NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Barton Ave Belchertown, MA 01007

Estimated Value: $635,000 - $717,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,036 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2022

Last sale price $549,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,122/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION Stunning and spacious, this impeccably maintained Colonial is perfect for home-based work with lovely office spaces. Birch cabinetry with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and an island and wine bar connect the kitchen to the main living area with pellet stove insert for the fireplace. A formal dining room, den, reading area, half bath w/laundry and 3-season room complete the main level. System updates include the roof (2019), dual furnaces (2015), well pump (2014),and mini-splits (2015). Upstairs the primary bedroom has a fireplace, walk-in closet, and en-suite bath remodeled in 2017. In addition to two more bedrooms and second full bath is a large office with a separate entrance ideal for a home practice. The third floor features a beautiful bonus room with amazing light and exposed beams the perfect office, artist studio or guest quarters. All this plus a private patio with spa surrounded by glorious gardens make this the perfect place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Bernier

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 05/31/2022

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Co-Listed By

Kathleen Zeamer

5 College REALTORS®

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Carmien

Brick & Mortar Northhampton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned OA4

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,036 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Schools

  • Sres/Chcs Elementary School
  • Jabish Brook Middle School
  • Belchertown High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:253 L:15,3861414

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,426

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bonus Room, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Wine Refrigerator,Water Softener, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 3036
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • MAIN LO: M80028
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 180.83
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 180.83
  • MAIN SO: AN0310

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 150
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Private
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:253 L:15,3861414
  • Zoning: OA4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • Lot Size Area: 0.98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42584
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 21
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7426
  • Tax Book Number: 10054

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Belchertown Hs
  • Elementary School: Sres/Chcs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jabish Brook Ms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Oct 12, 2022
Sold by
Knittel James J and Knittel Alice G
Bought by
Trudeau Roger W and Trudeau Gail A
Seller's Agent
Sue Bernier
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Mark Carmien
Brick & Mortar Northhampton
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$549,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,900
-8.48%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$615,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,153
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2009
Sold by
Greene Suzanne C and Gentes Suzanne C
Bought by
Knittel James J and Knittel Alice Gawron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,800
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Audette Joseph A and Audette Susan
Bought by
Gentes Suzanne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Trudeau Roger W $549,000 None Available
Knittel James J $382,000 --
Gentes Suzanne C $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Knittel James J $100,000
Previous Owner Audettees Joseph A $337,000
Previous Owner Knittel James J $343,800
Previous Owner Gentes Suzanne C $324,000
Previous Owner Audettees Joseph A $122,008
Previous Owner Audettees Joseph A $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold $549,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2022 08/11/22 Price Changed $549,000 -0.2% $181 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Price Changed $550,000 -8.3% $181 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $599,900 -- $198 / 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 $8,697 $599,400 $76,800 $522,600
2024 $8,460 $552,200 $69,800 $482,400
2023 $8,411 $515,400 $65,900 $449,500
2022 $7,426 $420,500 $65,900 $354,600
2021 $7,239 $399,300 $65,900 $333,400
2020 $6,903 $379,900 $65,900 $314,000
2019 $6,786 $370,400 $65,900 $304,500
2018 $6,719 $369,400 $67,200 $302,200
2017 $6,605 $362,900 $67,200 $295,700
2016 $6,516 $362,600 $69,400 $293,200
2015 $6,483 $362,400 $69,400 $293,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72989193

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BELC-000253-000000-000015