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161 River Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741
About this home
On the Concord line: This ’timeless beauty’ is set back from the road and beautifully sited. Originally built in 1948, surrounded by 4.5 of the most magnificent acres, replete with meadows, fields, a rolling green lawn, perennial gardens, apple trees, BREATHAKING VIEWS plus a bluestone patio. The charming home recalls a bygone era yet has been enhanced and expanded over the years to perfectly balance the needs of today’s buyers without sacrificing the charm and character of an older home. Some of the jewels you will love include a welcoming farmer’s porch, 3 fireplaces, 2 wood stoves, hardwood floors throughout, dream country kitchen with a breakfast room, 2 master suites both with private airy bathrooms that include clawfoot tubs, the BEST screened in porch in town, a SEPARATE Carriage house with a finished suite above that would be ideal for a home office or a guest suite.This rare offering is one you could wait for years to be duplicated. Hurry!
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Sale history for 161 River Rd
$268/sq ft
$259/sq ft
Tax history for 161 River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 345
- Length: 15
- Width: 23
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 208
- Length: 16
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 304
- Length: 16
- Width: 19
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 4
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 110
- Length: 10
- Width: 11
- Level: Second
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 48
- Length: 6
- Width: 8
- Level: Second
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Area: 64
- Length: 8
- Width: 8
- Level: Second
- Living Room Information
- Area: 375
- Length: 15
- Width: 25
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Family Room Information
- Area: 324
- Length: 18
- Width: 18
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 221
- Length: 13
- Width: 17
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 108
- Length: 9
- Width: 12
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Office Room Information
- Area: 108
- Length: 9
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement Information
- Basement: Sump Pump
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Dimen: 9X7
- Laundry Features: First Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 3
- Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 9
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Office
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 3,358
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual,Unknown/Mixed
- Color: Yellow
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Invisible
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio
- Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Fruit Trees, Garden, Guest House, Horses Permitted, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Guest House
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 4.5
- ViewYN: Has View
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $11,901
- Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Rt 225 to River Rd
- UnparsedAddress: 161 River Rd, Carlisle MA 01741
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- HorseYN: Yes
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 6,383
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 4.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1948
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 2620719S
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 2
- Listing Information
- Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Master Bedroom Fireplace Mantel
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Home values near 161 River Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2384 Sq. Ft. | $1,233,091 |
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5742 Sq. Ft. | $2,441,049 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3 Baths | 3227 Sq. Ft. | $1,158,468 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2437 Sq. Ft. | $1,232,144 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2740 Sq. Ft. | $1,391,255 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2566 Sq. Ft. | $1,354,189 |
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