Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,765 sqft
55 Carter Rd, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.30 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$397/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The one you have been waiting for is officially on the market for the first time in 60 yrs, welcome to 55 Carter Rd! Situated on a corner lot on a tree-lined cul-de-sac, this charming 3 bedroom1.5 bathroom Cape features 1765 sq/ft on a level 13,000 plus sq/ft lot. Upon entry you are greeted with gleaming and freshly refinished hardwood floors and a freshly painted interior. Loaded with charm the living room offers a wood burning fire place, crown molding and charming built ins. Rounding out the first...The one you have been waiting for is officially on the market for the first time in 60 yrs, welcome to 55 Carter Rd! Situated on a corner lot on a tree-lined cul-de-sac, this charming 3 bedroom1.5 bathroom Cape features 1765 sq/ft on a level 13,000 plus sq/ft lot. Upon entry you are greeted with gleaming and freshly refinished hardwood floors and a freshly painted interior. Loaded with charm the living room offers a wood burning fire place, crown molding and charming built ins. Rounding out the first level, you encounter a quaint kitchen with newer appliances, a half bath, formal dining room, 3 season room and access to an exterior deck. Upstairs offers 3 generously sized bedrooms with great closet and storage spaces and full bath. Want more!?! The basement level offers incredible opportunity for a second living room with a fireplace, there is also an attached garage and massive back yard! Ideally located moments from Lynnfield Center, schools, and under two miles from the highway.
  • Listed by: The Proper Nest • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  • Listed by: Tyson Lynch • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 02/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72930975

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$765,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Lynnfield, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, The Proper Nest; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Tyson Lynch

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Helen Bolino

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Property Information for 55 Carter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,838 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Lynnfield
  • Area: MA-Lynnfield
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,038 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1765.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Summer Street
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Lms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 213.986111
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.833333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.083333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.833333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 261.354166
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.25
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.083333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 38.923611
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.916666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.916666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 142.006944
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.916666
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.916666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 88.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 144.958333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.25
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.833333
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property Sold As Is. Suspected asbestos tiles in sunroom (estimate in hand of $3400 for removal). Oil boiler is likely original but functional. Room measurements are approximate. Chipped plaster on wall in living room. Buyers and agents to perform due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0024 B:0000 L:0852,1980953
  • Assessments: $653,700
  • Book: 13239
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0.0

Property History for 55 Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72930975

$700,000
Jan 10, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72930975

Jan 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72930975

$599,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72930975

$700,000
01/10/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72930975

01/04/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72930975

$599,000

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

Public Records for 55 Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$570,600Additions$212,600Total$783,200
Tax Record2025$8,271 ($689 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,425 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,765 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt660 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt330 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningRACountyESSEXAPNLYNF M:0024 B:0000 L:0852

Schools near 55 Carter Road

This home is within Lynnfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Lynnfield Middle School
Public5 to 8

Lynnfield High School
Public9 to 12

Huckleberry Hill School
PublicK to 4

Summer Street School
PublicK to 4

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: 55 Carter Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940
$700,000
3
1,765
13,038
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1.5
1,977
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4
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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, The Proper Nest; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Tyson Lynch

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