Just what you've been waiting for! This charming Cape features: a flexible floor plan with the option for a first floor primary bedroom (or the room could be a den, playroom or home office); an open concept living room and dining room combination; a NEW kitchen with granite counters, soft close cabinets and drawers, and SS appliances; a NEW bath with a tiled shower, vanity and low flow toilet; NEW laminate flooring on the first floor and all NEW lighting fixtures throughout. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms and NEW wall-to-wall carpet. NEW hot water tank, fresh paint throughout. NEW plantings and landscaping for added curb appeal. The home has solar panels and a recently replaced roof too! Located on an oversized lot, on a side street near downtown, with easy access to schools and highway. OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY 11/4 and SUNDAY 11/5 from 12-2pm. SHOWINGS BEGIN at 1st OPEN HOUSE. OFFERS ARE DUE at 2pm on TUESDAY 11/7.
Sold for $405,000
$405,000
87 Short St, Marlborough, MA 01752
3beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.26 Acres Lot
$465,800 Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$2,644 Estimated rent
Home value
$465,800
$443,000 - $489,000
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Home officeNew bathNew wall-to-wall carpetNew hot water tankEasy access to schoolsLow flow toiletNew lighting fixtures
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Listed by:
Mark T. Vadala 978-490-0939,
Vadala Real Estate 978-281-1111
Bought with:
Mark T. Vadala
Vadala Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73175836
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 135.42
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.83
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 124.58
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.83
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 118.83
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.33
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 43.31
- Dimensions: 6.75 x 6.42
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 99.22
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 7.83
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 250.67
- Dimensions: 16 x 15.67
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 146.72
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 11.58
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Frontage length: 120.00
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Sloped
Details
- Foundation area: 728
- Parcel number: M:057 B:011 L:000,611820
- Zoning: A3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Marlborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,418
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2023 | Sold | $405,000+1.3%$359/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Contingent | $399,900$355/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,900$355/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,005 +20.7% | $406,200 +25.4% |
| 2024 | $3,317 -3% | $323,900 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $3,418 +2.1% | $296,200 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $3,348 +2.1% | $255,200 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $3,278 +1% | $237,500 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,247 +2.7% | $229,000 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $3,163 +16.4% | $224,800 +21.1% |
| 2018 | $2,717 +5.6% | $185,700 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $2,574 +3.1% | $168,000 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $2,497 -10.3% | $162,800 -7.9% |
| 2015 | $2,785 +3.5% | $176,700 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $2,692 +0.7% | $167,100 -6.2% |
| 2013 | $2,672 -0.6% | $178,100 -2% |
| 2012 | $2,689 +0.9% | $181,700 -4.9% |
| 2011 | $2,664 +0.8% | $191,100 -3% |
| 2010 | $2,643 -5.3% | $197,100 -9.9% |
| 2009 | $2,791 -4.8% | $218,700 -5.1% |
| 2008 | $2,932 +0.5% | $230,500 |
| 2007 | $2,916 +6.1% | $230,500 +2.9% |
| 2006 | $2,749 -8.6% | $223,900 +2.6% |
| 2005 | $3,008 +16.2% | $218,300 +8.8% |
| 2004 | $2,588 +2.4% | $200,600 +4% |
| 2003 | $2,528 +12% | $192,800 +27.3% |
| 2001 | $2,257 +7.4% | $151,500 +17.5% |
| 2000 | $2,102 -0.5% | $128,900 +3.3% |
| 1998 | $2,113 | $124,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North of Main
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Goodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/101 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Marlborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Goodnow
- Middle: Whitcomb
- High: Mhs
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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