Closed
Last Sold Price
$540,000
3 beds1,708 sqft

78 John Reed Rd, Westport, MA 02790

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$316/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

An ocean lover's dream on Westport's Horseneck Beach. This custom-built home features all the amenities. The main house has two floors. The first with updated granite kitchen, dining and sitting area, two bedrooms and a full bath. There are three large sliders that lead to a wraparound deck with serene views. The second level offers a large master bedroom and family room with vaulted ceilings and a fourth slider to a second level deck. In addition, this property offers a charming cabana, which houses...An ocean lover's dream on Westport's Horseneck Beach. This custom-built home features all the amenities. The main house has two floors. The first with updated granite kitchen, dining and sitting area, two bedrooms and a full bath. There are three large sliders that lead to a wraparound deck with serene views. The second level offers a large master bedroom and family room with vaulted ceilings and a fourth slider to a second level deck. In addition, this property offers a charming cabana, which houses a state-of-the-art kitchen for entertaining and family gatherings, also a separate bath house when returning from the beach with a shower, changing area and bathroom. Included with this property is an adjacent lot approved for camper/mobile home usage. Close to Westport Village yet private and peaceful, this unique home takes advantage of the beautiful views of the Atlantic and Buzzards Bay with a neighborhood right of way to beach. Short distance to Martha's Vineyard, Cuttyhunk, Nantucket and Newport. Come take a look at this great year-round home, summer retreat or weekly rental.
  • Listed by: Janet Emond Brokerage DRE #REB.0019662 • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl. janet.emond@mottandchace.com
Listing closed: 11/12/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1257167
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$567,000

Avg days on market

86

Sale-to-list ratio

93.2%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl., Janet Emond

Sold By Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl., Monica VanDeventer

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Property Information for 78 John Reed Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,438 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Horseneck Beach
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Water Access, Walk To Water
  • View: Water

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,294 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: Westport
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Marina
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Follow 195 to Exit 10 Route 88 Horseneck Beach to John Reed Road.
  • Postal City: Westport
  • Postal Code: 02790
  • State Or Province: MA
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Open Parking Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 4
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,438.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 407800
  • Tax Block: 81
  • Tax Book Number: 1864
  • Tax Lot: 78,81
  • Tax Map Number: 76
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1708.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1708.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1,708.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Multiple Lots, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.397
  • Lot Size Area: 17294.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17294.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 78JOHNREEDRDWPOT
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Attached Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • C L I P: 8,815,746,374
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers, Volts220
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Private

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater
  • Basement: None
  • Basement Y N: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Cathedral Ceilings, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows

Rental

Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 78 John Reed Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1257167

$540,000
—
Nov 12, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72680614

$540,000
—
Oct 16, 2020

Under Agreement

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1257167

—
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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1257167

$540,000
11/12/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72680614

$540,000
10/16/2020

Under Agreement

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1257167

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

Public Records for 78 John Reed Road

Taxable Value

Land

$258,400

Additions

$318,100
Total$576,500

Tax Record

2025

$4,295 ($358 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,708 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,708 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

17,280 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1991

Year Renovated

2006

Zoning

R1

County

BRISTOL

APN

WPOR M:76 L:78

Schools near 78 John Reed 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 John Reed Road, Westport, MA 02790
$540,000
3
1,708
17,294
$240,000
2
840
10,019
$215,000
2
3
818
10,000
$1,100,000
3
1,992
8,450
–
–
–
–
–
$345,000
3
1.5
2,308
20,212

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Listing Courtesy of Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl., Janet Emond

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