Historic Brown Family homestead is a meticulously updated home offering today's improvements w the charms and warmth of years past.Exposed post and beam ceilings, blended w the beautifully appointed kitchen includes new granite counter tops, updated stainless steel appliances, unique open pantry,brick wall for wood stove, wide pine floors & a light & bright bay window to look out to the private wooded yard -ACRE LOT.1st floor sunroom/family room with French doors to yard & 2nd family room suite on 2nd floor for added casual enjoyment. 6 fireplaces,warming ovens,wide plank floors, exposed beamed ceilings & lots built in paneled cabinets! New 1st floor laundry area, updated baths.Gracious foyer entry to the Large living room and the dining room with fireplaces, paneled cabinets.1st floor office. 4 large bedrooms & lots of storage!Modern amenities-Heating and Central AC system(2015),newer tankless on-demand high efficiency Hot water,2 car garage,brick walkways,gardens!Exterior paint-2019
Circa 1765, this historic Brown Family Homestead is a wonderful example of an antique property which has been meticulously updated to include today's amenities, further enhancing the grace and charm of a home which has hosted generations of owners. This stately colonial offers six fireplaces, several warming ovens, wide plank wood floors, built in cabinets, and exposed beamed ceilings. The kitchen is the epicenter of the home with a wood stove, unique open pantry, and updated SS appliances. Warmth and comfort are provided by a 2015 gas furnace, wrap insulation, and custom mullion wood windows and central air adds cooling to combat the summer's heat. A two car garage addition with a spacious and bright family room/office above adds to its appeal. Sited on an acre of land with professional landscaping, brick walkways, a circular driveway, and decorative lighting, this welcoming and updated home dating from colonial times offers wonderful space inside and out.
MLS PIN #71791883
Apr 27, 2015
Sold
$395,000
$131/sq ft
Mar 15, 2015
Pending
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Feb 11, 2015
Listed
$409,000
$136/sq ft
+24
Motivated seller offering an excellent price for this large center entry colonial with an excellent floor plan and two car attached garage with finished family room or over sized office above. Enjoy it's 1765 charm matched with modern updates like central AC, newer duct work, 200 amp electrical and tilt wood windows. The seller said she added wrap insulation and replaced all the clapboard. An amazing opportunity to own an eye catching home situated on an acre of land with newer brick walk ways and young outdoor lamp post lighting. Always wanted a fireplace in your bedroom? This home has two to choose from! Six fireplaces on two levels. Two with liners and four in need of. Living and dining rooms plus large foyer and sun room make up this historic home with circular driveway located on Route 129 nearby to plaza. Easy access to I93. Sold AS-IS. House is wired for genertator use. A very useful floor plan and a pleasure to show!
MLS PIN #70204429
Jul 21, 2006
Sold
$365,000
$121/sq ft
Jun 29, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 6, 2005
Listed
$399,900
$133/sq ft
MLS PIN #30090192
Apr 30, 1996
Sold
$171,000
$57/sq ft
Feb 26, 1996
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 1996
Listed
$179,900
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 1990
Sold
$160,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,648 (+4.0%)
$369,800 + $287,300
$657,100
2025
$7,353 (+4.8%)
$359,400 + $287,300
$646,700
2024
$7,016 (+0.1%)
$324,500 + $296,900
$621,400
2023
$7,008 (+6.2%)
$283,100 + $307,300
$590,400
2022
$6,599 (+4.0%)
$248,300 + $273,800
$522,100
2021
$6,347 (+1.9%)
$226,500 + $261,700
$488,200
2020
$6,229 (+5.1%)
$217,800 + $261,700
$479,500
2019
$5,927 (−0.6%)
$204,700 + $235,000
$439,700
2018
$5,961 (+5.0%)
$185,100 + $235,000
$420,100
2017
$5,677 (+2.1%)
$178,600 + $224,300
$402,900
2016
$5,561 (+0.8%)
$172,900 + $220,400
$393,300
2015
$5,516 (+3.3%)
$163,400 + $229,500
$392,900
2014
$5,342 (+2.4%)
$161,600 + $212,200
$373,800
2013
$5,219 (+2.8%)
$152,500 + $212,200
$364,700
2012
$5,077 (+1.2%)
$152,500 + $212,200
$364,700
2011
$5,016 (+1.5%)
$161,200 + $211,200
$372,400
2010
$4,941 (+2.9%)
$174,700 + $219,600
$394,300
2009
$4,800
$196,000 + $219,600
$415,600
Tax history for 248 Salem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,648 (+4.0%)
$369,800 + $287,300
$657,100
2025
$7,353 (+4.8%)
$359,400 + $287,300
$646,700
2024
$7,016 (+0.1%)
$324,500 + $296,900
$621,400
2023
$7,008 (+6.2%)
$283,100 + $307,300
$590,400
2022
$6,599 (+4.0%)
$248,300 + $273,800
$522,100
2021
$6,347 (+1.9%)
$226,500 + $261,700
$488,200
2020
$6,229 (+5.1%)
$217,800 + $261,700
$479,500
2019
$5,927 (−0.6%)
$204,700 + $235,000
$439,700
2018
$5,961 (+5.0%)
$185,100 + $235,000
$420,100
2017
$5,677 (+2.1%)
$178,600 + $224,300
$402,900
2016
$5,561 (+0.8%)
$172,900 + $220,400
$393,300
2015
$5,516 (+3.3%)
$163,400 + $229,500
$392,900
2014
$5,342 (+2.4%)
$161,600 + $212,200
$373,800
2013
$5,219 (+2.8%)
$152,500 + $212,200
$364,700
2012
$5,077 (+1.2%)
$152,500 + $212,200
$364,700
2011
$5,016 (+1.5%)
$161,200 + $211,200
$372,400
2010
$4,941 (+2.9%)
$174,700 + $219,600
$394,300
2009
$4,800
$196,000 + $219,600
$415,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
43,560
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
3,018
Year built
1765
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3527666S
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 7, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 25
Length: 5
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub