A home where timeless elegance meets old world New England charm. No expense has been spared to fully update and maintain this gorgeous, sprawling, antique colonial. With a modern farmhouse feel, it boasts 4 large bdrms, 4 full baths, and a bonus 1/2 bath in the garage. Space is truly abundant. 1st floor feels endless with an eat-in kitchen, oversized laundry/mudroom, grand dining room, large sitting area, formal office, and multiple entries to front, back, & side yards. 3rd floor bonus room makes for great additional space for guests. Plenty of storage space throughout including lots of cabinets, built-ins, and a walk-in cedar closet! Exterior has front & back patios, a stunning brick sunroom with lofted ceilings leading to a huge level yard, this home is perfect for outdoor entertaining! Come enjoy all Boxford has to offer, hiking trails, ponds, festivals, a local cheese farm and a highly in-demand school system. Easy access to commuting routes 95 & 495. No historic deed restrictions
Single-familyProperty Type
1702Year Built
2.06 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Piantidosi Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Andover
This exceptionally maintained sprawling antique colonial w/ over $300,000 in upgrades, is highly energy efficient for modern living while keeping historic character. Four large bedrooms, 4 updated full baths, with a bonus half bath in the garage and abundant storage throughout including a walk-in cedar closet! A 29 ft 2nd floor family room has space for everyone! Beautiful 1st floor office and full bath has 1st floor bedroom potential use. Convenient large 1st floor laundry and mudroom, and a large eat-in kitchen w/ french doors to front & back patios. Partial finish walk-up attic offers expansion potential. Enjoy spring, summer and fall nights on the desirable screened patio! Updates include new roof (2017) windows (2016 & 2020) exterior doors (2020) furnace & hot water heater (2016) ductless mini-splits for A/C (2016, 2018, 2021)& interior & exterior painting (2022)! 2 years utilities available. All work professionally done, permitted and inspected. No historic deed restrictions.
MLS PIN #71989272
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$585,000
$152/sq ft
May 9, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2016
Listed
$599,000
$156/sq ft
+25
TIRED OF THE COOKIE CUTTER COLONIAL? Love Boxford for is understated character? Lets grow! This home elegantly resides on a lot reminiscent of estates gone by. You’ll experience old country charm the moment you step through the wisteria draped arbor into this magnificent gem of authentic architecture with five fireplaces, wide pine floors, beamed ceilings, wood-paneled walls, built-in bookcases and more. The oversized eat-in kitchen is modernized while still maintaining its original New England charm; the fire-placed dining room adds grandeur for large dinner parties. Four generous bedrooms and 3 baths provide the space and comfort you crave in this welcoming, tranquil town. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the stunning brick sunroom with lofted ceilings and opulent arched windows/doorways leading to an impressive veranda reminiscent of days gone by. Historic yes though not confined by historic regulations* Solid structural report and floorplans attached.
Public Records
Aug 30, 1990
Sold
$475,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,566
$375,600 + $460,100
$835,700
2022
$11,573 (+0.6%)
$313,300 + $447,100
$760,400
2021
$11,502 (+6.6%)
$285,000 + $433,400
$718,400
2020
$10,785 (+4.3%)
$285,000 + $382,000
$667,000
2019
$10,341 (+4.8%)
$271,300 + $363,900
$635,200
2018
$9,871 (−1.7%)
$271,300 + $338,000
$609,300
2017
$10,040 (−14.5%)
$258,500 + $357,100
$615,600
2016
$11,744 (+2.8%)
$258,500 + $455,000
$713,500
2015
$11,428 (+10.0%)
$258,500 + $456,200
$714,700
2014
$10,385 (+4.0%)
$258,500 + $412,800
$671,300
2013
$9,989 (−1.1%)
$258,500 + $412,800
$671,300
2012
$10,105 (+1.6%)
$274,900 + $442,300
$717,200
2011
$9,947 (+6.6%)
$283,200 + $442,300
$725,500
2010
$9,328 (+12.6%)
$304,200 + $449,900
$754,100
2009
$8,284
$338,100 + $366,300
$704,400
Tax history for 161 Spofford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,566
$375,600 + $460,100
$835,700
2022
$11,573 (+0.6%)
$313,300 + $447,100
$760,400
2021
$11,502 (+6.6%)
$285,000 + $433,400
$718,400
2020
$10,785 (+4.3%)
$285,000 + $382,000
$667,000
2019
$10,341 (+4.8%)
$271,300 + $363,900
$635,200
2018
$9,871 (−1.7%)
$271,300 + $338,000
$609,300
2017
$10,040 (−14.5%)
$258,500 + $357,100
$615,600
2016
$11,744 (+2.8%)
$258,500 + $455,000
$713,500
2015
$11,428 (+10.0%)
$258,500 + $456,200
$714,700
2014
$10,385 (+4.0%)
$258,500 + $412,800
$671,300
2013
$9,989 (−1.1%)
$258,500 + $412,800
$671,300
2012
$10,105 (+1.6%)
$274,900 + $442,300
$717,200
2011
$9,947 (+6.6%)
$283,200 + $442,300
$725,500
2010
$9,328 (+12.6%)
$304,200 + $449,900
$754,100
2009
$8,284
$338,100 + $366,300
$704,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.06 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,819
Year built
1702
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1868431
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
R-A
Residence-Agricultural District
A Residence-Agricultural District is intended as a district of single-family homes and for continuance of agricultural and accessory buildings customarily incidental for residential and agricultural uses upon one lot.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Feb 15, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new dishwasher.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 9
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,851
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.06
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,582
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Ipswich Road to Spofford Road
UnparsedAddress: 161 Spofford Rd, Boxford MA 01921
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,819
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1702
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1868431
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Spofford Pond School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
6/10
Masconomet Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
9/10
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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 96° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boxford, MA • 01921
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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52
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38
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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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.39M
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