NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 West St Duxbury, MA 02332

Estimated Value: $799,025 - $981,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,217 Sq Ft
$731/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2019

Last sale price $555,000 $456 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,353/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alden School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of September 2019

Green" Sanctuary, Walk to Millbrook Shops Unique property, developed over a period of 27 years by a master gardener and prominent local designer/builder. The setting is all about secluded privacy and gardens too lush to be adequately described. Specimen mature flowering trees are surrounded by perennial gardens, almost like a mini-Arboretum. Plantings and lawn have always been maintained organically, no pesticides or herbicides have ever been used, providing an oasis for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, & other birds Featuring a charming yet surprising spacious cottage, with custom craftsman details everywhere, including gourmet chef's kitchen with stunning mahogany cabinetry. Accessory building with heated garage and home office and/or guest quarters included. At the back of the property, providing a wonderful vista, is a delightful gingerbread style garden house, complete with a sleeping loft! Outdoor shower with complete privacy. 2/3 of the property is fenced

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Driscoll

Coldwell Banker Realty - Duxbury Listed on: 07/25/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Driscoll

Coldwell Banker Realty - Duxbury Listed on: 07/25/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:089 B:004 L:003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 451.93
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Wetbar
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 2
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement, Dryer Hookup - Electric
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Slider
  • Main Lo: NB3439
  • Main So: NB3439
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1217.00

Exterior Features

  • Beach Ownership: Public
  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Guest House, Outdoor Shower
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Size: Irreg
  • Insulation Feature: Full

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 200 Amps
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil, Pellet Stove
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 438100.00
  • Acre: 0.71
  • Lot Size: 30928.00
  • Page: 59
  • Parcel Number: M:089 B:004 L:003
  • Zoning: RC
  • Lot Description: Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6431.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 999480

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2025
Sold by
Melanson Edward J and Melanson Jennifer A
Bought by
Melson Ft and Melanson
Current Estimated Value
$889,256

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1992
Sold by
Raven Rt
Bought by
Friesen Douglas P and Wood Lois A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1990
Sold by
Gallagher David W
Bought by
Raven Rt
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
Melson Ft -- --
Friesen Douglas P $155,000 --
Friesen Douglas P $155,000 --
Raven Rt $85,000 --
Raven Rt $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Raven Rt $200,000
Previous Owner Raven Rt $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Sold $555,000 +0.9% $456 / Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2019 07/25/19 For Sale $549,999 -- $452 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $8,164 $805,100 $500,500 $304,600
2024 $7,810 $776,300 $462,200 $314,100
2023 $8,253 $772,000 $452,000 $320,000
2022 $8,559 $666,600 $382,700 $283,900
2021 $7,527 $519,800 $235,300 $284,500
2020 $6,918 $471,900 $235,700 $236,200
2019 $6,431 $438,100 $196,500 $241,600
2018 $6,767 $446,400 $183,100 $263,300
2017 $6,350 $409,400 $171,000 $238,400
2016 $6,366 $409,400 $171,000 $238,400
2015 $6,769 $433,900 $195,500 $238,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72540329

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: DUXB-000089-000004-000003