Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,326 sqft
5 Drift Rd, Westport, MA 02790
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1700Year Built
$247/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

What a location and view! Circa 1795 “William Gifford” home at the Head of Westport. Overlooking the beautiful Westport River and open space of the Head Landing. Walk across the street to kayak - stroll to the quaint Country Store, Watershed Alliance or historic Bell School House. This charming property is waiting for you to complete. Main original cape rebuilt and remodeled –reframed, re-walled, replaced most windows. Open living room/kitchen updated with tongue and groove pine vaulted ceilings,...What a location and view! Circa 1795 “William Gifford” home at the Head of Westport. Overlooking the beautiful Westport River and open space of the Head Landing. Walk across the street to kayak - stroll to the quaint Country Store, Watershed Alliance or historic Bell School House. This charming property is waiting for you to complete. Main original cape rebuilt and remodeled –reframed, re-walled, replaced most windows. Open living room/kitchen updated with tongue and groove pine vaulted ceilings, wide plank floors, original beehive oven (now shown w/wood stove), upgraded 200 amp electrical, rebuilt bathroom/plumbing, new septic - 2012 and new studio in the backyard with propane heat. The backyard is perfect for gardeners, artists, hobbyists. Horseneck Beach a short drive south. Extensive renovations complete, but being sold “as is, as seen” because the home does need work to finish the restoration - this is a dream property for those that cherish an iconic area and want to update a gem
  • Listed by: Arlene F. Cloutier • South Coastal Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 05/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72788342

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Property Information for 5 Drift Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,298 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Westport
  • MLS Area: Head of Westport
  • Area: MA-Westport-Head of Westport, MA-Westport
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cape, Antique
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Cape, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1700
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,240 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1326.0
  • Color: Red
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since,Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Elem & Macomber
  • High School: Westport Jr-Sr
  • Middle School: Westport Jr-Sr
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Pine
  • Interior Features: Finish - Earthen Plaster, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Finish - Earthen Plaster, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Metal
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, River, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Public, River, Walk to
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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Being sold "as Is,as seen". Home needs further work to complete the remodel. Bedrooms need heat,back two rooms need electric. Property will not qualify for FHA Loan. Gas available at street. Wood burning stove to stay with property. Offers will be accepted until Thursday 2/25 at 2 pm.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 5130,29 B & 29C,4197300
  • Assessments: $266,600
  • Book: 10372
  • Lot: 30,29+
  • Map: 51
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: Historic
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Frontage: 78.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Drift Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72788342

$327,000—
Feb 25, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72788342

—
Feb 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72788342

$309,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72788342

$327,000
02/25/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72788342

—
02/22/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72788342

$309,000

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

Public Records for 5 Drift Road

Taxable ValueLand$189,600Additions$199,600Total$389,200
Tax Record2025$2,900 ($242 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt252 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1998ZoningHISTORCountyBRISTOLAPNWPOR M:51 L:30-29B-C

Schools near 5 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

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Listing Courtesy of South Coastal Realty, LLC, Arlene F. Cloutier

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