NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Congress St Duxbury, MA 02332

Estimated Value: $789,000 - $984,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,456 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2023

Last sale price $759,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,655/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Waterfront
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Alden School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of November 2023

Waterfront! Set off the road on the South River Reservoir in serene setting on 2.5 acres with private access to the pond. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has open living room & vaulted wood beamed ceiling that looks out onto the pond. Relax & watch the swans swim by, seasons change or grab your kayak/canoe & enjoy it all from the water! Finished loft over living room for office/crafts. Dining room with pond views & newly remodeled kitchen with stylish mosaic tile floor, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, island & dining nook. Cozy den & newly remodeled 1/2 bath complete this level. Walk out lower level has 2 bedrooms both w/ water views + laundry/storage. Owners suite with fireplace, walk-in closet & completely remodeled bathroom w/ beautifully tiled shower. 2nd bedroom w/ walk-in closet & access to full bath. Two patio areas & storage shed. New roof, new windows, new painted exterior, new A/C split system, new kitchen & updated baths...this sweet home is ready to move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Mark

Waterfront Realty Group Listed on: 09/14/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

The Goodrich Team

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.52 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Stone Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,456 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Loft

Kitchen

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  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Chandler/Alden Elementary School
  • DMS Middle School
  • DHS High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 5 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:042 B:036 L:025,997803

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,729

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Pine, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Crown Molding, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Loft, Entry Hall, Foyer, Den, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Picture, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 143
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 323
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 66
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Crown Molding
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Beadboard
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 150
  • Room Dining Room Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 192
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 247
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 525
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Chair Rail, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Living Area: 2456
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN0225
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 309.04
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 309.04
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

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

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, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Dual, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:042 B:036 L:025,997803
  • Zoning: RC
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.52
  • Lot Size Area: 2.52
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 109574
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 303
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6729
  • Tax Book Number: 51031

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • Waterview: Pond

MLS Schools

  • High School: Dhs
  • Elementary School: Chandler/Alden
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2018
Sold by
Susan M Leigh Johnson M and Susan Leigh
Bought by
Leigh-Johnson Susan M
Current Estimated Value
$910,925

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Leigh-Johnson Susan M
Bought by
Susan M Leigh Johnson M and Susan Leigh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2014
Sold by
281 Congress Dux Llc
Bought by
Johnson Paul E and Johnson Susan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2009
Sold by
Johnson Paul E
Bought by
Johnson Paul E and Leigh-Johnson Susan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1996
Sold by
Duxbury Acquistion T and Duxbury Twersky
Bought by
Johnson Paul E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1991
Sold by
Pratt John W
Bought by
Duxbury Acquisition T
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
Leigh-Johnson Susan M -- --
Susan M Leigh Johnson M -- --
Johnson Paul E -- --
Johnson Paul E -- --
Johnson Paul E $155,000 --
Duxbury Acquisition T $6,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Winslow Cathryn N $731,865
Closed Brennan Jane L $375,000
Closed Brennan Jane L $150,000
Previous Owner Leigh-Johnson Susan M $612,000
Previous Owner 281 Congress Dux Llc $395,000
Previous Owner Leigh-Johnson Susan M $612,000
Previous Owner Pratt John $139,500
Previous Owner Pratt John $28,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Sold $759,000 0.0% $309 / Sq Ft
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2023 09/14/23 For Sale $759,000 +61.5% $309 / Sq Ft
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Sold $470,000 +2.2% $362 / Sq Ft
03/10/2019 03/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2019 03/07/19 For Sale $459,900 -- $354 / 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 $7,311 $721,000 $458,900 $262,100
2024 $6,070 $603,400 $423,900 $179,500
2023 $6,729 $629,500 $440,800 $188,700
2022 $6,821 $531,200 $363,700 $167,500
2021 $6,798 $469,500 $303,400 $166,100
2020 $7,424 $506,400 $348,500 $157,900
2019 $6,681 $455,100 $290,900 $164,200
2018 $6,628 $437,200 $270,600 $166,600
2017 $6,514 $420,000 $253,000 $167,000
2016 $6,531 $420,000 $253,000 $167,000
2015 -- $388,200 $221,200 $167,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73159365

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: DUXB-000042-000036-000025