Welcome to this charming and truly unique fieldstone farmhouse located in the desirable Bradford area of Haverhill, offering a distinct blend of historic character, spacious living, and natural beauty. Available now, this four-bedroom, two-full-bathroom single-family home is brimming with warmth and unique details throughout, featuring hardwood floors across the entire unit and three decorative fireplaces including one in the expansive primary bedroom with large windows along with a convenient first-floor bedroom accompanied by a full bathroom. The kitchen comes fully equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry for extra storage, while the bright sunroom overlooks a lovely stone patio and vibrant gardens. Outside, youll discover a large yard featuring multiple flower beds perfect for an avid gardener, a fire pit ideal for gatherings, and two small ponds that frequently attract local wildlife, while the spacious basement provides ample storage along with Dishwasher, LaundryinUnit, OvenRange, PetFriendly, Refrigerator
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,361
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Stone/Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,308
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,372
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,780
Municipality Name: HAVERHILL
Acres: 0.5
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1937928
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Sale and tax history for 1281 Boston Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
LISTANZA #2
Sep 29, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,200
$2/sq ft
Sep 26, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,200
$2/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Sep 26, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,200
$2/sq ft
Sep 23, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,200
$2/sq ft
MLS PIN #30294770
May 7, 1999
Sold
$185,000
$80/sq ft
Feb 18, 1999
Listed
$189,900
$82/sq ft
CHARMING ENGLISH COTTAGE NESTLED ON 1/2 ACRE LOT. CHARACTER DESCRIBES THIS 3-4 BEDROOM HOME. NEW OAK KITCHEN, FP DR, LR & MB. WALK UP ATTIC. MATURE LANDSCAPING, HW FLOORS, WAINSCOTTING, RAISED PANELS & MUCH MORE!
Ward Hill, located between Bradford and Downtown Haverhill, is a residential and hillside Haverhill neighborhood with wooded slopes and broad Merrimack Valley views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ward Hill Reservation trailheads, where parking pull-offs and path entrances set a weekend rhythm. Streets climb past mid-century ranches and older capes, with stone walls and pockets of conservation land shaping the edges. The hilltop geography brings a quieter, tucked-away feel while still tying into the city’s river corridor. Community pillars nearby include the Haverhill Farmers’ Market, the Haverhill Public Library, and the Haverhill Historical Society.
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Public facts and zoning for 1281 Boston Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
2,308
Stories
2
Lot Size
0.5 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1950
Year Renovated
—
County
Essex County
APN
1937928
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023.
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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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