$270,000
SOLD JAN 3, 2025

5 Watson St Spencer, MA 01562

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,034 Sq Ft
10,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$261 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Luther Hill Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming 3-bedroom home in Spencer- a canvas for your creativity. Welcome to this inviting 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom residence nestled in the heart of town. This property offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to put their personal touch on a home while building equity through some cosmetic upgrades. As you step inside, you'll appreciate the spacious layout that flows seamlessly from room to room. The living spaces are filled with natural light, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen is ready for your creative vision-whether you choose to update it with modern finishes or maintain its classic charm, the possibilities are endless. Each bedroom offers ample space and potential for customization to suit your style. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity in Spencer! With some cosmetic updates and personal touches, you can transform this house into your dream home while increasing its value. Schedule your showing today and envision the possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elena Scaplen

Keller Williams Boston MetroWest Listed on: 11/02/2024

Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Kielinen

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,154

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,034 Sq Ft Home
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 110 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1692345

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,154

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 1034
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN5720
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 251.45
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 261.12
  • MAIN SO: AN2314

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

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, Detached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Propane
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1692345
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 20
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3154
  • Tax Book Number: 54263

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Zabecca Llc
Bought by
Smreczak Albert
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kielinen
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Robert Rose
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
6.52%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-32.43%
Original Mortgage
$361,250
Outstanding Balance
$361,250
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$27,107

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2015
Closed on
Sep 4, 2015
Sold by
Cavigioli Marc E and Cavigioli Christoph D
Bought by
Kelly Michael
Seller's Agent
Pam Crawford
RE/MAX Prof Associates
Buyer's Agent
Alice Racicot Tomasino
Real Broker MA, LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.01%
Original Mortgage
$158,163
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $425,000 None Available
Deed $425,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $361,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $361,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $173,992 FHA
Previous Owner $181,623 FHA
Previous Owner $158,163 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $425,000 +6.5% $252 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $399,000 +47.8% $237 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $270,000 +3.8% $261 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2024 11/02/24 For Sale $260,000 +67.7% $251 / Sq Ft
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Sold $155,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Off Market $155,000 -- --
06/19/2015 06/19/15 For Sale $169,900 -- $164 / 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 $3,402 $289,800 $37,100 $252,700
2024 $3,154 $275,700 $37,100 $238,600
2023 $2,967 $246,000 $37,100 $208,900
2022 $2,778 $211,100 $33,800 $177,300
2021 $2,508 $178,600 $33,800 $144,800
2020 $2,316 $164,000 $33,800 $130,200
2019 $2,186 $157,700 $30,100 $127,600
2018 $2,083 $155,200 $35,400 $119,800
2017 $2,056 $147,100 $33,800 $113,300
2016 $2,072 $145,000 $33,800 $111,200
2015 $1,960 $143,400 $38,900 $104,500
2014 $1,886 $143,400 $38,900 $104,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73308960

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SPEN-000006U-000042