SET BACK IN THE MAGICAL FOREST OF THE ANDOVER WOODS...lies a charming home for those seeking their own personal oasis! Down a long dirt driveway this unique passive solar home is set on over 5 ACRES that takes advantage of the shade in the summer and the sun in the winter. Brand-new stainless-steel appliances, Speed Queen washer & dryer, elves (licensed contractors,) have recently refinished the wood floors upstairs, installed new kitchen countertops & took down 4 trees. The wood stove near the kitchen heats most of the home and there's also a floor to ceiling stone fireplace that separates the dining & living rooms. The roof is approx 16 years old with 50-year shingles and was just soft washed. Fresh interior paint. There is an oversized 3 car attached garage (approx 35'x23') and a 1 car detached garage for car lovers, contractors, hobbyists, etc. The inground pool instantly boosted our popularity amongst family & friends. The primary bedroom has a sitting area, 2 closets, (one being a walk-in,) and also has an unfinished room over the garage for future expansion if desired. The other 2 bedrooms are nicely sized and there's another room (the navy blue one,) that could be used for guests, an office, a 2nd living room, etc. *Please note that this home has spots of rotten siding, original windows & doors, older deck & balconies** There is only a tub in the upstairs full bathroom (NO shower) ***There is privacy but not complete seclusion. OWNER/AGENT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
5.77 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Tracy Wagner• Rockoff Realty
Bought with Rob Curry• Pearce Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #170596630
Redfin Estimate
$561,651
$74K since sold in October 2023$8,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.9% higher than the average sale price ($476K) of 5 comparable homes.
Come see 20 Bear Swamp Road in Andover - it has so much to offer! Designed, built and still occupied by the original owners, the home is extremely well-crafted, filled with artistic character, and is very sunny and warm. The first floor features cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan with double-sided stone hearth in the center, and surrounded by the kitchen, dining area and living room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, all well-sized, and each one has its own balcony! The laundry is conveniently located upstairs, as well. The basement is unfinished but heated and well-lit and is being used as a craft and work shop. If you are keen on privacy, you'll find the land to be one of the nicest features about this home. Sitting atop an elevated perch and only accessed via a long private driveway, the 5.7 acres provide for very quiet and peaceful living. The in-ground pool is a real game-changer (these pics are from last Summer)! Faithfully maintained over the years, the home is in excellent mechanical and structural condition. Call today to schedule your own private showing - you'll love it!
Public Records
Jan 5, 1981
Sold
$24,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,663 (−1.9%)
$40,740 + $172,200
$212,940
2022
$6,795 (−12.8%)
$40,740 + $172,200
$212,940
2021
$7,794 (+0.7%)
$51,000 + $165,500
$216,500
2020
$7,742 (+1.8%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2019
$7,607 (+3.1%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2018
$7,381 (+4.5%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2017
$7,066 (+4.6%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2016
$6,758
$51,700 + $168,300
$220,000
2014
$6,758 (−0.2%)
$51,700 + $168,300
$220,000
2011
$6,769
$51,700 + $168,300
$220,000
Tax history for 20 Bear Swamp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,663 (−1.9%)
$40,740 + $172,200
$212,940
2022
$6,795 (−12.8%)
$40,740 + $172,200
$212,940
2021
$7,794 (+0.7%)
$51,000 + $165,500
$216,500
2020
$7,742 (+1.8%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2019
$7,607 (+3.1%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2018
$7,381 (+4.5%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2017
$7,066 (+4.6%)
$51,000 + $166,400
$217,400
2016
$6,758
$51,700 + $168,300
$220,000
2014
$6,758 (−0.2%)
$51,700 + $168,300
$220,000
2011
$6,769
$51,700 + $168,300
$220,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.