Nestled on a picturesque 2.47-acre lot, this charming Cape-style home offers an idyllic retreat with endless potential. The cozy interior is brimming with character, waiting for a buyer’s personal touch to transform it into the perfect dream home. Surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides ample space for gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the tranquil beauty of nature. With a little creativity and care, this delightful abode can become a true sanctuary. Just a 3 minute drive to the Townsend State Park. This is a probate sale subject to the seller obtaining a license to sell once an offer is accepted.
Sold for $451,000
$451,000
42 Mason Rd, Townsend, MA 01474
2beds
1,219sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
2.47 Acres Lot
$467,500 Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$3,434 Estimated rent
Home value
$467,500
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Listed by:
Jill Johnson 508-963-3521,
ERA Key Realty Services 508-234-0550
Bought with:
Blood Team
Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73294836
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Bonus Room, Game Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,219
- Total interior livable area: 1,219 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 2.47 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 803787
- Zoning: RA3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $369,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,285
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | Sold | $451,000-5.1%$370/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73294836 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $475,000+106.5%$390/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73294836 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2013 | Sold | $230,000-8%$189/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2013 | Listed for sale | $249,900+1566%$205/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Prestige #71533990 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/1990 | Sold | $15,000-80%$12/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/1988 | Sold | $75,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,352 +2.6% | $368,600 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $5,214 +1% | $361,800 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $5,162 +0.6% | $338,300 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $5,130 +3.8% | $291,300 +8% |
| 2021 | $4,942 +2.9% | $269,600 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $4,804 +4.5% | $246,100 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $4,599 +6.7% | $237,900 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $4,311 +6% | $212,800 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $4,068 +5.5% | $206,800 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $3,857 +2.5% | $194,800 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $3,763 +5.8% | $196,900 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $3,558 +6.7% | $181,800 -0.4% |
| 2013 | $3,334 +0.4% | $182,600 -6.8% |
| 2012 | $3,322 +4.4% | $195,900 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $3,181 +2.8% | $202,100 |
| 2010 | $3,094 +0.6% | $202,100 -10.4% |
| 2009 | $3,077 +2.3% | $225,600 +0.8% |
| 2008 | $3,007 +6.9% | $223,700 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $2,813 | $225,600 |
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Neighborhood: 01474
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Spaulding Memorial SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10North Middlesex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spaulding Mem.
- Middle: Hawthorne Brook
- High: North Middlesex
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Townsend
- 01474
- 42 Mason Rd
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