Gracious country colonial set on a picturesque 3.5-acre lot is waiting for the right person to restore it to its former glory. This diamond in the rough offers gorgeous original details: 9 over 6 windows, original moldings, fireplaces with a beehive oven, parsons cupboards, etc...There are 3 rooms over the kitchen ell that can be finished to add to the living space. The house is privately sited and offers the opportunity to bring the horses home! There is the foundation of the old barn. This home when finished will be a true gem. HURRY THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1814Year Built
3.49 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Wendy Willis• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Bought with Carla Tuzzo Husak• 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 38 Highland Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72950032
Jun 22, 2022
Sold
$670,000
$260/sq ft
Mar 22, 2022
Contingent
—
Mar 8, 2022
Listed
$689,000
$268/sq ft
MLS PIN #71415415
Nov 2, 2012
Sold
$260,000
$101/sq ft
Sep 10, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 15, 2012
Price Changed
$325,000
$126/sq ft
Aug 9, 2012
Relisted
—
Aug 6, 2012
Contingent
—
Jul 28, 2012
Listed
$350,000
$136/sq ft
+1
Contractor special. Old farm house in need of total renovation. Passed title V.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,603 (+1.8%)
$370,500 + $251,100
$621,600
2022
$8,447 (+4.5%)
$311,300 + $243,700
$555,000
2021
$8,083 (+1.5%)
$284,200 + $220,700
$504,900
2020
$7,967 (+8.5%)
$284,200 + $208,500
$492,700
2018
$7,340 (+2.9%)
$271,200 + $181,900
$453,100
2017
$7,131 (+4.2%)
$258,400 + $178,800
$437,200
2016
$6,841 (+6.6%)
$258,400 + $157,200
$415,600
2015
$6,420 (+6.7%)
$258,400 + $143,100
$401,500
2014
$6,015 (+4.0%)
$258,400 + $130,400
$388,800
2013
$5,785 (+1.1%)
$258,400 + $130,400
$388,800
2012
$5,721 (+0.8%)
$274,100 + $131,900
$406,000
2011
$5,673 (+4.8%)
$281,900 + $131,900
$413,800
2010
$5,412 (−1.3%)
$302,600 + $134,900
$437,500
2009
$5,485
$336,400 + $130,000
$466,400
Tax history for 38 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,603 (+1.8%)
$370,500 + $251,100
$621,600
2022
$8,447 (+4.5%)
$311,300 + $243,700
$555,000
2021
$8,083 (+1.5%)
$284,200 + $220,700
$504,900
2020
$7,967 (+8.5%)
$284,200 + $208,500
$492,700
2018
$7,340 (+2.9%)
$271,200 + $181,900
$453,100
2017
$7,131 (+4.2%)
$258,400 + $178,800
$437,200
2016
$6,841 (+6.6%)
$258,400 + $157,200
$415,600
2015
$6,420 (+6.7%)
$258,400 + $143,100
$401,500
2014
$6,015 (+4.0%)
$258,400 + $130,400
$388,800
2013
$5,785 (+1.1%)
$258,400 + $130,400
$388,800
2012
$5,721 (+0.8%)
$274,100 + $131,900
$406,000
2011
$5,673 (+4.8%)
$281,900 + $131,900
$413,800
2010
$5,412 (−1.3%)
$302,600 + $134,900
$437,500
2009
$5,485
$336,400 + $130,000
$466,400
*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
1.75
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
152,024
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,572
Year built
1814
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1868727
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 9, 2022.
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
Aug 13, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Jul 6, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Office Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 9X12
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Foyer, Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,572
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.49
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,447
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS for Directions
UnparsedAddress: 38 Highland Rd, Boxford MA 01921
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,572
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1814
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1868727
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 9, 2022
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Buyer To Sign Inclusion-Exclusion Sheet
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Spofford Pond School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
Masconomet Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 14 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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$733,000 – $887,000
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