Home at last! Meticulously maintained Cape located on a picturesque Boxford road. Walk through the front door and you will feel immediately at home in the welcoming and bright two story cathedral foyer. The kitchen boasts a generous eat in area, large bay window, and an oversized brick fireplace, which lends to the warmth and charm of this home. Enjoy a spacious first floor master bedroom with a beautifully updated master bathroom. Relax in the family room, which includes an additional fireplace. The upstairs features three generously sized bedrooms, storage and family bathroom. Appreciate the peaceful surroundings of the woods and perennial gardens from the views inside the home or outside on the deck or in the yard. Reap the benefits of a new septic ststem (2017), new furnace (2017), freshly painted interior (2016), newer composite decking (2011), water treatment system (2011), roof (2009) and hot water tank (2007).
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Neve and Magnifico Group• RE/MAX On the River, Inc.
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$509,327
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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 53 Highland Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72225036
Feb 15, 2018
Sold
$599,900
$279/sq ft
Dec 4, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2017
Price Changed
$599,900
$279/sq ft
Nov 3, 2017
Price Changed
$610,000
$283/sq ft
Sep 7, 2017
Listed
$620,000
$288/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,377 (+1.0%)
$357,200 + $320,300
$677,500
2022
$9,286 (+4.8%)
$298,000 + $312,100
$610,100
2021
$8,862 (+1.9%)
$270,900 + $282,600
$553,500
2020
$8,699 (+9.7%)
$270,900 + $267,100
$538,000
2018
$7,933 (+2.7%)
$257,900 + $231,800
$489,700
2017
$7,724 (+0.7%)
$245,700 + $227,900
$473,600
2016
$7,674 (+1.6%)
$245,700 + $220,500
$466,200
2015
$7,555 (+7.9%)
$245,700 + $226,800
$472,500
2014
$7,005 (+4.0%)
$245,700 + $207,100
$452,800
2013
$6,738 (+1.8%)
$245,700 + $207,100
$452,800
2012
$6,618 (−0.5%)
$261,400 + $208,300
$469,700
2011
$6,653 (+5.4%)
$269,200 + $216,100
$485,300
2010
$6,310 (−0.6%)
$289,200 + $220,900
$510,100
2009
$6,350
$321,500 + $218,500
$540,000
Tax history for 53 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,377 (+1.0%)
$357,200 + $320,300
$677,500
2022
$9,286 (+4.8%)
$298,000 + $312,100
$610,100
2021
$8,862 (+1.9%)
$270,900 + $282,600
$553,500
2020
$8,699 (+9.7%)
$270,900 + $267,100
$538,000
2018
$7,933 (+2.7%)
$257,900 + $231,800
$489,700
2017
$7,724 (+0.7%)
$245,700 + $227,900
$473,600
2016
$7,674 (+1.6%)
$245,700 + $220,500
$466,200
2015
$7,555 (+7.9%)
$245,700 + $226,800
$472,500
2014
$7,005 (+4.0%)
$245,700 + $207,100
$452,800
2013
$6,738 (+1.8%)
$245,700 + $207,100
$452,800
2012
$6,618 (−0.5%)
$261,400 + $208,300
$469,700
2011
$6,653 (+5.4%)
$269,200 + $216,100
$485,300
2010
$6,310 (−0.6%)
$289,200 + $220,900
$510,100
2009
$6,350
$321,500 + $218,500
$540,000
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,052
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1868765
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved