$265,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2025

26 Adams St Spencer, MA 01562

3 Beds
1 Bath
884 Sq Ft
4,764 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$300 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Stables
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2025

Charming 3 bedroom cape home awaits a lucky buyer. Well built and insulated in a nice neighborhood close to R9 on the bus line to Worcester. Well maintained by seller over the years with lots of updates. New roof 2022 with new chimney and cap. All new plumbing and electric in 2011. New oil tank. New back door and deck 2017. Seller purchased with dirt driveway and had it paved in 2016. French drain and sump pump added in 2022. New front porch built in 2017. New outside spicket faucet in 2018. Big garage taken down and new shed added in 2022. New hot water tank 2012. Newer vinyl siding and windows when purchased in 2010. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the beautiful scenery and water view of Muzzy Meadow Pond or sit out on the back deck. Cozy kitchen with center island and beautiful tin ceiling. New laminated flooring in kitchen and bathroom in 2024. A great home for the 1st time homebuyer or someone downsizing. Don't let this affordable home slip by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Hicks

Century 21 North East Listed on: 10/22/2024

Century 21 North East

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorry Stone

ERA Key Realty Services - Worcester

ERA Key Realty Services - Worcester

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1887 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,764 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 884 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Wire Village Elementary School
  • Knox Trail Middle School
  • David Prouty High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1692683

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,192

Year Built

Built in 1887 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Pine
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Remodeled
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 884
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN4339
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 315.61
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 299.77
  • MAIN SO: K95310
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1692683
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4764
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 280
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2192
  • Tax Book Number: 46855

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Pond

MLS Schools

  • High School: David Prouty
  • Elementary School: Wire Village
  • Middle Or Junior School: Knox Trail

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2010
Sold by
Provo Susan L and Gagnon Cecile P
Bought by
Fortin Jeannette J
Current Estimated Value
$277,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,900
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $85,000 --
Deed $85,000 --
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,195 FHA
Closed $260,195 FHA
Closed $118,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $100,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $84,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Sold $265,000 -5.0% $300 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2024 11/17/24 Price Changed $279,000 -6.7% $316 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 For Sale $299,000 -- $338 / 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 $23 $199,700 $34,100 $165,600
2024 $2,192 $191,600 $34,100 $157,500
2023 $2,090 $173,300 $34,100 $139,200
2022 $2,054 $156,100 $31,000 $125,100
2021 $2,034 $144,900 $31,000 $113,900
2020 $1,932 $136,800 $31,000 $105,800
2019 $1,812 $130,700 $28,000 $102,700
2018 $1,660 $123,700 $32,500 $91,200
2017 $1,636 $117,000 $31,000 $86,000
2016 $1,589 $111,200 $31,000 $80,200
2015 $1,571 $114,900 $36,800 $78,100
2014 $1,511 $114,900 $36,800 $78,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73305087

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SPEN-000007U-000188