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Sold for $1,450,000 on 07/28/23
  • $1,450,000

    5 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA 01921

    4beds
    4,558sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1828
    2.18 Acres Lot
    $1,497,300 Zestimate®
    $318/sqft
    $6,832 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,497,300

    $1.41M - $1.60M

    $6,832/mo

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    What's special

    The iconic "Samuel Bixby" house in East Boxford is an exceptionally well maintained and upgraded home with 4 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths.The elegant 1828 main house was expanded in 2000 with the addition of a fabulous new kitchen and enormous two-story Great Room with massive field stone FP and en suite bedroom and laundry. You will thrill to imagine the entertaining possibilities here! The main house has stunning, gleaming, refinished wood floors and charming, functional spaces on 3 floors with freshly painted interior including library and office and new siding and windows in 2017. Outside, this home has meticulously maintained grounds with Gunite pool, extensive lawns and well established perennial gardens, covered patio and secluded field stone patio. The barn is in excellent condition with plenty of room for cars, boats and equipment. The care of this much loved home is shown by the new cedar shingle roof and standing seam copper ice belt. Absolutely move-in ready!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 29, 2023 at 06:04am

    Listed by:

    John Adams 978-618-6431,

    J. Barrett & Company 978-468-0046

    Bought with:

    John Adams

    J. Barrett & Company

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73115724

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 193.33
    • Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.33
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 169.4
    • Dimensions: 14.42 x 11.75
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 199.43
    • Dimensions: 14.42 x 13.83
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Bathroom - Full
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 157.65
    • Dimensions: 13.42 x 11.75
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Full
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 126.67
    • Dimensions: 7.92 x 16
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 46.25
    • Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.17
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 42.78
    • Dimensions: 9.33 x 4.58
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 274.72
    • Dimensions: 19.17 x 14.33
    Family room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 766.89
    • Dimensions: 45.33 x 16.92
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    • Area: 798.75
    • Dimensions: 27 x 29.58
    Living room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 348.21
    • Dimensions: 22.83 x 15.25
    Office
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 119.17
    • Dimensions: 10 x 11.92
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Bathroom - Full, Office, Library, Den, Center Hall, Loft, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic
    • Flooring: Wood, Pine
    • Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Concrete
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,558
    • Total interior livable area: 4,558 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 12
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 10
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Pool - Inground Heated, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Professional Landscaping, Horses Permitted
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
    • Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
    Lot
    • Size: 2.18 Acres
    • Features: Easements, Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn/Stable
    • Parcel number: M:028 B:002 L:028,1870042
    • Zoning: RA
    • Horses can be raised: Yes
    • Horse amenities: Paddocks

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Post & Beam
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
    • Roof: Wood
    Condition
    • Year built: 1828

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Private
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
    Location
    • Region: Boxford

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Contract

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/28/2023Sold$1,450,000-9.1%$318/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73115724
    5/24/2023Listed for sale$1,595,000+254.4%$350/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73115724
    3/31/2000Sold$450,000-65.4%$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    6/30/1999Sold$1,300,000$285/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,962 +24%$1,112,400 +20.3%
    2024$12,067 +12.9%$924,700 +19.7%
    2023$10,690 $772,400

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 01921

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cole/Spofford
    • Middle: Masco
    • High: Masco

    Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

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