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LUXURY LIVING WITH EXCEPTIONAL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACE. Set on a beautiful wooded lot in Andover, near The Pike School and Phillips Academy, this impressive 8,613 SF Colonial offers an extraordinary amount of space and an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The grand interior features 1st floor office with french doors, formal living room and dining room, three fireplaces, hardwood floors, detailed millwork, an expansive kitchen with an oversized island, and a spectacular two-story family room with coffered ceiling. A primary suite on the second floor and an additional first-floor bedroom provide exceptional flexibility with 4 additional bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The finished walk-out lower level adds an incredible amount of additional living and recreational space. Outside, the beautifully designed pool area and spacious deck create a private setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the warmer months complemented by plenty of seating, lounging areas, and a fenced back yard. A three-car attached heated garage, whole-house generator, and central air add comfort and convenience. DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS EXTRAORDINARY ANDOVER HOME YOUR OWN.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$289Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Team Lillian Montalto• Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Listed by Lillian Montalto• Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Primary bedroom on second level with walk-in closets, hardwood floors, picture windows, and recessed lighting
Bedroom 2 on second level with closet, hardwood floors, bay/bow/box window, recessed lighting, and window seat
Bedroom 3 on second level with custom built closet/cabinets, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting
Bedroom 4 on second level with closet, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting
Bedroom 5 on second level with closet, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower stall, linen closet, stone/ceramic tile flooring, jacuzzi/whirlpool soaking tub, recessed lighting, and sconces
Additional full bathrooms with tub and shower, double vanity options, stone/ceramic tile flooring, recessed lighting, sconces, and overhead lighting
Kitchen
Hardwood floors
Picture window
Dining area
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Kitchen island
Recessed and pendant lighting
Stainless steel appliances
Oven, Range, Range Hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator, Freezer
Wine refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry on first floor with hardwood flooring
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry room dimensions 11x8
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Tile
Wall-to-wall carpet
Stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Oil heating
Fireplace heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Deck
Inground private pool
Rain gutters
Wooded lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single Family Residence
Above-grade finished area noted (6,468)
Below-grade finished area noted (2,145)
Parking
Attached garage
3 garage spaces
3 covered spaces
8 open parking spaces
Paved driveway with off-street paved parking
Total 11 parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community offers shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, private and public schools, and a T-Station
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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SPECTACULAR CUSTOM HOME located in prime Phillips Academy / Pike School location. Every amenity for comfortable family living: In-ground pool, hot tub, 1st floor media room, Great room with gas FP and 2nd stairway to BR area.Custom built ins in MB closet! Fully finished LL offers Bth, BR, FR - ideal for au pair / inlaw. Over 8,200 SF, 6 BR, 5.5 baths, Brazilian cherry HW floors, top of the line gourmet kitchen and Lovely, priv grounds.Close to town, Pomps Pond, and highways. South/Doherty school
MLS PIN #71146146
Aug 10, 2011
Sold
$1,325,000
$154/sq ft
May 16, 2011
Contingent
—
Apr 15, 2011
Price Changed
$1,395,000
$162/sq ft
Mar 7, 2011
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$174/sq ft
Jan 6, 2011
Relisted
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Nov 22, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 4, 2010
Listed
$1,549,000
$180/sq ft
Stunning center entrance expansive Colonial in the South School district near the Pike School and Phillips Academy. Pumps Pond recreational area close by . Soaring ceilings, Brazilian Cherry throughout and high- end gourmet kitchen are highlights of this 6 brdroom,5.5 bath home .First floor media room! .An additional 3,000Sq.ft. in the lower level boasting an au pair option. The ceilings are 8ft in the lower level with walk out to the pool and surrounding grounds. Abbuts conservation land.
MLS PIN #70436823
Aug 16, 2006
Sold
$1,435,000
$167/sq ft
Aug 9, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 7, 2006
Listed
$1,499,900
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2005
Sold
$360,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$25,257 (+5.6%)
$508,700 + $1,340,300
$1,849,000
2022
$23,915 (+4.0%)
$442,500 + $1,195,500
$1,638,000
2021
$22,987 (+3.9%)
$402,300 + $1,101,100
$1,503,400
2020
$22,131 (+1.9%)
$392,700 + $1,081,700
$1,474,400
2019
$21,723 (+4.7%)
$358,700 + $1,063,900
$1,422,600
2018
$20,754 (+3.9%)
$344,900 + $982,100
$1,327,000
2017
$19,975 (+2.1%)
$338,200 + $977,700
$1,315,900
2016
$19,567 (+4.2%)
$338,200 + $982,100
$1,320,300
2015
$18,783 (+8.9%)
$325,200 + $929,500
$1,254,700
2014
$17,254 (+4.6%)
$328,500 + $808,100
$1,136,600
2013
$16,492 (+2.1%)
$328,500 + $808,100
$1,136,600
2012
$16,152 (+4.8%)
$328,500 + $813,000
$1,141,500
2011
$15,408 (+2.7%)
$325,200 + $766,000
$1,091,200
2010
$15,004 (−6.8%)
$335,200 + $802,300
$1,137,500
2009
$16,099
$406,500 + $917,400
$1,323,900
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
8,613
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
8,613
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
4504312
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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, 15 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Andover, MA • 01810
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 78 Porter Rd
$2,489,466
$1,466 over list price of $2.49M
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