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Off Market Feb 2021 for $465K

$682,543

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,666/mo

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2,466

sq ft

498 Old County Rd, Westport, MA 02790

About this home

The CAPTAIN JOHN GIFFORD HOUSE, circa 1775, at the Head of Westport; rich in history, a diverse settlement in days gone by! At the headwaters of tidal Westport river amidst like antique houses, this 3/4 rustic Georgian on a quarter acre offers a colorful past. 3 BR’s, 2 BA’s. The 2466 sf house, gutted in the 1980's when sheet rock replaced lathe & plaster, retains its early charm boasting 6 fireplaces two of which function, 12 over 12 windows grace front facade, wide board floors, front & back staircases. Formal dining w/fireplace, sitting & reading rooms, two offices. A courtyard beckons w/brick patio, grapevine adorned pergola; prolific apple trees, blackberry bushes, herb garden. 200 amps service, security system, natural gas. Huge antique barn & your very own 3-seater outhouse complete the picture. Claim a bench at the Head store renowned for its doughnuts and bemuse happenings at the Head, water views or better yet, drop in your kayak. WOW!

Single-familyProperty Type

1790Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Suzanne Alden • William Raveis

Bought with Clif LaPorte • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72631314

Redfin Estimate

$682,543

$218K since sold in February 2021$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 48.4% higher than the average sale price ($460K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$400,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
807 Gifford Rd, Westport, MA 02790
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$649,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
278 Hixville Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$400,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,634 sq ft
12 Melrose Ave, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$430,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,292 sq ft
73 Giford Ave, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$420,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,381 sq ft
36 Alden Ave, North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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Market trends in 02790, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$699K

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$339,900
2 beds0.5 baths500 sq ft
217 Km Tickle Rd, Westport, MA 02790
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$699,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
2 Monument Dr, Westport, MA 02790
$3,250,000
5 beds1.5 baths7,561 sq ft
1069 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA 02790
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,100,000
3 beds3 baths3,329 sq ft
20 Meadowbrook Ln, Westport, MA 02790
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Sale history for 498 Old County Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72631314

Feb 26, 2021

Sold

$465,000

$189/sq ft

Oct 4, 2020

Relisted

—

Jul 20, 2020

Price Changed

$475,000

$193/sq ft

Jun 6, 2020

Price Changed

$495,000

$201/sq ft

Mar 8, 2020

Listed

$515,000

$209/sq ft

MLS PIN #70074679

Nov 30, 2004

Sold

$425,000

$172/sq ft

Sep 20, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2004

Listed

$459,000

$186/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 27, 1988

Sold

$255,000

$103/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,285 (+37.2%)

$133,300 + $391,800

$525,100

2022

$3,124 (+9.4%)

$133,300 + $235,100

$368,400

2021

$2,855 (+3.6%)

$110,200 + $221,000

$331,200

2020

$2,755 (−1.0%)

$105,800 + $221,000

$326,800

2019

$2,784 (−19.8%)

$105,800 + $230,800

$336,600

2018

$3,470 (+1.4%)

$113,000 + $311,700

$424,700

2017

$3,422 (+7.5%)

$113,000 + $316,400

$429,400

2016

$3,184 (+2.9%)

$113,000 + $289,500

$402,500

2015

$3,094 (+0.9%)

$113,000 + $277,200

$390,200

2014

$3,067 (+0.6%)

$113,000 + $285,300

$398,300

2013

$3,049 (+1.0%)

$113,000 + $299,600

$412,600

2012

$3,018 (+3.0%)

$124,300 + $303,800

$428,100

2011

$2,929 (+7.1%)

$124,300 + $312,200

$436,500

2010

$2,735 (+13.2%)

$134,200 + $302,000

$436,200

2009

$2,417

$152,100 + $284,100

$436,200

Tax history for 498 Old County Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,285 (+37.2%)

$133,300 + $391,800

$525,100

2022

$3,124 (+9.4%)

$133,300 + $235,100

$368,400

2021

$2,855 (+3.6%)

$110,200 + $221,000

$331,200

2020

$2,755 (−1.0%)

$105,800 + $221,000

$326,800

2019

$2,784 (−19.8%)

$105,800 + $230,800

$336,600

2018

$3,470 (+1.4%)

$113,000 + $311,700

$424,700

2017

$3,422 (+7.5%)

$113,000 + $316,400

$429,400

2016

$3,184 (+2.9%)

$113,000 + $289,500

$402,500

2015

$3,094 (+0.9%)

$113,000 + $277,200

$390,200

2014

$3,067 (+0.6%)

$113,000 + $285,300

$398,300

2013

$3,049 (+1.0%)

$113,000 + $299,600

$412,600

2012

$3,018 (+3.0%)

$124,300 + $303,800

$428,100

2011

$2,929 (+7.1%)

$124,300 + $312,200

$436,500

2010

$2,735 (+13.2%)

$134,200 + $302,000

$436,200

2009

$2,417

$152,100 + $284,100

$436,200

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

3,034

Year built

1790

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bristol County

APN

2998587

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Home Office, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,466
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 210
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,810.02
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 88 south to 2nd light. Left on Old County Road.
UnparsedAddress: 498 Old County Road, Westport MA 02790

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,034
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1790
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Bristol County
APN: 2998587

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Westport Junior/Senior High School

Public 5-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% 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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Westport, MA • 02790

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Estimated sale price

$649,000 – $785,000

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Home values near 498 Old County Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
476 Old County Road, Westport, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$506,599
518 Old County Road, Westport, MA 10 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3872 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
480 Old County Road, Westport, MA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$508,483
514 Old County Road, Westport, MA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 4452 Sq. Ft.	$733,536

Address	Redfin Estimate
469 Old County Road, Westport, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2856 Sq. Ft.	$528,593
504 Old County Road, Westport, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2956 Sq. Ft.	$718,058

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