OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2015 for $420K

$740,070

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $391/mo

•

1,856

sq ft

38 Thoreau Rd, Northborough, MA 01532

About this home

Beautifully updated, three bedroom and bath home located in sought after neighborhood. Updated kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, gas cooking & tile floor. Formal dining room with chair rail, built-in cabinetry & hardwood floors. Living room with stain glass windows, hardwood floor & recessed lighting. Updated main bathroom with tile floor & granite vanity. Shining hardwoods on first floor & every bedroom. Master bedroom with walk-in closet, built in bookcase & newly remodeled master bathroom with superb tile work, granite counter & full tiled shower. Bedrooms with closets & hardwood floors. Updated lower level with recessed lighting, book cases, fireplace stove & storage closets. Sunroom with ceiling fan & great views of landscaped yard. Lower level bathroom with washer & dryer. Updated Windows. Central Air. Central Vac. New Roof. Newer Furnace. Deck. Shed. Two Car Garage. Level lot - professionally landscaped fenced yard. Neighborhood. Close to Major Highways.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michelle Gillespie • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties

Bought with Mikel Defrancesco • Success! Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71821645

Redfin Estimate

$740,070

$320K since sold in June 2015$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($710K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$725,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
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SOLD APR 8, 2026
$711,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,796 sq ft
10 Thoreau Rd, Northborough, MA 01532
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$725,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,728 sq ft
6 Thayer St, Northborough, MA 01532
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$719,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,911 sq ft
49 Hamilton Rd, Northborough, MA 01532
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$730,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,713 sq ft
268 Davis St, Northborough, MA 01532
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$650,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
83 Crestwood Dr, Northborough, MA 01532

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Market trends in 01532, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$740K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 38 Thoreau Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71821645

Jun 29, 2015

Sold

$420,000

$226/sq ft

Apr 27, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 22, 2015

Listed

$414,900

$224/sq ft

MLS PIN #30246224

Sep 3, 1998

Sold

$219,900

$118/sq ft

Aug 11, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jul 31, 1998

Listed

$219,900

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1977

Sold

$48,900

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,277 (+3.7%)

$203,000 + $289,000

$492,000

2022

$7,020 (+4.3%)

$193,300 + $232,400

$425,700

2021

$6,728 (−0.7%)

$175,600 + $217,400

$393,000

2020

$6,776 (+2.8%)

$175,600 + $217,200

$392,800

2019

$6,592 (+5.1%)

$170,300 + $214,100

$384,400

2018

$6,271 (−8.0%)

$166,600 + $194,000

$360,600

2017

$6,819 (+22.4%)

$166,600 + $225,500

$392,100

2016

$5,572 (+8.3%)

$163,200 + $161,300

$324,500

2014

$5,146 (+0.4%)

$166,000 + $144,200

$310,200

2013

$5,128 (+6.2%)

$174,100 + $144,200

$318,300

2012

$4,830 (+2.0%)

$175,400 + $136,400

$311,800

2011

$4,735

$175,400 + $138,000

$313,400

2010

$4,735 (+0.6%)

$175,400 + $138,000

$313,400

2009

$4,707

$185,900 + $156,200

$342,100

Tax history for 38 Thoreau Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,277 (+3.7%)

$203,000 + $289,000

$492,000

2022

$7,020 (+4.3%)

$193,300 + $232,400

$425,700

2021

$6,728 (−0.7%)

$175,600 + $217,400

$393,000

2020

$6,776 (+2.8%)

$175,600 + $217,200

$392,800

2019

$6,592 (+5.1%)

$170,300 + $214,100

$384,400

2018

$6,271 (−8.0%)

$166,600 + $194,000

$360,600

2017

$6,819 (+22.4%)

$166,600 + $225,500

$392,100

2016

$5,572 (+8.3%)

$163,200 + $161,300

$324,500

2014

$5,146 (+0.4%)

$166,000 + $144,200

$310,200

2013

$5,128 (+6.2%)

$174,100 + $144,200

$318,300

2012

$4,830 (+2.0%)

$175,400 + $136,400

$311,800

2011

$4,735

$175,400 + $138,000

$313,400

2010

$4,735 (+0.6%)

$175,400 + $138,000

$313,400

2009

$4,707

$185,900 + $156,200

$342,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,236

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1633887

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Sun Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,856
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Lt Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,403
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: South Street to Longfellow to Thoreau
UnparsedAddress: 38 Thoreau Road, Northborough MA 01532

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,236
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1633887

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Possessions
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Robert E. Melican Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Algonquin Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% 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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Historical weather

Northborough, MA • 01532

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$704,000 – $852,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$732,348
33 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$709,702

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$673,972
37 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$643,169

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$687,447
41 Thoreau Road, Northborough, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1094 Sq. Ft.	$565,932

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