For sale

$589,900

171 Yew St, Douglas, MA 01516

3beds

1,870sqft

$3,867/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1985

1.5 Acres Lot

$583,600 Zestimate^®

$315/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Attached one-car garageGenerous living spacesThree generous bedroomsPrivate wooded backyardUpdated bathroomsPeaceful outdoor retreatLow maintenance flooring throughout

Welcome home to this charming Colonial offering the perfect blend of space, comfort, and privacy. This well-maintained home features three generous bedrooms, one and a half baths, and a functional layout designed for everyday living that may be just what you have been looking for. The homes updated kitchen with beautiful butcher block island, updated bathrooms with low maintenance flooring throughout has an open floor plan great for entertaining or big family gatherings. A cozy sitting room with a wood burning fireplace off the kitchen leads to the large deck overlooking a private, wooded backyard - an ideal setting for summer barbecues, relaxing with your morning coffee, and enjoying nature. The attached one-car garage and huge basement provide plenty of room for your storage needs, work area, or future expansion. With generous living spaces and a peaceful outdoor retreat, this home is ready for its next owners to make it their own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Laminate, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First

Family room

Features: Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant, Beadboard
Level: First

Living room

Features: Flooring - Laminate, Cable Hookup
Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment

Features

Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,870
Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,870

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters

Lot

Size: 1.5 Acres
Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level

Details

Parcel number: 1493692
Zoning: RA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1985

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Douglas

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $315/sqft
Tax assessed value: $417,300
Annual tax amount: $5,036
Date on market: 7/27/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$583,600

$554,000 - $613,000

$3,297/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/27/2026	Listed for sale	$589,900+10.3%$315/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73555290 Report a problem
6/28/2024	Sold	$535,000+10.3%$286/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73228772 Report a problem
4/30/2024	Contingent	$484,900$259/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73228772 Report a problem
4/25/2024	Listed for sale	$484,900+21.2%$259/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73228772 Report a problem
6/16/2022	Sold	$400,000+6.7%$214/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72976196 Report a problem
5/4/2022	Listed for sale	$375,000$201/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72976196 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,970 +1.5%	$377,400 +4.2%
2024	$4,896 +1.7%	$362,100 +8%
2023	$4,815 -0.7%	$335,300 +15.6%
2022	$4,850	$290,100
2021	$4,850 +2%	$290,100 +3.6%
2020	$4,753 +2.1%	$279,900 +5.2%
2019	$4,655 +11.7%	$266,000 +2.5%
2018	$4,169 -0.7%	$259,400 +3.3%
2017	$4,198 +2.7%	$251,100 +3.3%
2016	$4,087 +2.2%	$243,000
2015	$4,000 +5.3%	$243,000 +3.8%
2014	$3,799 +14.4%	$234,100
2012	$3,320 +6.3%	$234,100 -0.2%
2011	$3,123 +3.6%	$234,600 -8.4%
2010	$3,014 +1.1%	$256,100 -7.1%
2009	$2,982 +1.7%	$275,600 -5%
2008	$2,933 -5.3%	$290,100 -3.7%
2007	$3,097 -0.8%	$301,300 +7.9%
2006	$3,123 +8.1%	$279,300 +6.8%
2005	$2,890 -4%	$261,500 +43.1%
2004	$3,011 +9.9%	$182,700
2003	$2,739 +10.7%	$182,700 +14.9%
2001	$2,474	$159,000