NOT LISTED FOR SALE

498 Old County Rd Westport, MA 02790

Estimated Value: $648,000 - $779,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,466 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $465,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,106/month

228 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden
  • Fruit Trees
  • Security Service

About This Home

As of February 2021

The CAPTAIN JOHN GIFFORD HOUSE, circa 1775, at the Head of Westport; rich in history, a diverse settlement in days gone by! At the headwaters of tidal Westport river amidst like antique houses, this 3/4 rustic Georgian on a quarter acre offers a colorful past. 3 BR’s, 2 BA’s. The 2466 sf house, gutted in the 1980's when sheet rock replaced lathe & plaster, retains its early charm boasting 6 fireplaces two of which function, 12 over 12 windows grace front facade, wide board floors, front & back staircases. Formal dining w/fireplace, sitting & reading rooms, two offices. A courtyard beckons w/brick patio, grapevine adorned pergola; prolific apple trees, blackberry bushes, herb garden. 200 amps service, security system, natural gas. Huge antique barn & your very own 3-seater outhouse complete the picture. Claim a bench at the Head store renowned for its doughnuts and bemuse happenings at the Head, water views or better yet, drop in your kayak. WOW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Alden

William Raveis Inspire Listed on: 03/08/2020

William Raveis Inspire

Last Buyer's Agent

Clifton LaPorte

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1790

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Wired For Sound
  • Rain Gutters
  • Barn or Stable
  • Basement

Community Details

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,360

Year Built

Built in 1790

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 192.62
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Lead Paint: Yes
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1790

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • No Rooms: 10
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Other Room 1: Name: Home Office, On Level: First Floor
  • Other Room 2: Name: Home Office, On Level: First Floor
  • Other Room 3: Name: Other, On Level: Second Floor
  • Other Room 4: Name: Other, On Level: Second Floor
  • Main Lo: AC1444
  • Main So: AN6527
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2466.00

Exterior Features

  • Frontage: 210.00
  • Construction: Post & Beam
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees, Garden Area
  • Foundation: Fieldstone, Granite
  • Foundation Size: 28x26,19x20,25x

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Private Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 4
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Highway Access

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 326800.00
  • Lot: 108
  • Acre: 0.26
  • Lot Size: 11108.00
  • Page: 260
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Description: Corner

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2810.02
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2998587
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2020
Closed on
Feb 25, 2021
Sold by
Bosso Christopher and Goetsch Marcia A
Bought by
Int Clifton O Laporte Jr
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Alden
William Raveis Inspire
Buyer's Agent
Clifton LaPorte
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.11%
Current Estimated Value
$710,867

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,867
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.39%
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Outstanding Balance
$333,472
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$377,395

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2004
Sold by
Rubino Andrew F and Rubino Amy S
Bought by
Bosso Christopher and Goetsch Marcia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1988
Sold by
Cornish William
Bought by
Rubino Andrew F
Source: Public Records

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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
Int Clifton O Laporte Jr $465,000 None Available
Bosso Christopher $425,000 --
Rubino Andrew F $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Int Clifton O Laporte Jr $372,000
Previous Owner Rubino Andrew F $333,000
Previous Owner Rubino Andrew F $77,000
Previous Owner Rubino Andrew F $67,900
Previous Owner Rubino Andrew F $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $465,000 -2.1% $189 / Sq Ft
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2020 10/04/20 For Sale $475,000 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Price Changed $475,000 -4.0% $193 / Sq Ft
06/06/2020 06/06/20 Price Changed $495,000 -3.9% $201 / Sq Ft
03/08/2020 03/08/20 For Sale $515,000 -- $209 / 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 $4,360 $585,200 $164,800 $420,400
2024 $4,321 $559,000 $146,300 $412,700
2023 $4,285 $525,100 $133,300 $391,800
2022 $2,855 $368,400 $133,300 $235,100
2021 $2,855 $331,200 $110,200 $221,000
2020 $2,755 $326,800 $105,800 $221,000
2019 $2,784 $336,600 $105,800 $230,800
2018 $3,470 $424,700 $113,000 $311,700
2017 $3,422 $429,400 $113,000 $316,400
2016 $3,184 $402,500 $113,000 $289,500
2015 $3,094 $390,200 $113,000 $277,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72631314

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WPOR-000033-000000-000108