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Off Market Dec 2019 for $970K

$1,539,354

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,750/mo

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3,886

sq ft

55 Thoreau, Canton, MA 02021

About this home

Spectacular Canton Woods colonial home on acre+ private lot. Gorgeous 2-story foyer, hardwood and marble floors, and home office. Kitchen has island, large eat-in area, full pantry, all new appliances including SS 5-burner gas range. Kitchen is open to cathedral family room w/wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors and additional staircase to 2nd floor. Abundance of natural light throughout and banquet-sized dining room w/ oversized cathedral ceiling living room with gas stone fireplace. Wired speakers throughout. 1st floor also offers a 5th bedroom w/full bath, perfect for in-law or guest room. Laundry room, additional half bath just off of the foyer. 2nd floor has a large master suite, sitting area, large cedar walk-in closet, double vanities, jetted tub & shower. Plus 3 additional bedrooms & 3rd full bath. 2-Car Garage and plenty of parking. New hot water tank. Enormous basement waiting for your inspiration. Move-in ready!

Single-familyProperty Type

1995Year Built

1.12 acresLot Size

$396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Roula Gallis Bakis • Bel Air Properties

Bought with Melissa Mayer • Success! Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72568749

Redfin Estimate

$1,539,354

$569K since sold in December 2019$11K since July

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 02021, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$741K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

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Sale history for 55 Thoreau

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72568749

Dec 30, 2019

Sold

$970,000

$250/sq ft

Dec 14, 2019

Pending

—

Dec 1, 2019

Contingent

—

Oct 15, 2019

Price Changed

$999,000

$257/sq ft

Oct 10, 2019

Price Changed

$1,049,000

$270/sq ft

Sep 21, 2019

Listed

$1,099,000

$283/sq ft

MLS PIN #72205069

Sep 29, 2017

Sold

$899,000

$231/sq ft

Aug 11, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 28, 2017

Listed

$899,000

$231/sq ft

+25

Prepare to be wowed by this Canton Woods Cornell Colonial home on an acre+ private level lot! This incredible home is a mixture of colonial style exterior with contemporary interior, highlighted by a banquet sized dining room & oversized separate cathedral ceiling living room with gas fireplace. The entrance boasts a 2 story foyer, marble flooring, and access to your home office. The kitchen has a center island and large eating area, ample storage, full pantry and new stainless steel 5 burner range. Kitchen is open to a cathedral family room w/wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors and rear staircase to the 2nd floor. The 1st floor also contains the 5th bedroom w/full bath, perfect for au pair suite, in-law or guest room. In addition there is a half bath off of the foyer, and a laundry room on the 1st floor. The second floor has a large master bedroom, w/sitting area, huge walk-in closet, double vanity areas & bath with jetted tub & oversized shower, 3 more bedrooms & 3rd full bath.

MLS PIN #71299496

Feb 24, 2012

Sold

$770,000

$198/sq ft

Jan 3, 2012

Contingent

—

Dec 8, 2011

Relisted

—

Nov 28, 2011

Contingent

—

Oct 12, 2011

Listed

$799,900

$206/sq ft

+19

Dramatic Colonial situated on an acre+ of land in sought after neighborhood. Striking inside and out, this beautifully designed and well appointed house offers a serene and comfortable lifestyle. Highlights include 5 Bedrooms, Large Master Suite with Sitting Area and over sized Walk-in Cedar Closet, Great Room with Walls of Glass and Gas Fireplace. first floor Au-Pair Suite, Front and Back Staircase, Marble flooring and Walkout basement.

MLS PIN #50492969

Jul 30, 1998

Sold

$473,000

$122/sq ft

Apr 27, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 1998

Listed

$479,000

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 26, 1995

Sold

$439,360

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,579 (+0.5%)

$348,800 + $841,300

$1,190,100

2022

$12,518 (+2.9%)

$332,200 + $770,700

$1,102,900

2021

$12,170 (+6.4%)

$302,000 + $695,500

$997,500

2020

$11,433 (+1.5%)

$287,600 + $647,200

$934,800

2019

$11,262 (+1.1%)

$261,400 + $646,800

$908,200

2018

$11,135 (−1.8%)

$274,100 + $622,400

$896,500

2017

$11,337 (+1.6%)

$268,800 + $617,600

$886,400

2016

$11,161 (+5.2%)

$262,200 + $610,400

$872,600

2015

$10,609 (+3.6%)

$254,600 + $572,900

$827,500

2014

$10,236 (−0.7%)

$242,400 + $552,900

$795,300

2013

$10,304 (+3.3%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2012

$9,977 (+3.1%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2011

$9,675 (+6.6%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2010

$9,072 (+3.8%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2009

$8,739

$311,900 + $563,800

$875,700

Tax history for 55 Thoreau

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,579 (+0.5%)

$348,800 + $841,300

$1,190,100

2022

$12,518 (+2.9%)

$332,200 + $770,700

$1,102,900

2021

$12,170 (+6.4%)

$302,000 + $695,500

$997,500

2020

$11,433 (+1.5%)

$287,600 + $647,200

$934,800

2019

$11,262 (+1.1%)

$261,400 + $646,800

$908,200

2018

$11,135 (−1.8%)

$274,100 + $622,400

$896,500

2017

$11,337 (+1.6%)

$268,800 + $617,600

$886,400

2016

$11,161 (+5.2%)

$262,200 + $610,400

$872,600

2015

$10,609 (+3.6%)

$254,600 + $572,900

$827,500

2014

$10,236 (−0.7%)

$242,400 + $552,900

$795,300

2013

$10,304 (+3.3%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2012

$9,977 (+3.1%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2011

$9,675 (+6.6%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2010

$9,072 (+3.8%)

$276,700 + $561,000

$837,700

2009

$8,739

$311,900 + $563,800

$875,700

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.12 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

3,886

Year built

1995

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

57801

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 440
Length: 22
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Sunken

Family Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 434
Length: 31
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Marble,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Marble,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Marble, Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Home Office, Mud Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,886
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Red Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.12
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,261.60
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS - (York to Waterman to Thoreau)
UnparsedAddress: 55 Thoreau, Canton MA 02021

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,886
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Norfolk County
APN: 57801

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Swing Set Is Negotiable. Washer/Dryer Not Included.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools
Places
Transit

Lt Peter M Hansen Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

Wm H Galvin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

Canton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.46M – $1.77M

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Home values near 55 Thoreau

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3565 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,165
60 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3174 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3202 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,669
70 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 7 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 9275 Sq. Ft.	$2,496,317

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4036 Sq. Ft.	$1,672,980
80 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3284 Sq. Ft.	$1,564,351

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