SqFtStories2Lot Size174,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2006ZoningHISTORCountyBRISTOLAPNWPOR M:51 L:49

Schools near 42 Drift Road

This home is within Westport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 4
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Westport Elementary School
Public1 to 4

Westport Junior/Senior High School
Public5 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: 42 Drift Road, Westport, MA 02790
$800,000
5
3,024
174,240
$125,000
2
1,629
34,800
4
2
2,124
22,400
$545,000
2
2,026
347,696
2
1.5
2,011
14,500
2,400
4,084

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