$485,000
SOLD APR 2, 2025

68 Borkum Rd Spencer, MA 01562

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,934 Sq Ft
2.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$251 Per Sq Ft

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • 2.44 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of April 2025

This property is perfect for those seeking a peaceful, rural lifestyle w/many outside adventures. Nestled on 2.44 acres of wooded bliss. Landscape with perennials, herbs, gardens, raised beds, shed, greenhouse, generator, space for canoes, list goes on. Taking a scenic hike in your back yard on 4 Chimneys Trailhead trails. Relaxing in your screen house or by the stream that meanders through a portion of this property. The 1st floor living room is a spectacular space that is the heart of the home, featuring many windows and skylights that flood the room with natural light, cathedral ceilings along with wood fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering space with ambiance. Adjacent to the living room, the family room features a pellet stove, for more cozy evenings. You will love the 2nd floor Main bedroom that has its own serenity room and lots of space. I don’t have enough room to tell you about the basement and all its glory there. This is your escape from the city to call home

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zenaide Swenson

ERA Key Realty Services - Distinctive Group Listed on: 02/14/2025

ERA Key Realty Services - Distinctive Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Smith

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,765

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 2.44 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Steep Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,934 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Greenhouse
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • 9 Heating Zones
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Generator Hookup
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 110 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Water Treatment System
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 00007 / 00008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1690296

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,765

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 140
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 108
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 341
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 56
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 64
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Family Room Area: 247
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Peninsula
  • Room Kitchen Area: 110
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 510
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Sunken
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1934
  • Living Area: 1934
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: K95310
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 250.78
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 250.78
  • MAIN SO: BB3298
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Gazebo, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Generator Connection
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric, Wood, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Generator, 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • HEAT ZONES: 9

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1690296
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Sloped, Steep Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.44
  • Lot Size Area: 2.44
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 106174
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 271
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4765
  • Tax Block: 00008
  • Tax Book Number: 56605
  • Tax Lot: 00007
  • Tax Map Number: 00R04

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2017
Sold by
Sutherland Hayley A
Bought by
Sutherland Hayley A and Lang Jonathan
Current Estimated Value
$495,361

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2016
Closed on
Jan 12, 2017
Sold by
Proctor Wayne A and Proctor Paula G
Bought by
Sutherland Hayley A
Seller's Agent
Greg Maiser
RE/MAX Prof Associates
Buyer's Agent
Zenaide Swenson
ERA Key Realty Services - Distinctive Group
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$281,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.63%
Original Mortgage
$272,570
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2016
Closed on
Dec 23, 2016
Sold by
Proctor Adam F
Bought by
Proctor Wayne A and Proctor Paula G
Seller's Agent
Greg Maiser
RE/MAX Prof Associates
Buyer's Agent
Zenaide Swenson
ERA Key Realty Services - Distinctive Group
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$281,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,570
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2014
Sold by
Proctor Wayne A and Proctor Paula G
Bought by
Proctor Ft and Proctor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1990
Sold by
R J Lachance Bldrs
Bought by
Proctor Wayne A
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
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $281,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $42,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $489,116 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $489,116 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $260,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $272,570 New Conventional
Previous Owner $44,115 No Value Available
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $485,000 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $485,000 +72.6% $251 / Sq Ft
01/12/2017 01/12/17 Sold $281,000 -3.1% $143 / Sq Ft
12/01/2016 12/01/16 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Price Changed $290,000 -3.3% $148 / Sq Ft
09/22/2016 09/22/16 For Sale $300,000 -- $153 / 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 $4,890 $416,500 $60,100 $356,400
2024 $4,448 $388,800 $60,100 $328,700
2023 $4,272 $354,200 $60,100 $294,100
2022 $4,114 $312,600 $54,700 $257,900
2021 $4,037 $287,500 $54,700 $232,800
2020 $3,804 $269,400 $54,700 $214,700
2019 $3,579 $258,200 $49,900 $208,300
2018 $3,272 $243,800 $56,900 $186,900
2017 $3,185 $227,800 $54,700 $173,100
2016 $3,100 $216,900 $54,700 $162,200
2015 $2,981 $218,100 $60,100 $158,000
2014 $2,868 $218,100 $60,100 $158,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73335520

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SPEN-000004R-000008-000007