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  • $668,200

    498 Old County Rd, Westport, MA 02790

    3beds
    2,466sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1790
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $668,200 Zestimate®
    $271/sqft
    $2,918 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $668,200

    $621,000 - $722,000

    $2,918/mo

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    What's special

    The CAPTAIN JOHN GIFFORD HOUSE, circa 1775, at the Head of Westport; rich in history, a diverse settlement in days gone by! At the headwaters of tidal Westport river amidst like antique houses, this 3/4 rustic Georgian on a quarter acre offers a colorful past. 3 BR's, 2 BA's. The 2466 sf house, gutted in the 1980's when sheet rock replaced lathe & plaster, retains its early charm boasting 6 fireplaces two of which function, 12 over 12 windows grace front facade, wide board floors, front & back staircases. Formal dining w/fireplace, sitting & reading rooms, two offices. A courtyard beckons w/brick patio, grapevine adorned pergola; prolific apple trees, blackberry bushes, herb garden. 200 amps service, security system, natural gas. Huge antique barn & your very own 3-seater outhouse complete the picture. Claim a bench at the Head store renowned for its doughnuts and bemuse happenings at the Head, water views or better yet, drop in your kayak. WOW!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, Security System, Wired for Surround Sound
    • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,466 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood), Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: WPORM33L108

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1790

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Westport

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Highway Access
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
    • Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Dryer, For Gas Range
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Hot Water: Tank
    • Construction: Post & Beam
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, Security System, Wired for Surround Sound
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bed2 Level: First Floor
    • Style: Antique
    • Basement Feature: Concrete Floor, Partial, Bulkhead, Crawl
    • Exterior Features: Gutters, Barn/Stable, Garden Area, Fruit Trees
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Granite
    • Lot Description: Corner
    • Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Lead Paint: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/26/2021Sold$465,000-2.1%$189/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72631314 Report a problem
    10/23/2020Listing removed$475,000$193/sqft
    Source: William Raveis #72631314 Report a problem
    7/20/2020Price change$475,000-4%$193/sqft
    Source: William Raveis #72631314 Report a problem
    6/6/2020Price change$495,000-3.9%$201/sqft
    Source: William Raveis #72631314 Report a problem
    3/11/2020Listed for sale$515,000+21.2%$209/sqft
    Source: William Raveis #72631314 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,360 +0.9%$585,200 +4.7%
    2024$4,321 +0.8%$559,000 +6.5%
    2023$4,285 +37.2%$525,100 +42.5%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02790

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