Prime location for this stunning reproduction Saltbox Colonial boasting custom craftsmanship & distinctive architectural details. Hardwood floors, 5 fireplaces, exposed beams, built-ins, French doors & crown moldings enhance its appeal. Ideal for entertaining, the gourmet kitchen features an impressive 8-foot fireplace, premium appliances, large center island, eating area & exterior access overlooking the brick patio & heated saltwater Gunite pool w/ hot tub.. Spacious sunlit family room off kitchen w/walls of windows bringing the outside in. Formal living & dining rooms, office, bonus room, and LL exercise room offer flexibility. Luxurious primary suite features a fireplace, his/her walk-in closets & spa-like en-suite bath. An architect designed 3 season brick sunporch provides privacy & great space to unwind. Beautifully sited on professionally landscaped grounds, this move-in-ready home has been updated throughout seamlessly blending classic elegance with modern comfort. FABULOUS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
2.55 acresLot Size
$397Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Rossi• Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
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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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Est. $4,407 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 85 Townsend Farm Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73488958
May 15, 2026
Sold
$2,100,000
$397/sq ft
Mar 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$1,929,000
$365/sq ft
MLS PIN #70588972
Dec 17, 2007
Sold
$1,262,500
$239/sq ft
Nov 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2007
Listed
$1,399,900
$265/sq ft
Custom, distinctive details & spacious describe this fabulous 4 bdrm repro saltbox col w/5 fireplaces. Gourmet kit(designed by award winning builder)has dramatic 8'FP and top appliances. Hardwood flooring throughout 1st floor. Formal dining & living rooms,office,media & exercise rooms,& architect designed brick sunporch & conservatory offer comfortable elegance. Generous master suite w/fp, walk in closets and full bath .Brick patio & inground heated gunite pool w/hot tub.3 car gar,sec & irrig.
Public Records
Jan 17, 1990
Sold
$560,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,384 (+2.6%)
$451,400 + $876,900
$1,328,300
2022
$17,911 (+5.0%)
$377,300 + $799,500
$1,176,800
2021
$17,057 (−2.3%)
$343,600 + $721,800
$1,065,400
2020
$17,451 (+2.5%)
$357,100 + $722,100
$1,079,200
2018
$17,031 (+0.8%)
$340,100 + $711,200
$1,051,300
2017
$16,889 (−0.3%)
$324,100 + $711,400
$1,035,500
2016
$16,937 (+5.8%)
$324,100 + $704,900
$1,029,000
2015
$16,012 (+7.4%)
$324,100 + $677,300
$1,001,400
2014
$14,915 (−2.2%)
$324,100 + $640,000
$964,100
2013
$15,256 (+5.8%)
$324,100 + $701,200
$1,025,300
2012
$14,415 (+1.8%)
$344,500 + $678,600
$1,023,100
2011
$14,167 (−3.1%)
$354,700 + $678,600
$1,033,300
2010
$14,620 (+5.1%)
$381,000 + $800,900
$1,181,900
2009
$13,910
$423,400 + $759,400
$1,182,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,289
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1870434
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
Feb 2, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 2, 2026 • Final
Gas fitter
Install a gas water heater.
Gas
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Spaces: 13
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved