Rare, delightfully rambling Royal Barry Wills designed home affords private, captivating views from its 5+ pristine acres on prestigious Sunset Rock w/in walking distance to the Pike School, Phillips Academy and close to Downtown. This iconic home with a distinctive provenance, generously-sized rooms, and unexpected ceiling heights was crafted with the finest materials & conceived to capture the ambient light thru oversize picture windows & sliders throughout. 3 of the 6 bedrooms are ensuite, 2 are primary ensuites on the main level, and 5 overlook the westward facing, lush & verdant park-like grounds, outdoor lanai, pool & pool house. Soak in the sweeping sunset views while enjoying leisurely alfresco dinner parties on the elevated back stone patio. Extensive, professional landscaping & interior/ exterior improvements made during the homeowner's stewardship are plentiful. A truly generational, legacy home awaits the discriminating buyer seeking a fenced oasis in the heart of Andover!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5.14 acresLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Cole• Compass
Bought with Fleet Homes Group• Keller Williams Realty
A beautifully designed family home with a distinguished pedigree. Surrounded by 5+ acres of majestic evergreens overlooking a private pond embraced by idyllic rolling fields, this iconic Royal Barry Wills designed New England home of 4,825sf w a 4 car garage, is especially peaceful. Perfectly located in the most sought after area of prestigious Andover, MA a short walk to Phillips Academy, The Pike School & the historic downtown. Designed as an entertainer’s dream for the whole family as the interior, w gorgeous hwd floors, graciously flows among light filled, well-proportioned rooms. Gather on the oversized brick patio to enjoy commanding views of the acreage, sunsets & the shimmering custom heated swimming pool located on a lower terrace. Features of the landscape include a 2.5 acre invisible fence, a pool house w kitchenette, & three changing rooms, heirloom mature fruit trees, plantings, flowering shrubs- evergreens. Certainly an heirloom classic Andover home for all generations..
MLS PIN #30646718
Dec 2, 2002
Sold
$1,700,000
$345/sq ft
Sep 14, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2002
Listed
$1,650,000
$335/sq ft
AN EXQUISITE HOME W/INCRDIBLE LANDSCAPING & VIEWS. FENCED REAR YARD ABUTTING MANY ACRES OF OPEN SPACE. HEATED INGROUND QUNITE POOL W/CABANA. TWO BEDROOMS W/BATHS ON 1ST FLOOR. HOUSE NEEDS SOME UPDATING.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,400 (+4.4%)
$792,300 + $774,300
$1,566,600
2022
$20,501 (+3.9%)
$696,900 + $707,300
$1,404,200
2021
$19,727 (+4.1%)
$638,900 + $651,300
$1,290,200
2020
$18,955
$625,000 + $637,800
$1,262,800
2019
$608,400 + $622,200
$1,230,600
2018
$587,500 + $574,000
$1,161,500
2017
$577,100 + $569,500
$1,146,600
2016
$577,100 + $569,800
$1,146,900
2015
$557,000 + $538,800
$1,095,800
2014
$568,100 + $468,400
$1,036,500
2013
$568,100 + $468,400
$1,036,500
2012
$568,100 + $468,700
$1,036,800
2011
$583,600 + $443,200
$1,026,800
2010
$599,300 + $460,600
$1,059,900
2009
$13,607
$599,300 + $519,700
$1,119,000
Tax history for 55 Sunset Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,400 (+4.4%)
$792,300 + $774,300
$1,566,600
2022
$20,501 (+3.9%)
$696,900 + $707,300
$1,404,200
2021
$19,727 (+4.1%)
$638,900 + $651,300
$1,290,200
2020
$18,955
$625,000 + $637,800
$1,262,800
2019
$608,400 + $622,200
$1,230,600
2018
$587,500 + $574,000
$1,161,500
2017
$577,100 + $569,500
$1,146,600
2016
$577,100 + $569,800
$1,146,900
2015
$557,000 + $538,800
$1,095,800
2014
$568,100 + $468,400
$1,036,500
2013
$568,100 + $468,400
$1,036,500
2012
$568,100 + $468,700
$1,036,800
2011
$583,600 + $443,200
$1,026,800
2010
$599,300 + $460,600
$1,059,900
2009
$13,607
$599,300 + $519,700
$1,119,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: RT 28/Main St to Ballardvale Rd to sought after Sunset Rock Rd
UnparsedAddress: 55 Sunset Rock Rd, Andover MA 01810
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,930
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1841724
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Frame Tv On Wall In 2nd Primary Suite. All Interior And Exterior Staging Items.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
South Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Andover West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Andover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Andover, MA • 01810
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.36M – $2.86M
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