Traditional Danforth & Carey home in one of Boxford's most picturesque settings, combining charm with modern flexibility. You'll appreciate the detailed moldings, built ins, and rich hardwood flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the home. The 1st floor primary suite is convenient for single-level living, while the second floor optional primary bedroom offers flexability for guests or multigenerational needs. Two generously sized bedrooms are connected by a well-appointed Jack-and-Jill bathroom, complete with separate vanities and private toilets for added privacy. Above the three-car garage, is a front to back great room; perfect space for an additional family room, home office, gym or guest quarters - tailored to your lifestyle. Outside the home's charm is matched with peaceful mornings and serene evenings overlooking the pondfront view, framed by mature trees and natural beauty. This is more than just a home - it's a retreat in one of Boxford's storybook locations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
2.91 acresLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Neve and Magnifico Group• Realty One Group Nest
Bought with Brian Reardon• Five Mark Realty Group LLC
Set on a knoll this charming Danforth/Carey Cape-style home offers direct frontage on Kimball Pond. There is a beautifully updated Chef's Kitchen with granite counters and a mahogany island plus wetbar-this opens to a sunken Family Room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcases, 12 ft ceiling height plus fireplace. Living Room with gas fireplace and built-ins is open to Dining Room. Master Suite on both first and second floors. Two additional bedrooms on second share a sweet Jack and Jill bathroom arrangement. Loft/Game room is located over the three car garage. Hardwood throughout.
MLS PIN #70927815
Aug 7, 2009
Sold
$850,000
$193/sq ft
Jul 14, 2009
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2009
Listed
$899,000
$204/sq ft
Direct frontage on Kimball Pond for this elegant 10 room, 4 bedroom Danforth/Carey built Cape. Master bedrooms on the first and second floors, hardwood throughout, 2 fireplaces and sunken family room off kitchen with built-in bookcases. Loft room over 3 car garage. Desirable Olde Farms neighborhood.
MLS PIN #30237154
Aug 3, 1998
Sold
$705,000
$160/sq ft
Jul 8, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 1998
Listed
$735,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1998
Sold
$675,000
$153/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,825 (+14.3%)
$459,900 + $755,800
$1,215,700
2022
$14,724 (−2.5%)
$385,000 + $582,400
$967,400
2021
$15,104 (+3.5%)
$350,800 + $592,600
$943,400
2020
$14,598 (+6.1%)
$350,800 + $552,000
$902,800
2018
$13,757 (−1.6%)
$334,300 + $514,900
$849,200
2017
$13,978 (−5.6%)
$318,500 + $538,500
$857,000
2016
$14,801 (+6.5%)
$318,500 + $580,700
$899,200
2015
$13,897 (+9.6%)
$318,500 + $550,600
$869,100
2014
$12,675 (+4.0%)
$318,500 + $500,800
$819,300
2013
$12,191 (+3.7%)
$318,500 + $500,800
$819,300
2012
$11,755 (+5.2%)
$338,300 + $496,000
$834,300
2011
$11,170 (−4.1%)
$348,200 + $466,500
$814,700
2010
$11,643 (−8.8%)
$374,100 + $567,100
$941,200
2009
$12,769
$415,800 + $670,000
$1,085,800
Tax history for 49 Sheffield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,825 (+14.3%)
$459,900 + $755,800
$1,215,700
2022
$14,724 (−2.5%)
$385,000 + $582,400
$967,400
2021
$15,104 (+3.5%)
$350,800 + $592,600
$943,400
2020
$14,598 (+6.1%)
$350,800 + $552,000
$902,800
2018
$13,757 (−1.6%)
$334,300 + $514,900
$849,200
2017
$13,978 (−5.6%)
$318,500 + $538,500
$857,000
2016
$14,801 (+6.5%)
$318,500 + $580,700
$899,200
2015
$13,897 (+9.6%)
$318,500 + $550,600
$869,100
2014
$12,675 (+4.0%)
$318,500 + $500,800
$819,300
2013
$12,191 (+3.7%)
$318,500 + $500,800
$819,300
2012
$11,755 (+5.2%)
$338,300 + $496,000
$834,300
2011
$11,170 (−4.1%)
$348,200 + $466,500
$814,700
2010
$11,643 (−8.8%)
$374,100 + $567,100
$941,200
2009
$12,769
$415,800 + $670,000
$1,085,800
*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
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,654
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
3504259
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved