Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,490 sqft
491 Main St, Ashland, MA 01721
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$205/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Best of both worlds! Private Country setting, large fenced yard and perennial gardens yet easy stroll along sidewalks to town center restaurants and shops. Close to MBTA. Top-notch maintained colonial home with all the updates done for you. Recent roof, windows, siding, heating system, kitchen, bath. Hardwood floors and many fine details round out this beautiful home. Relax this Fall in your three-season porch overlooking the gorgeous back yard and patio. Adjacent 12500sf lot also available.Best of both worlds! Private Country setting, large fenced yard and perennial gardens yet easy stroll along sidewalks to town center restaurants and shops. Close to MBTA. Top-notch maintained colonial home with all the updates done for you. Recent roof, windows, siding, heating system, kitchen, bath. Hardwood floors and many fine details round out this beautiful home. Relax this Fall in your three-season porch overlooking the gorgeous back yard and patio. Adjacent 12500sf lot also available.
  • Listed by: Paul Gustavson • Realty Executives Boston West
Listing closed: 11/24/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70978572

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$620,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Ashland, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 491 Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,702 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Ashland
  • Area: MA-Ashland
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1490.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Warren/Mindess
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Ams
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Owner connecting to town sewer,new boiler to be installed. Abutting lot also for sale,call LA
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3294095
  • Assessments: $267,100
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: Res B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 491 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279361012

$305,000

+35.5% / yr

Nov 24, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70978572

$305,000
Oct 3, 2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70978572

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279361012

$305,000

+35.5% / yr

11/24/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70978572

$305,000
10/03/2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70978572

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

Public Records for 491 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$226,300Additions$284,000Total$510,300
Tax Record2025$6,517 ($543 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,287 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,287 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1980ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNASHL M:020.0 B:0246 L:0000.0

Schools near 491 Main Street

This home is within Ashland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Henry E Warren Elementary School
PublicK to 2

David Mindess Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Ashland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ashland 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: 491 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721
$305,000
3
1,490
19,602
$440,000
3
1,248
14,375
11,761
$430,000
3
1,080
7,405
$375,000
3
1,573
7,405
$127,200
3
1,200
7,200

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Listing Courtesy of Realty Executives Boston West, Paul Gustavson

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