Come build your dream home!! The plans have already been approved by the town for a 5br, 5,000+ sqft home or restore the existing circa 1725 Coln to its original shine! This beautiful 2 acre, level lot has grassy pastures, mature trees, shrubs, perennial garden areas and a stone wall that borders the property! Beyond the stone wall are acres of conservation land to explore. Inside this early American Colonial style home, has loads of original details including multiple fireplaces, wide plank floors, raised paneling, original interior doors and hardware and two staircases. While currently livable, this home is ready for a qualified restoration. Property has new well, great proximity to 495 and is located on the East Side of the very desirable town of Norton. Come take a look at this beautiful piece of property and start planning your forever home! House is occupied. Do not walk the prop w/o a scheduled appointment. SOWINGS BY APPTMNT ONLY. NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE. MASK IS REQUIRED.
Single-familyProperty Type
1725Year Built
2.16 acresLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Lavery• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
This classic antique Colonial boasts historic detail throughout its eight-room floor plan, including wide pine floors and multiple fireplaces. Partially restored over the last four years and ready for further restoration, the house contains large rooms, including a 15’ x 30’ great room, a living room, and a den/bedroom, all with fireplaces, and a modest kitchen. The front stair leads to two front bedrooms, each with a fireplace. Behind these, a large fireplaced upstairs family room is flanked by a third bedroom with twin built-in beds on one side and the upstairs full bath on the other. A large walk-up attic is perfect for storage. Outside, the two-acre yard is mostly cleared, offering grassy pastures with mature trees, shrubs, and perennial garden areas. A large fenced area at the back yard’s center is perfect for chickens, goats, and pigs. Beyond the yard’s stone walled borders are acres and acres of conservation woods and wetlands with meandering walking paths that carve through.
MLS PIN #71850323
Sep 14, 2015
Sold
$295,000
$108/sq ft
Jul 21, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2015
Price Changed
$313,900
$115/sq ft
Jun 16, 2015
Price Changed
$324,900
$119/sq ft
Jun 3, 2015
Listed
$339,900
$125/sq ft
+25
The perfect home for the American Purist! This early American Colonial circa 1725 is filled with original detail including a large center chimney and six fireplaces. Wide plank floors, raised paneling, original interior doors and hardware, two staircases and over two acres of beautiful land with small carriage barn and shed and two wells. Mature specimen tress and plantings on a level two acre lot bounded by stone walls and conservation land. Unique open floor plan, New gas heating system and Title V in Hand. Homes needs some restoration but well worth the work. Open house Sunday June 21st from 12:00 to 2:00.
MLS PIN #71374629
Jun 29, 2012
Sold
$259,000
$95/sq ft
May 31, 2012
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2012
Listed
$259,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,208 (+3.0%)
$169,200 + $231,700
$400,900
2022
$5,058 (+4.9%)
$153,800 + $200,900
$354,700
2021
$4,824 (+3.8%)
$153,800 + $200,900
$354,700
2020
$4,647 (−14.7%)
$142,200 + $171,800
$314,000
2018
$5,449 (+5.3%)
$136,800 + $222,600
$359,400
2017
$5,174 (+7.4%)
$129,700 + $206,900
$336,600
2016
$4,817 (+3.7%)
$115,400 + $193,200
$308,600
2015
$4,643 (+4.9%)
$113,100 + $188,600
$301,700
2014
$4,428 (−13.5%)
$107,700 + $180,400
$288,100
2013
$5,122 (−15.8%)
$168,400 + $174,900
$343,300
2012
$6,084 (+3.2%)
$291,800 + $157,500
$449,300
2011
$5,894 (+6.6%)
$304,300 + $160,500
$464,800
2010
$5,527 (−11.1%)
$337,600 + $139,700
$477,300
2009
$6,215
$430,000 + $139,700
$569,700
Tax history for 153 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,208 (+3.0%)
$169,200 + $231,700
$400,900
2022
$5,058 (+4.9%)
$153,800 + $200,900
$354,700
2021
$4,824 (+3.8%)
$153,800 + $200,900
$354,700
2020
$4,647 (−14.7%)
$142,200 + $171,800
$314,000
2018
$5,449 (+5.3%)
$136,800 + $222,600
$359,400
2017
$5,174 (+7.4%)
$129,700 + $206,900
$336,600
2016
$4,817 (+3.7%)
$115,400 + $193,200
$308,600
2015
$4,643 (+4.9%)
$113,100 + $188,600
$301,700
2014
$4,428 (−13.5%)
$107,700 + $180,400
$288,100
2013
$5,122 (−15.8%)
$168,400 + $174,900
$343,300
2012
$6,084 (+3.2%)
$291,800 + $157,500
$449,300
2011
$5,894 (+6.6%)
$304,300 + $160,500
$464,800
2010
$5,527 (−11.1%)
$337,600 + $139,700
$477,300
2009
$6,215
$430,000 + $139,700
$569,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.16 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,728
Year built
1725
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
2922541
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,728
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.16
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,824
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 153 Bay Rd, Norton MA 02766
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1725
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Bristol County
APN: 2922541
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
L G Nourse Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Norton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
Norton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% 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
Norton, MA • 02766
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$592,000 – $717,000
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