This well built Cozy Cape is nestled on a plateau in West Orange only minutes from Route 2. This Cape features 3-4 bedrooms, open concept kitchen/living/dining room with the main bedroom on the first floor. The second floor has 2 more bedrooms with large closets. The dry basement has good ceiling height, perfect for the hobbyist, crafter or additional storage space and the chimney has an extra flu to add another heat source. The outside features of this property are absolutely amazing. THREE FLAT OPEN SUNNY ACRES, HUGE 2 BAY GARAGE WITH SECOND FLOOR, SEPARATE ELECTRIC PANEL, HOIST, WELDING SET UP, SIDE AREA FOR WORK SHOP WITH WOOD STOVE AND CHIMNEY. NEXT TO GARAGE IS A QUONSET HUT THAT COULD STORE OUT DOOR EQUIPMENT, ATV'S, SNOW MOBILES OR MORE VEHICLES. AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY THERE IS ANOTHER GARAGE THAT HAS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. THERE IS A SMALL SHED THAT COULD HOUSE GARDEN SUPPLIES, BECOME A CHILDS PLAY HOUSE OR A CHICKEN COOP. THERE IS A VERY LARGE FIRE PIT AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO PITCH TENTS FOR THOSE LARGE FAMILY GATHERINGS. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT PROPERTY FOR THE WANNA BE HOMESTEADERS.
Median sale price in this area is $424,123. (18% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Six total rooms
Closets
Den
Finished sheetrock
Storm windows
Open floorplan in living and dining areas
Bedrooms
Main-level primary bedroom with ceiling fan, closet, hardwood flooring
Second-level bedroom with closet and wood flooring
Second-level bedroom with closet and wood flooring
One main-level bedroom
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level with tub and shower
Kitchen
Open-plan kitchen with vinyl flooring and exterior access
Range
Microwave
Water treatment system
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup in basement
In-basement laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Heating present: electric baseboard, oil backup, extra flue
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Storage
Garden
Cleared, gently sloping to level lot
Public paved road frontage (124 ft)
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single-family residence
Beige exterior color
Approximately 1,440 total above-grade area
Parking
Detached garage
Carport
Heated garage with workshop and garage door opener
Garage faces side
Five garage spaces (five covered spaces)
Twelve open parking spaces
Shared paved driveway and additional off-street paved parking
Total parking for 17 vehicles
Security
Generator connection available
Construction
Frame and stone construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year built approximate (public records)
Utilities
Private water
Private sewer
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Generator connection
Solar power production (installed 2019, size ~8.3, annual production reported)
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, stables, golf, medical facility, laundromat, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship and public schools
Not a senior community
Financial info
Property tax information available
Other
Basement is full with interior entry, bulkhead access, and concrete construction
Electricity and solar
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Quality Built Cape Nestled on a small plateau in West Orange Minutes from R2. This Cape offers 3-4 Bedrooms, Open Concept kitchen/living room, dining room, master bath, and den/Bedroom on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor offers large bedroom, closets for storage and additional room that could easily be another bedroom. The basement is large and dry, with good ceiling height for those looking to do projects, their is a 2nd flue in the Chimney for either pellet or wood stove if you need a secondary heat source. The real treasures of this home are outside, the home is set on over 3 FLAT SUNNY ACRES, with a Huge 2 Bay Garage, and 3 additional outbuildings. The garage has 2 bays, a separate electric panel, and generator hookup, 2nd floor for work area or storage, and a side area for work or shed space with a separate chimney. Adjacent to the Garage is a Extra Long Quonset Metal Hut that could easily store 2-3 more Cars or other Hobby Items.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,739 (−3.0%)
$34,500 + $173,700
$208,200
2022
$3,855 (+4.6%)
$34,600 + $167,000
$201,600
2021
$3,687 (+1.8%)
$52,900 + $131,000
$183,900
2020
$3,623 (+5.8%)
$48,500 + $129,700
$178,200
2019
$3,425 (+6.9%)
$41,900 + $110,200
$152,100
2018
$3,203 (+3.3%)
$35,200 + $110,800
$146,000
2017
$3,100 (+6.9%)
$35,200 + $110,800
$146,000
2016
$2,901 (+2.3%)
$31,400 + $102,300
$133,700
2015
$2,835 (+3.5%)
$33,500 + $103,000
$136,500
2014
$2,740 (+3.2%)
$33,500 + $105,300
$138,800
2013
$2,655 (+2.9%)
$33,500 + $107,700
$141,200
2012
$2,579 (+2.3%)
$33,500 + $112,300
$145,800
2011
$2,522
$35,600 + $116,500
$152,100
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.08 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,440
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
3313542
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Orange, MA • 01364
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 72 W Orange Rd
$360,343
$343 over list price of $360K
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