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Sold on 09/14/2018

493 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474

$383,000

Last sold 09/14/2018 for $220K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,208

    Sqft ($182/Sqft)

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About 493 Main St

Property type House
Year built 1890
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.33 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1890 cape home has a lot of "new" to offer. Newer roof, replacement windows, heating system and brand new septic! This adorable- well laid out floor plan is the home you have been looking for. Spacious living room for family gatherings and large dining room with plenty of space to add an office nook if needed. The remodeled kitchen has an exposed beam and brick that only adds to the charm of this home. Appliance are less than 5 years old and new kitchen floor was installed in July 2018. The newer half bath and laundry room complete the first floor. The second floor has two good size bedrooms and a full size bathroom with a shower & tub. The over sized fully fenced in backyard has plenty of space to put in a vegetable garden, fire pit and anything else you have been dreaming of with a yard of this size. This is a must see before it's gone!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Laura Scholefield
Listing Office - RE/MAX Properties
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72360938 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72360938
SqFt 1208
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.33
Property Tax 3610
Year Built 1890
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled
Dining Room Flooring - Laminate, Open Floor Plan
Basement Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Flooring - Laminate, Open Floor Plan, Cable Available
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Exterior Wood, Brick
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 4
Exterior Features Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows
Electricity 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Electric Oven
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Hawthorne
Elementary School Spaulding/Squan
High School North Middlesex
APN M:0011 B:0021 L:0000, 803774
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
$383K
Range: $329K-$436K
Last 30 days 
  • May 2022
    mls logo MLS # 72965790
  • May 23, 2022 Active
    —
  • May 21, 2022 Listed
    —
  • May 2, 2022 Active
    —
  • Apr 12, 2022 Listed
    $289,999 (+31.8%)
  • Sep 2018
    mls logo MLS # 72360938
  • Sep 14, 2018 Sold
    $220,000
  • Jul 12, 2018 Listed
    $199,900
  • Sep 2018
    mls logo MLS # 4706203
  • Sep 14, 2018 Sold
    $220,000 (+10.1%)
  • Jul 17, 2018 Active
    —
  • Jul 12, 2018 Listed
    $199,900 (+36.1%)
  • May 2014
    mls logo MLS # 71604591
  • May 19, 2014 Price Change
    $146,900 (-2.0%)
  • Nov 4, 2013 Listed
    $149,900 (+274.8%)
  • Apr 2011
    Public Records
  • Apr 15, 2011 Sold
    $40,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $4,731 +2.7%
    $325,800 +1.94%
  • 2024
    $4,605 -0.4%
    $319,600 +5.51%
  • 2023
    $4,622 +2.3%
    $302,900 +18.0%
  • 2022
    $4,520 +2.6%
    $256,700 +6.82%
  • 2021
    $4,405 +3.7%
    $240,300 +10.43%
  • 2020
    $4,248 +14.7%
    $217,600 +13.57%
  • 2019
    $3,704 +2.6%
    $191,600 +7.52%
  • 2018
    $3,610 +4.8%
    $178,200 +1.71%
  • 2017
    $3,446 +4.2%
    $175,200 +4.91%
  • 2016
    $3,307
    $167,000
  • 493 Main St
    $220K
  • —
  • 01474
    $289K
  • Townsend
    —
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
491-a Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $472,000 3/1 1,686 0.01
497 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $460,000 2/1 1,716 0.03
495 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $363,000 1/1 1,035 0.05
494 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $249,000 1/1 648 0.05
499 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $527,000 3/2 1,710 0.05
503 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $350,000 2/1 1,190 0.07
2 Old Battery Rd, Townsend, MA 01474 $469,000 3/1 1,625 0.07
488 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474 $370,000 3/2 1,469 0.08

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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