$560,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2026

38 Collins Rd Northborough, MA 01532

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,496 Sq Ft
0.93 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2026

$374 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

About This Home

As of May 2026

Perched prominently atop a stone faced grassy knoll, this solid Mid-Century Modern Ranch which is so well-loved by longterm owners presents an incredible ownership opportunity for a buyer with a vision! Serenity & privacy abound from the beautiful .93 acre lot w/ a massive wraparound patio. For the contractors, landscapers, auto mechanics, fitness buffs or hobbyists, the 30’x30’ 2 car garage/workshop w/ high ceilings & heated by a Jotul wood stove is another major highlight of this special property. While the house itself has many original features, it also has many recent big ticket improvements including: roof on house & garage ('22); septic system ('21); high efficiency BUDERUS oil burner; water heater; insulation in walls & attic & some electrical updates. Front to back living rm w/ hardwood floors & Jotul wood stove. 3 bedrms. Finished bonus space w/ a 3rd fireplace in the basement PLUS a 30’ unfinished rm & a 3rd car garage! Bring your design plans & make this one shine again!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Boyle

REMAX Executive Realty Listed on: 04/29/2026

REMAX Executive Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Mattson

Mattson Properties, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 40,611 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Light Fixtures
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Picture Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Property is near a beach
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Schools

  • Tbd Elementary School
  • Melican Middle School
  • Algonquin Regional High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0720 L:0005,1632164

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,843

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.93 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Mid-Century Modern
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Flooring - Vinyl, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Paper Based, Exterior Access, Peninsula
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 368
  • Living Area: 1496
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB1175
  • MAIN SO: AN4239
  • Insulation: Full, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Deeded Rights)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Under, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0720 L:0005,1632164
  • Zoning: RC
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40611
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6843

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Algonquin Regional
  • Elementary School: Tbd
  • Middle Or Junior School: Melican

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2026
Closed on
May 18, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judy Boyle
REMAX Executive Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Mattson
Mattson Properties, LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
6.67%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.07%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
0.0623%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $560,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $700,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Sold $560,000 +6.7% $374 / Sq Ft
05/06/2026 05/06/26 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2026 04/29/26 For Sale $525,000 -- $351 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $6,843 $480,200 $252,300 $227,900
2024 $5,956 $417,100 $204,200 $212,900
2023 $6,043 $408,600 $192,600 $216,000
2022 $5,930 $359,600 $183,400 $176,200
2021 $1,435 $330,900 $166,600 $164,300
2020 $5,718 $331,500 $166,600 $164,900
2019 $1,535 $322,800 $166,600 $156,200
2018 $5,887 $338,500 $199,000 $139,500
2017 $5,707 $328,200 $199,000 $129,200
2016 $5,522 $321,600 $194,600 $127,000
2015 $5,489 $328,100 $207,800 $120,300
2014 $5,299 $319,400 $207,800 $111,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73509728

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NBOR-000720-000000-000005

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