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Sold for $545,000
  • $545,000

    78 Howe Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    3beds
    1,456sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    1 Acres Lot
    $654,700 Zestimate®
    $374/sqft
    $3,472 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $654,700

    $622,000 - $694,000

    $3,472/mo

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    What's special

    New patioNew roofRose gardenRadiant heated flooringUpdated electrical panelOversized two-car garageAir jet tub
    Upon entering you are welcomed into a space that blends comfort with style. This home features three cozy bedrooms and a flexible den/office with built-in bookcases., The kitchen is equipped with a new double wall oven and a recently added pantry. Experience luxury in the newly remodeled bathroom, a $38,000 enhancement by Midstate Kitchens, featuring radiant heated flooring, an air jet tub, and a separate, exquisitely tiled shower. The home's exterior received a fresh coat of paint, along with a new roof and gutters in 2022. Additionally, the property boasts an oversized two-car garage, an updated electrical panel and grounding system as of 2022. Off the PF basement there is a jalousied sunroom overlooking a new patio and rose garden. The outdoor space also offers apple and pear trees. 3 season porch off kitchen is a great place to relax.

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    Listed by:

    Karen Callan 508-523-4845,

    eXp Realty 888-854-7493

    Bought with:

    Brenda Demers

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73180294

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: First
    • Area: 156
    • Dimensions: 12 x 13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: First
    • Area: 160.38
    • Dimensions: 12.92 x 12.42
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: First
    • Area: 88
    • Dimensions: 12 x 7.33
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: No
    Dining room
    • Features: Skylight, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    • Area: 137.52
    • Dimensions: 13.42 x 10.25
    Family room
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Exterior Access
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 446.08
    • Dimensions: 26.5 x 16.83
    Kitchen
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: First
    • Area: 102.86
    • Dimensions: 13.42 x 7.67
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: First
    • Area: 252.68
    • Dimensions: 18.83 x 13.42
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Den, Sun Room, Central Vacuum
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
    • Basement: Partial,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Garage Access,Concrete
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,456
    • Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Under, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
    • Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Tennis Court(s), Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
    • Frontage length: 101.00
    Lot
    • Size: 1 Acres
    • Features: Wooded, Easements, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
    Details
    • Foundation area: 1456
    • Parcel number: 1681410
    • Zoning: Res b

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1957

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Shrewsbury

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Contract
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/4/2024Sold$545,000-0.9%$374/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73180294 Report a problem
    12/4/2023Contingent$550,000$378/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73180294 Report a problem
    12/2/2023Price change$550,000-4.3%$378/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73180294 Report a problem
    11/14/2023Listed for sale$575,000+219.4%$395/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73180294 Report a problem
    6/12/2002Sold$180,000$124/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,069 +10.3%$587,100 +13.4%
    2024$6,409 +0.1%$517,700 +6.1%
    2023$6,401 -3.4%$487,900 +3.9%
    2022$6,629 +25.8%$469,800 +17.6%
    2021$5,268 +7.8%$399,400 +1.9%
    2020$4,889 +2.6%$392,100 +3.5%
    2019$4,764 +7.2%$379,000 +8%
    2018$4,442 +3.1%$350,900 +4.5%
    2017$4,307 +2.9%$335,700 +4.3%
    2016$4,185 $321,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 01545

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Beal
    • Middle: Sherwood Oak
    • High: Shrewsbury 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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