198 River Rd Andover, MA 01810
Far West Andover Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,670
Sq Ft
1.01
Acres
About This Home
As of May 2025Sprawling NE style home nestled onto a beautifully landscaped high quality lot. If you love nature and privacy this is the perfect location, also the convenience of being minutes to Rt93, the business centers of Andover, and High Plain and Wood Hill Schools. This inviting home has long interior sight lines and flowing space. The living room and great room have cathedral ceilings and fireplaces. The eat-in kitchen and living room have French doors opening onto a generous deck and yard with mature trees. The first floor master suite has French doors to a deck, walk-in closets, a large bath with double vanity, skylights, and marble shower. The second bedroom has large windows facing multi-layered brick teraces. Two bedrooms on the second floor have a loft between them overlooking the living room. A large bonus room over the garage has a separate front entrance and could serve multiple purposes. 3000 sq ft of lower level space could be a media room, workshop, playroom, extra storage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional Listed on: 08/02/2013
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$13,078
Year Built
1987
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Wooded, Paved Drive, Scenic View(s)
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1987
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Marble
- Insulation: Full
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Basement: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
- Bedroom 2: First Floor, 13X15
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 14X14
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 15X15
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: First Floor
- Bathroom #3: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 19X21
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 20X16
- Master Bedroom: First Floor, 18X15
- Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
- Dining Room: First Floor, 21X15
- Family Room: First Floor, 24X13
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 10
Utilities
- Hot Water: Tank
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Shechter Sagi and Shechter Sharon
Bought by
Etherington Anna C and Etherington Andrew J
Seller's Agent
Orit Aviv
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Druann Jedrey
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,086,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-5.57%
Views
78
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.37%
Original Mortgage
$784,309
Outstanding Balance
$783,644
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$330,676
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 29, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Clark Timothy J and Clark Sherrie
Bought by
Shechter Sagi and Shechter Sharon
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Papineau
Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
Buyer's Agent
Susan Donahue
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-12.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 2, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Giesberger Dirk H and Giesberger Nancy A
Bought by
Clark Timothy J and Clark Sherrie
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Papineau
Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
Buyer's Agent
Julie D'Arcangelo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$645,000
Sold Price
$639,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-0.93%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.26%
Original Mortgage
$511,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 1992
Sold by
Bankers Trust Co
Bought by
Giesberger Dirk H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 1988
Sold by
Schlener Susan C
Bought by
Donoghue Paul B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,086,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $1,086,000 | None Available | |
| Not Resolvable | $610,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $639,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $300,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $300,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $415,258 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $784,309 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $784,309 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $173,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Closed End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $488,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $511,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $125,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $145,600 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | Sold | $1,086,000 | -1.1% | $287 / Sq Ft |
| 04/07/2025 04/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2025 03/25/25 | Price Changed | $1,098,000 | -4.5% | $290 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2025 03/12/25 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | +88.5% | $304 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2015 09/30/15 | Sold | $610,000 | 0.0% | $161 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2015 08/22/15 | Off Market | $610,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/22/2015 08/22/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2015 07/06/15 | Price Changed | $649,900 | -4.4% | $172 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2015 05/29/15 | Price Changed | $679,900 | -2.7% | $180 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2015 04/29/15 | For Sale | $699,000 | +9.4% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2013 09/20/13 | Sold | $639,000 | 0.0% | $174 / Sq Ft |
| 09/16/2013 09/16/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/29/2013 08/29/13 | Off Market | $639,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2013 08/02/13 | For Sale | $645,000 | -- | $176 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,078 | $1,015,400 | $425,200 | $590,200 |
| 2023 | $12,683 | $928,500 | $393,900 | $534,600 |
| 2022 | $12,026 | $823,700 | $333,800 | $489,900 |
| 2021 | $11,542 | $754,900 | $303,300 | $451,600 |
| 2020 | $11,124 | $741,100 | $295,900 | $445,200 |
| 2019 | $10,730 | $702,700 | $266,300 | $436,400 |
| 2018 | $10,224 | $653,700 | $251,000 | $402,700 |
| 2017 | $9,838 | $648,100 | $246,200 | $401,900 |
| 2016 | $9,649 | $651,100 | $246,200 | $404,900 |
| 2015 | $9,287 | $620,400 | $236,600 | $383,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
O
Seller's Agent in 2025
Orit Aviv
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Druann Jedrey
Leading Edge Real Estate
-
G
Seller's Agent in 2015
Gretchen Papineau
Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Susan Donahue
Keller Williams Realty
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Julie D'Arcangelo
Coldwell Banker Realty
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71564346
APN: ANDO-000188-000019
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