NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12 Forsythia Dr Walpole, MA 02081

Estimated Value: $1,036,000 - $1,245,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,585 Sq Ft
$442/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2021

Last sale price $985,000 $381 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,127/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Eleanor N. Johnson Middle School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit and schools

About This Home

As of September 2021

This is what you have been waiting for, perfect, move-in condition home on a beautiful cul-de-sac. 1st floor has a formal living room and dining room, fire placed family room opens to an eat-in kitchen, with a new granite counter, peninsula and breakfast bar, pantry closet, tiled floor and sliders to a young enclosed porch. 1st floor also has a half bath and laundry. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, master suite with 2 rooms, 3 walk in closets, full bath with shower and tons of character. Full, dry unfinished basement, high ceilings, hot water by gas heat, central A/C and more. Beautiful professionally landscaped yard, lots of matured plantings, hot tub, patio off the porch, 8x12 shed, spectacular setting. Great location, near commuter line, center, "Blue Ribbon" awarded Old Post School district. Don't miss this one, a real pleasure to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Schiarizzi

RE/MAX Way Listed on: 07/27/2021

RE/MAX Way

Last Buyer's Agent

Bridget Graham

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,585 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00026 B:00057 L:00000,247510

Community Details

Overview

  • Near Conservation Area

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,355

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0.69 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Picture, Dressing Room
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Open Floorplan
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Slider, Gas Stove, Peninsula
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 2585
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5590
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00026 B:00057 L:00000,247510
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30056.399999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 30023

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10355

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Norton Ryan E and Norton Kerin E
Bought by
Norton Kerin E
Current Estimated Value
$1,143,720

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2021
Closed on
Sep 28, 2021
Sold by
Carroll Edward M and Carroll Nancy O
Bought by
Norton Ryan E and Norton Kerin E
Seller's Agent
Donald Schiarizzi
RE/MAX Way
Buyer's Agent
Bridget Graham
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
12.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$689,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1996
Sold by
Walsh Bros Bldg Co
Bought by
Carroll Ii Edward M and Carroll Nancy O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,900
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Norton Kerin E -- Equity National Title
Norton Kerin E -- Equity National Title
Norton Ryan E $985,000 None Available
Norton Ryan E $985,000 None Available
Carroll Ii Edward M $293,625 --
Carroll Edward M $293,625 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Norton Ryan E $689,500
Previous Owner Carroll Edward M $230,000
Previous Owner Carroll Edward M $34,400
Previous Owner Carroll Edward M $234,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/28/2021 09/28/21 Sold $985,000 +12.6% $381 / Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Sale $875,000 -- $338 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,691 $989,200 $376,900 $612,300
2024 $12,248 $926,500 $362,300 $564,200
2023 $11,434 $823,200 $315,000 $508,200
2022 $10,528 $728,100 $291,800 $436,300
2021 $10,355 $697,800 $275,300 $422,500
2020 $9,922 $661,900 $259,500 $402,400
2019 $9,575 $634,100 $249,400 $384,700
2018 $9,405 $615,900 $240,400 $375,500
2017 $9,141 $596,300 $231,000 $365,300
2016 $8,913 $572,800 $224,300 $348,500
2015 $8,671 $552,300 $213,800 $338,500
2014 $8,397 $532,800 $213,800 $319,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72871833

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WALP-000026-000057

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