Come travel back in time before America was America in The French-Andrews House situated on a picturesque & very private 4 acre lot. This Antique home is considered one of the oldest homes in United States as featured in NECN's The Hub Today weekend show, 10 homes older than America. This Museum quality home was built in 1675 and features over 2,900+ gross square feet with some modern updates. When you enter each room it feels as if you're walking info a different century. Potential subdivision might be available. If you truly love and appreciate History as well as enjoy peace and tranquility than this is the place for you. Welcome Home!
Sold for $500,000 on 04/30/24
$500,000
86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA 01983
3beds
2,910sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1675
4 Acres Lot
$729,500 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$5,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$729,500
$635,000 - $832,000
$5,156/mo
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Oil
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,910 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: TOPSM0034B0002L
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1675
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Topsfield
Other
Other facts
- Amenities: Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, University
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete
- Hot Water: Oil
- Master Bath: Yes
- Roof Material: Wood Shingles
- Terms Feature: Contract For Deed, Seller W/Participate, Lease Option
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Heating: Oil, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Style: Antique
- Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Pool - Inground
- Foundation: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
- Road Type: Public
- Lot Description: Scenic View(s), Level, Gentle Slope
- Sf Type: Detached
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $500,000+11.1%$172/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
| 11/1/2022 | Sold | $450,000-33.7%$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #72950626 | ||
| 4/9/2022 | Contingent | $679,000$233/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72950626 | ||
| 3/30/2022 | Price change | $679,000-2.9%$233/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72950626 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,916 -41.3% | $528,100 -42.5% |
| 2024 | $13,488 +3% | $918,200 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $13,093 | $861,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01983
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Proctor Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Masconomet Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Steward/Proctor
- Middle: Masconomet
- High: Masconomet
Source: The MLS. 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
$729,500
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Estimated market value
$729,500