This charming Cape style home has an open flow, boasts character throughout & is move-in ready! The front porch leads to an inviting entry. Living room has h/w floors & a woodstove w/ exposed brick & built-in bookshelves. The kitchen has granite counters, breakfast bar & steps down into the dining room offering cathedral ceilings, exposed beams & lots of natural light, plus the slider that leads to the deck & overlooks the back yard. French Doors off the living room lead to the 1st floor master w/ walk-in closet. The full bath has modern finishes w/ tiled tub/shower. The 2 additional bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. Outside there is a 1 car garage w/ attached workshop or storage shed. The lattice enclosure under the deck offers additional storage for outdoor needs. Walkout basement offers more storage & laundry connections. Updates include: H2O tank 2019; wood stove 2020 & freshly painted decks 2021. Centennial & Memorial Beaches are just over a mile away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tami Dome• ERA Key Realty Services - Distinctive Group
Bought with Greg Maund• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Great opportunity to own a recently updated 3 bed Cape house in desirable Forest Ave school district! This home features a newly renovated bathroom, granite countertops and new tile flooring in kitchen, as well as a large dining room for entertainment! Enjoy the quaint living room with a wood fire stove and red brick wall that brings great charm to this home. Back deck and large backyard are perfect for BBQ's with friends and family! Exterior of home and decks have been freshly painted with customized lattice enclosure for storage. Basement and shed also offer additional storage space. This home is truly in move-in ready condition for the next family to enjoy!
MLS PIN #71280604
May 3, 2012
Sold
$252,000
$198/sq ft
Apr 2, 2012
Contingent
—
Jan 28, 2012
Price Changed
$260,000
$204/sq ft
Dec 3, 2011
Price Changed
$265,000
$208/sq ft
Sep 27, 2011
Price Changed
$268,000
$210/sq ft
Aug 29, 2011
Listed
$279,900
$220/sq ft
+22
Lovely three bedroom cape on desireable Old North Road. Near Forrest Ave School. First floor master bedroom over looks private back yard. Hardwood flooring, wood stove and family room addition done in 2000. New roof at that time as well. Silders off family room to deck. Sellers have stacked wood for you this winter. Detached , one car garage with work area added in 2000 as well. Insulated newer windows and interior freshly painted. Perfect time for you to buy your storeybook cape . OH 9/11
MLS PIN #70316046
Sep 15, 2006
Sold
$309,000
$243/sq ft
Aug 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 16, 2006
Listed
$314,900
$247/sq ft
MLS PIN #30636046
Sep 27, 2002
Sold
$239,900
$188/sq ft
Aug 16, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 2002
Listed
$239,900
$188/sq ft
MLS PIN #30563845
Jan 31, 2002
Sold
$214,900
$169/sq ft
Dec 19, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2001
Listed
$214,900
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 1988
Sold
$128,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,545 (+4.5%)
$200,400 + $343,200
$543,600
2024
$7,220 (+1.4%)
$182,200 + $333,500
$515,700
2023
$7,123 (+37.4%)
$175,200 + $312,700
$487,900
2022
$5,185 (+0.9%)
$159,200 + $167,700
$326,900
2021
$5,140 (+0.9%)
$151,600 + $158,200
$309,800
2020
$5,096 (+4.8%)
$148,600 + $158,200
$306,800
2019
$4,862 (+3.3%)
$148,600 + $136,900
$285,500
2018
$4,706 (+6.9%)
$141,600 + $127,300
$268,900
2017
$4,401 (+6.2%)
$134,800 + $116,700
$251,500
2016
$4,146 (+5.5%)
$134,800 + $105,000
$239,800
2015
$3,931 (+4.6%)
$134,800 + $92,800
$227,600
2014
$3,759 (+7.1%)
$118,400 + $97,400
$215,800
2013
$3,510 (+2.3%)
$128,600 + $85,700
$214,300
2012
$3,431 (+4.9%)
$142,800 + $78,400
$221,200
2011
$3,271 (−0.3%)
$152,600 + $78,400
$231,000
2010
$3,282 (+4.6%)
$169,600 + $82,500
$252,100
2009
$3,137
$188,400 + $88,200
$276,600
Tax history for 31 Old North Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,545 (+4.5%)
$200,400 + $343,200
$543,600
2024
$7,220 (+1.4%)
$182,200 + $333,500
$515,700
2023
$7,123 (+37.4%)
$175,200 + $312,700
$487,900
2022
$5,185 (+0.9%)
$159,200 + $167,700
$326,900
2021
$5,140 (+0.9%)
$151,600 + $158,200
$309,800
2020
$5,096 (+4.8%)
$148,600 + $158,200
$306,800
2019
$4,862 (+3.3%)
$148,600 + $136,900
$285,500
2018
$4,706 (+6.9%)
$141,600 + $127,300
$268,900
2017
$4,401 (+6.2%)
$134,800 + $116,700
$251,500
2016
$4,146 (+5.5%)
$134,800 + $105,000
$239,800
2015
$3,931 (+4.6%)
$134,800 + $92,800
$227,600
2014
$3,759 (+7.1%)
$118,400 + $97,400
$215,800
2013
$3,510 (+2.3%)
$128,600 + $85,700
$214,300
2012
$3,431 (+4.9%)
$142,800 + $78,400
$221,200
2011
$3,271 (−0.3%)
$152,600 + $78,400
$231,000
2010
$3,282 (+4.6%)
$169,600 + $82,500
$252,100
2009
$3,137
$188,400 + $88,200
$276,600
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1975853S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R40
Residential District
For safety and the general welfare all principal buildings designed or intended for Residence purposes hereafter erected shall be in a location which fronts upon an accepted street or upon a public way of sufficient width to secure safety from fire and to provide adequate light and air, such width to be determined by the Select Board and approved by the Planning Board.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile