$616,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

173 Holmes St Halifax, MA 02338

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,395 Sq Ft
1.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$442 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck
  • Community Stables
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit and schools

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full bath Cape nestled on a 1.39-acre lot. Featuring classic New England charm and modern low-maintenance updates, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor enjoyment. Step into a cozy living room warmed by the wood burning stove and gleaming hardwood floors, perfect for relaxing evenings or hosting guests. The sunny kitchen opens through elegant French doors, bringing the beauty of the outdoors in. The finished lower level offers extra flex space for a home office/gym or playroom. The property is framed by picturesque stone walls enhanced by raised flower beds—ideal for garden enthusiasts. Two sheds provide ample storage, and a large Shelter Logic carport offers versatile space for vehicles, boats, or equipment. Additional upgrades include maintenance-free vinyl siding, central A/C, upgraded 200 amp electric, new bulkhead, new basement windows, new deck, newer furnace and generator hookup.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Bandera

South Shore Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/18/2025

South Shore Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Jill Cooney

South Shore Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Abigail Andreson

ALANTE Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,877

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Chair Railings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Halifax Elem. Elementary School
  • Silver Lake Middle School
  • Silver Lake High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer Inspection Required for Sale
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:43 P:9F,1015477

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,877

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Home Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, French Doors, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1068
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 327
  • Living Area: 1395
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN5088
  • MAIN SO: AN4866

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:43 P:9F,1015477
  • Zoning: Resid
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60549
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6877

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Silver Lake
  • Elementary School: Halifax Elem.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Silver Lake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Groghan Patrick M and Gitto Francesca N
Bought by
Mihos Jonathan and Adreson Samantha
Seller's Agent
Karen Bandera
South Shore Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Abigail Andreson
ALANTE Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$616,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
2.84%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$610,188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,812
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.00%
Original Mortgage
$604,842
Outstanding Balance
$602,798
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$7,390

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2022
Closed on
Sep 27, 2022
Sold by
Petersen Joseph
Bought by
Croghan Patrick M and Gitto Francesca N
Seller's Agent
Dakota Riley
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jan Bruno
Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
7.39%
Views
108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2018
Closed on
Jan 3, 2019
Sold by
Pontes Keith and Stack Jennifer
Bought by
Petersen Joseph
Seller's Agent
Tracy Grady
Boston Connect Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dakota Riley
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$328,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$750
-0.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.58%
Original Mortgage
$318,019
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2015
Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Porfiris John P
Bought by
Pontes Keith and Stack Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Ashleigh Simon
Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ruth Thetonia
Brook Realty
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$298,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.80%
Original Mortgage
$283,100
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2011
Closed on
Jun 29, 2012
Sold by
Fencer Michael K and Fencer Maureen T
Bought by
Porfiris John P and Porfiris Julie
Seller's Agent
Gayle Peck
Compass Realty Brokerage Services, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shelley Croal
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$293,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,900
-8.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$275,805
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $616,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $616,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $510,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $510,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $329,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $329,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $298,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $298,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $270,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $270,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $270,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $604,842 FHA
Closed $604,842 FHA
Previous Owner $408,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $318,019 FHA
Previous Owner $283,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,805 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $616,000 +2.8% $442 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $599,000 +17.5% $429 / Sq Ft
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Sold $510,000 +7.4% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2022 08/28/22 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2022 08/25/22 For Sale $474,900 +44.7% $272 / Sq Ft
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Sold $328,250 -0.2% $244 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/21/2018 11/21/18 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2018 11/18/18 For Sale $329,000 +10.4% $245 / Sq Ft
07/10/2015 07/10/15 Sold $298,000 0.0% $222 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Off Market $298,000 -- --
05/07/2015 05/07/15 For Sale $295,000 +9.3% $219 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $270,000 -8.1% $201 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/24/2012 06/24/12 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2012 05/01/12 For Sale $293,900 +8.9% $219 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Off Market $270,000 -- --
03/09/2012 03/09/12 Price Changed $293,900 -6.7% $219 / Sq Ft
11/02/2011 11/02/11 For Sale $314,900 -- $234 / 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 $6,877 $481,900 $184,100 $297,800
2024 $6,548 $454,700 $168,300 $286,400
2023 $6,419 $431,400 $163,400 $268,000
2022 $6,223 $388,700 $145,900 $242,800
2021 $5,895 $339,000 $140,300 $198,700
2020 $5,541 $317,700 $140,300 $177,400
2019 $5,391 $308,600 $136,200 $172,400
2018 $5,143 $291,400 $128,500 $162,900
2017 $5,133 $277,000 $128,500 $148,500
2016 $4,924 $255,800 $120,200 $135,600
2015 $4,858 $255,800 $120,200 $135,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73392638

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: HALI-000043-000000-000009F