This wonderful homestead is ready for a new owner to finish many projects or just start again. The home is in need of major rehab, but the almost 7 acres is spectacular... a pond, 2 paddocks, with barn and garage. It truly is an escape from our normal suburbia. All this bordering 200 acres of conservation land and many horse trails. This is a wonderful opportunity please visit the open house on Saturday... offers if any will be reviewed on Monday at 5 PM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1749Year Built
6.86 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sandra Berkenbush• Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.
Bought with Mary Rossi• Coldwell Banker Realty - Topsfield
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Market trends in 01921, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
105.2%
0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$1.3M
$60K MoM
Avg. days on market
21d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
23
7 MoM
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Sale history for 285 Main St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73095248
Jun 26, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2023
Sold
$520,000
$168/sq ft
Apr 12, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 5, 2023
Listed
$475,000
$153/sq ft
MLS PIN #30314700
Oct 19, 1999
Sold
$280,000
$90/sq ft
Sep 20, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 1999
Listed
$299,900
$97/sq ft
ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE ON 6.86 PEACEFUL ACRES & BORDERED BY 200 ACRES OF CONSERVATION LAND OFFERS MAY POSSIBILITIES. OWN YOUR OWN HORSES OR BOARD NEARBY. CLOSE TO STILES POND. NEW SEPTIC & FRESH INTERIOR. CALL OFFICE FOR APPOINTMENT.
Public Records
Jun 5, 1997
Sold
$525,000
$169/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,376 (+4.2%)
$384,100 + $221,100
$605,200
2022
$8,042 (+4.7%)
$321,300 + $207,100
$528,400
2021
$7,683 (+1.1%)
$292,600 + $187,300
$479,900
2020
$7,600 (+7.7%)
$292,600 + $177,400
$470,000
2018
$7,058 (+3.1%)
$279,500 + $156,200
$435,700
2017
$6,847 (+4.0%)
$266,000 + $153,800
$419,800
2016
$6,586 (+5.3%)
$266,000 + $134,100
$400,100
2015
$6,255 (+8.9%)
$266,000 + $125,200
$391,200
2014
$5,742 (+4.0%)
$266,000 + $105,200
$371,200
2013
$5,523 (+0.6%)
$266,000 + $105,200
$371,200
2012
$5,489 (+0.7%)
$281,700 + $107,900
$389,600
2011
$5,450 (+4.6%)
$289,600 + $107,900
$397,500
2010
$5,210 (−1.9%)
$310,900 + $110,300
$421,200
2009
$5,313
$345,800 + $106,000
$451,800
Tax history for 285 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,376 (+4.2%)
$384,100 + $221,100
$605,200
2022
$8,042 (+4.7%)
$321,300 + $207,100
$528,400
2021
$7,683 (+1.1%)
$292,600 + $187,300
$479,900
2020
$7,600 (+7.7%)
$292,600 + $177,400
$470,000
2018
$7,058 (+3.1%)
$279,500 + $156,200
$435,700
2017
$6,847 (+4.0%)
$266,000 + $153,800
$419,800
2016
$6,586 (+5.3%)
$266,000 + $134,100
$400,100
2015
$6,255 (+8.9%)
$266,000 + $125,200
$391,200
2014
$5,742 (+4.0%)
$266,000 + $105,200
$371,200
2013
$5,523 (+0.6%)
$266,000 + $105,200
$371,200
2012
$5,489 (+0.7%)
$281,700 + $107,900
$389,600
2011
$5,450 (+4.6%)
$289,600 + $107,900
$397,500
2010
$5,210 (−1.9%)
$310,900 + $110,300
$421,200
2009
$5,313
$345,800 + $106,000
$451,800
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
298,821
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
3,100
Year built
1749
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1869429
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 26, 2026.
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
Dec 10, 2025 • Final
Gas fitter
Install gas piping for a cooking stove.
Gas
Dec 8, 2025 • Final
Gas fitter
Install an underground gas line from a propane tank to a house to serve a cook stove and a generator.
Gas
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,850
Foundation Area: 999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam, See Remarks
Lot Features: Wooded, Flood Plain, Gentle Sloping, Level
Frontage Length: 148
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,376
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 133 to Main Street
UnparsedAddress: 285 Main St., Boxford MA 01921
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HorseYN: Yes
Horse Amenities: Paddocks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1749
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Essex County
APN: 1869429
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 26, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Spofford Pond School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
6/10
Masconomet Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$857,000 – $1.04M
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