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Sold for $1,300,000
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    196 Essex St, Middleton, MA 01949

    4beds
    4,795sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2001
    1.03 Acres Lot
    $1,466,800 Zestimate®
    $271/sqft
    $6,406 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,466,800

    $1.38M - $1.57M

    $6,406/mo

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    What's special

    CAR LOVERS DREAM!!! CAR STORAGE LIKE YOU NEVER SAW BEFORE!!! Custom Built home w/9 ft Ceiling, Open Floor Plan, Oversized Windows is what everyone wants today!! The kitchen w/6 Burner Gas Stove, Subzero Refrigeration & oversized Granite Island is all open to the Cathedral Family RM w/French Doors to Cathedral Ceiling three seasoned Sun RM surrounded by windows overlooking the private over acre lot! Ideal Home for Entertaining!!!First Floor Office is tucked away & Private. Mud RM is a nice size is right off kitchen & attached to the three car oversized Heated Garage. Breakfast Stairway to second Floor Great RM w/Palladium Cathedral Ceiling Great RM 36 x 24. Cathedral Ceiling Masterbedroom Suite w/oversized Bath, double sinks,Jacuzzi, shower & Dream 10X9 Walk-in closet. Additional Two bedrooms & Full bath w/Granite sinks. Third Floor w/4th bedroom suite w/two closets. DETACHED SIX CAR GARAGE INCLUDES LIFT, upstairs waiting to be finished w/roughed electrical ideal home office potential.

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    Listed by:

    Nikki Martin Team 781-710-1440,

    Compass 617-206-3333

    Bought with:

    Nikki Martin Team

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73135445

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 108
    • Dimensions: 12 x 9
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 209
    • Dimensions: 19 x 11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 187
    • Dimensions: 17 x 11
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 600
    • Dimensions: 30 x 20
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 25
    • Dimensions: 5 x 5
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 13 x 11
    Bathroom 3
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 96
    • Dimensions: 12 x 8
    Dining room
    • Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Wainscoting
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 13 x 11
    Family room
    • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 480
    • Dimensions: 32 x 15
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 378
    • Dimensions: 21 x 18
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 247
    • Dimensions: 19 x 13
    Office
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132
    • Dimensions: 12 x 11
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Oil, Propane
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
    • Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Closet, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Office, Mud Room, Foyer, Great Room, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Garage Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,795
    • Total interior livable area: 4,795 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 20
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 9
    • Uncovered spaces: 11
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
    • Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
    Lot
    • Size: 1.03 Acres
    • Features: Cleared, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4230018
    • Zoning: residentia

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 2001

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Other
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Middleton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $271/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $988,700
    • Annual tax amount: $12,725
    • Date on market: 12/22/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/2/2023Sold$1,300,000$271/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73135445 Report a problem
    8/13/2023Contingent$1,300,000$271/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73135445 Report a problem
    8/2/2023Price change$1,300,000+9.2%$271/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73135445 Report a problem
    7/12/2023Price change$1,190,000-20.1%$248/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73135445 Report a problem
    4/29/2023Listed for sale$1,490,000+6.5%$311/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/20/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/18/2021Listed for sale$1,399,000+41.3%$292/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/8/2019Listing removed$990,000$206/sqft
    Source: Doyle Real Estate #72553693 Report a problem
    12/3/2019Price change$990,000-3.8%$206/sqft
    Source: Doyle Real Estate #72553693 Report a problem
    10/28/2019Price change$1,029,000-3.7%$215/sqft
    Source: Doyle Real Estate #72553693 Report a problem
    9/30/2019Price change$1,069,000-2.7%$223/sqft
    Source: Doyle Real Estate #72553693 Report a problem
    8/22/2019Listed for sale$1,099,000+11.7%$229/sqft
    Source: Doyle Real Estate #72553693 Report a problem
    8/28/2010Listing removed$983,900$205/sqft
    Source: Thomas Doyle Jr. #71074082 Report a problem
    5/2/2010Listed for sale$983,900+337.3%$205/sqft
    Source: Thomas Doyle Jr. #71074082 Report a problem
    5/1/2001Sold$225,000$47/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,450 +0.6%$1,299,400 -0.2%
    2024$15,351 +20.6%$1,302,000 +31.7%
    2023$12,725 $988,700
    2022$12,725 +3.5%$988,700 +10.3%
    2021$12,299 +2.3%$896,400 +1.5%
    2020$12,026 +0%$883,000 +0.6%
    2019$12,020 +5.1%$878,000 +7.2%
    2018$11,439 +3.4%$819,400 +3.3%
    2017$11,064 +8.2%$793,100 +7.7%
    2016$10,230 -9.3%$736,500 -10%
    2015$11,275 +6.1%$818,200 +7%
    2014$10,628 +7.2%$764,600 +4.8%
    2013$9,911 +4.2%$729,300 -1.8%
    2012$9,514 -0.3%$742,700 -5.3%
    2011$9,544 +3.7%$784,200 +0.8%
    2010$9,207 -4.8%$777,600 -11.6%
    2009$9,669 -5.4%$879,800 -16.6%
    2008$10,222 +13%$1,054,900 +14.4%
    2007$9,048 +8%$922,300 +7.6%
    2006$8,378 +1.9%$857,500 +6.3%
    2005$8,221 +3.4%$806,800 +7.4%
    2004$7,947 -1.6%$751,100 +2.8%
    2003$8,077 $730,300
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 01949

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Howe Manning &
    • Middle: Masco Middle
    • High: Masco High

    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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