The perfect combination of privacy, serenity & single level living....and then....there is the pond. Paradise exists in Boxford! This 4 acre wooded sanctuary has frontage on an adorable pond w/ a dock. Then there are the walking trails, the tree swing, the horseshoe pit... and the nature. This sprawling Royal Barry Wills cape has been tastefully updated, improved & meticulously maintained. Large first floor Master bedrm has 3 closets & full bath. Kitchen features maple cabinets & granite counters & leads to dining area w/ view of the wooded backyard. Family Rm has Jotul wood burning stove for those chilly winter nights. Living Rm has wood burning fireplace & charming built-in cabinets. 2nd bedroom/office plus Mudroom/laundry. 2nd floor has 2 add'l bedrms & updated full bath. Hdwd floors throughout. Full basement has workshop area, wood stove & lots of storage. Hardiplank siding, windows (2008-2010), newer roof (2008 & 2018) & wired for generator. Possible re-subdivision into 2 lots.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Peggy Patenaude Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Laurie Gesualdi• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newburyport
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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
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7 MoM
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Sale history for 51 Towne Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72836254
Jun 29, 2021
Sold
$975,000
$379/sq ft
May 24, 2021
Contingent
—
May 21, 2021
Listed
$849,900
$330/sq ft
MLS PIN #70291228
Jan 20, 2006
Sold
$672,000
$261/sq ft
Dec 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2005
Listed
$689,000
$268/sq ft
Picture perfect Royal Barry Wills cape set on beautiful corner lot. Walking trails that lead you to man made pond. Extensive collection of perennials. Come inside and see a warm, cozy home with hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen boasts solid wood cabinets and granite counters. First floor master suite with bath and additional room that can be used as an office or sitting room.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,372 (+2.7%)
$392,900 + $356,500
$749,400
2022
$10,102 (+4.4%)
$330,600 + $333,100
$663,700
2021
$9,680 (+1.9%)
$302,300 + $302,300
$604,600
2020
$9,503 (+7.2%)
$302,300 + $285,400
$587,700
2018
$8,866 (+2.7%)
$288,600 + $258,700
$547,300
2017
$8,633 (+2.5%)
$275,000 + $254,300
$529,300
2016
$8,419 (+3.2%)
$275,000 + $236,500
$511,500
2015
$8,156 (+7.8%)
$275,000 + $235,100
$510,100
2014
$7,563 (+4.0%)
$275,000 + $213,900
$488,900
2013
$7,275 (+3.6%)
$275,000 + $213,900
$488,900
2012
$7,020 (+4.6%)
$291,400 + $206,800
$498,200
2011
$6,711 (+2.3%)
$282,700 + $206,800
$489,500
2010
$6,561 (+3.6%)
$303,700 + $226,700
$530,400
2009
$6,334
$337,500 + $201,100
$538,600
Tax history for 51 Towne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,372 (+2.7%)
$392,900 + $356,500
$749,400
2022
$10,102 (+4.4%)
$330,600 + $333,100
$663,700
2021
$9,680 (+1.9%)
$302,300 + $302,300
$604,600
2020
$9,503 (+7.2%)
$302,300 + $285,400
$587,700
2018
$8,866 (+2.7%)
$288,600 + $258,700
$547,300
2017
$8,633 (+2.5%)
$275,000 + $254,300
$529,300
2016
$8,419 (+3.2%)
$275,000 + $236,500
$511,500
2015
$8,156 (+7.8%)
$275,000 + $235,100
$510,100
2014
$7,563 (+4.0%)
$275,000 + $213,900
$488,900
2013
$7,275 (+3.6%)
$275,000 + $213,900
$488,900
2012
$7,020 (+4.6%)
$291,400 + $206,800
$498,200
2011
$6,711 (+2.3%)
$282,700 + $206,800
$489,500
2010
$6,561 (+3.6%)
$303,700 + $226,700
$530,400
2009
$6,334
$337,500 + $201,100
$538,600
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,452
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1870291
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 7
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved