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About this home
This beautifully transformed approximately 4,900 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and abundant flex space throughout. It boasts timeless curb appeal with a welcoming front porch, multiple patios and decks, a covered outdoor kitchen, and dramatic nighttime lighting that beautifully highlights the impressive stone retaining wall and mature landscaping. Inside, you’ll discover a bright, modern chef’s kitchen featuring a large island, custom built-ins, elegant light hardwood floors, and a show-stopping staircase. Perfectly situated on a serene, tree-lined lot, the property includes new hardscaping, a detached 2-car garage, a firepit, and a spacious outdoor entertaining area.
Builders, Contractors & Capable Buyers, bring your ideas and your tool belt!! Beautifully sited back from the road on a most picturesque, private lot in desirable East Boxford, this Hip-Roof Colonial awaits new owners. Spacious rooms, two fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout & enclosed porch. Great location within walking distance to East Village, Cole Elementary School, Playground, Soccer Field and easy access to major routes and area amenities. Interior and exterior renovations are necessary and as such property will not qualify for VA or FHA financing - Cash or Rehab loan only. The location and community make it well worth the effort! All inspections after accepted offer are for information only. Agents must accompany all Buyers on all showings – no exceptions. Do not walk the property without listing agent present. Showings begin Thursday 8/29.
MLS PIN #30179687
Jun 30, 1998
Sold
$498,500
$102/sq ft
May 12, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 14, 1997
Listed
$498,900
$102/sq ft
-VILLAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION.TRADITIONAL HOME WITH ELEGANT USE OF STONE,CLAPBOARD & DENTILS HAS A BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR PLAN. GREAT RM.ABOVE 2C GARAGE. ROUGHED IN FOR AC,CENTRAL VAC,SECURITY. OCCUPANCY MID FEBRUARY 1998.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1990
Sold
$310,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 1989
Sold
$325,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,679 (+2.5%)
$305,100 + $322,000
$627,100
2022
$8,470 (+4.6%)
$254,200 + $302,300
$556,500
2021
$8,101 (+1.8%)
$231,100 + $274,900
$506,000
2020
$7,954 (+8.4%)
$231,100 + $260,800
$491,900
2018
$7,337 (+2.5%)
$220,100 + $232,800
$452,900
2017
$7,158 (+3.1%)
$209,700 + $229,200
$438,900
2016
$6,940 (+5.9%)
$209,700 + $211,900
$421,600
2015
$6,553 (−2.0%)
$209,700 + $200,100
$409,800
2014
$6,689 (+4.0%)
$209,700 + $222,700
$432,400
2013
$6,434 (+1.5%)
$209,700 + $222,700
$432,400
2012
$6,342 (+1.2%)
$223,100 + $227,000
$450,100
2011
$6,264 (+5.7%)
$229,900 + $227,000
$456,900
2010
$5,929
$247,400 + $231,900
$479,300
2009
$5,929
$274,700 + $229,500
$504,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,210
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,210
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1870338
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025.
R-A
Residence-Agricultural District
A Residence-Agricultural District is intended as a district of single-family homes and for continuance of agricultural and accessory buildings customarily incidental for residential and agricultural uses upon one lot.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Mar 15, 2026 • Final
Gas fitter
Install a new furnace and water heater in the basement and a range on the first floor.
Gas
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 15, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a furnace and water heater in the basement. Install a range, kitchen sink, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and ice maker on the first floor. Install toilets, lavatories, bathtubs, shower stalls, a washing machine connection, and a service sink on the second floor and attic.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
51% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boxford, MA • 01921
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
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58
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67
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84
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79
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73
54
63
44
52
35
38
23
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20 Main St
$2,359,794
$9,794 over list price of $2.35M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.1M.