$2,895,000
$161K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $17,437/month

Total Views 32,726
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,150 Sq Ft
$562 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Stables
  • Barn or Stable
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bancroft Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

Welcome to 56 Central Street. Standing prominently in the heart of Andover on one of the Globe’s “Best Streets in Greater Boston,” the George Abbott House is a stunning RENOVATED 1796 Georgian-style estate on 2.32 private acres. In addition to the residence, this property features a restored circa1660 Granary, now a two-car garage, and a restored circa1850 Dutch barn. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, this gracious 5000+ sf home blends modern luxury with historic charm. Perfect for entertaining, the newly renovated and expanded chef’s kitchen, butler's pantry, bar, 3/4 bath, mudroom and patio integrate seamlessly with the original floor plan which was meticulously restored/updated in 2004 and 2017 to historic specifications. Period details include 8 fireplaces, soaring ceilings, Victorian millwork, wrap around screen/sun porch, original wide plank flooring, “Indian” shutters, and countless others. Minutes to Phillips Academy and downtown Andover, and only 20 miles north of Boston.

Listing Agent

Kara Ross

Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional Listed on: 03/12/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1796 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SRA

Parking

  • 8 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 8 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bancroft Elementary School
  • Doherty Middle School
  • Andover High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Barn or Stable

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1840064

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,878

Year Built

Built in 1796 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

8

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Georgian
  • Year Built: 1796
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Decorative Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, 3/4 Bath, Den, Home Office, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Sun Room
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding, Flooring - Concrete
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Window Seat
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5150
  • Living Area: 5150
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 8
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1840064
  • Zoning: SRA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.32
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 101059
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 24878

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Andover
  • Elementary School: Bancroft
  • Middle Or Junior School: Doherty

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $24,878 $1,931,500 $896,100 $1,035,400
2023 $23,863 $1,746,900 $808,200 $938,700
2022 $22,242 $1,523,400 $716,200 $807,200
2021 $21,351 $1,396,400 $652,200 $744,200
2020 $20,493 $1,365,300 $636,500 $728,800
2019 $20,295 $1,329,100 $618,200 $710,900
2018 $19,401 $1,240,500 $583,800 $656,700
2017 $18,577 $1,223,800 $572,500 $651,300
2016 $18,137 $1,223,800 $572,500 $651,300
2015 $17,467 $1,166,800 $550,700 $616,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $2,895,000 -5.3% $562 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $3,056,000 0.0% $593 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Off Market $3,056,000 -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $3,056,000 +94.0% $593 / Sq Ft
05/19/2020 05/19/20 Sold $1,575,000 -6.0% $313 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/18/2020 03/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $333 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Not Resolvable $1,575,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $1,950,000 --
Deed $1,950,000 --
Deed $826,000 --
Deed $826,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $227,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $375,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73344442

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ANDO-000074-000001