$550,000
SOLD DEC 7, 2012

253 High Rd Newbury, MA 01951

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft
3 Acres

Recently Sold

$182 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

141 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2025

Wonderful country location for this 3,000 square foot colonial, featuring a "cook's" kitchen, with granite counter tops, maple cabinets and viking range, open to fireplaced family room. Spacious master suite with 3 additional bedrooms offer ample room for family, and walk up attic provide more storage! Two car garage, central air and a 3 acre lot offer options for pool or gardening enthusiasts. A great buy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Mousseau

Stone Ridge Properties, Inc. License #452000006 Listed on: 07/12/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Tasha Mellett

Wellsco, LLC License #452001227

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,248

Year Built

2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level, Scenic View(s)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2001

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Electric: 200 Amps
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Full
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 21X17
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 14X12
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 14X12
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 15X14
  • Laundry Room: First Floor, 8X8
  • Living Room: First Floor, 16X15
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 16X15
  • Master Bedroom Description: Full Bath, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 14X12
  • Family Room: First Floor, 21X15

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Mar 31, 2025
Sold by
Matthews Brett J and Matthews Katelyn E
Bought by
Altieri Michael J and Card Bethany A
Seller's Agent
Deanna Shelley
RE/MAX Bentley's
Buyer's Agent
Celine Muldowney
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.06%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$1,526,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,368
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,166,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,163,574
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$363,058

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2020
Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Jewett and Kennedy Laurie
Bought by
Matthews Brett J and Matthews Katelyn E
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Caldwell
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Shelley
RE/MAX Bentley's
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
6.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.81%
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2012
Closed on
Dec 10, 2012
Sold by
Kennedy John J
Bought by
Kennedy John J and Jewett-Kennedy Laurie
Seller's Agent
Tracy Mousseau
Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tasha Mellett
Wellsco, LLC
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2012
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Drueding James A
Bought by
Kennedy John J
Seller's Agent
Tracy Mousseau
Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tasha Mellett
Wellsco, LLC
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2002
Sold by
Sabatini David M
Bought by
Drueding James A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,555,000 None Available
Deed $1,555,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $775,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $550,000 --
Deed $615,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,166,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,166,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $680,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $690,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $194,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $136,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $1,550,000 +0.1% $351 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $1,549,000 +99.9% $350 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Sold $775,000 +6.3% $247 / Sq Ft
02/25/2020 02/25/20 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2020 02/24/20 For Sale $729,000 +32.5% $233 / Sq Ft
12/07/2012 12/07/12 Sold $550,000 -4.3% $182 / Sq Ft
11/30/2012 11/30/12 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2012 08/17/12 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
07/25/2012 07/25/12 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2012 07/12/12 For Sale $575,000 -- $190 / 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 $8,248 $1,107,100 $446,600 $660,500
2024 $7,868 $1,024,500 $402,400 $622,100
2023 $8,019 $924,900 $363,200 $561,700
2022 $7,556 $776,600 $324,000 $452,600
2021 $7,691 $721,500 $284,800 $436,700
2020 $7,660 $697,000 $277,000 $420,000
2019 $7,535 $697,000 $277,000 $420,000
2018 $7,305 $670,200 $277,000 $393,200
2017 $6,843 $645,000 $265,200 $379,800
2016 $6,808 $597,200 $235,800 $361,400
2015 $6,699 $581,500 $220,100 $361,400
2014 $6,279 $554,700 $197,600 $357,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71408820

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWB-000027R-000000-000064A