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5 Forbes Lane

Andover, MA 01810

3 beds
2 baths
2,888 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$373 per sqft
1952 build
– on site

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Extraordinary CHARMING sun-drenched Cape on a choice lot near Phillips and Pike School with loads of perennial gardens and beautiful stone wall. Current owners have updated the kitchen with Black Dog Builders. Cream cabinets and oversized center island with wood finish, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and brick accent wall is open to a spacious family room with cathedral ceiling and large windows - perfect for entertaining. Formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins, wainscoting and crown molding. Dining room with more built-ins located off the kitchen. Enjoy that perfect home office with plenty of bookshelves and access to a three-season sunroom. Flexible floorplan with first-floor bedroom and full bath with tile surround and granite counters. Upstairs two spacious bedrooms. Master has a sitting area and/or walk-in closet. Attached two-car garage. Central air. Quick access to town, train, highway, Pike School and Philips Academy.

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Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 22, 2023 •

MLS# 72936667 —

The Building

Year Built:

1952
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Cape
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Rain Gutters
Door Features:

Insulated Doors
Window Features:

Skylight
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

2888
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Closet
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Skylight
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Office Level:

First
Office Features:

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2888
Living Room Area:

360
Living Room Length:

24
Living Room Width:

15
Kitchen Area:

220
Kitchen Length:

20
Kitchen Width:

11
Dining Room Area:

169
Dining Room Length:

13
Dining Room Width:

13
Family Room Area:

288
Family Room Length:

18
Family Room Width:

16
Office Area:

176
Office Length:

16
Office Width:

11
Bedroom 2 Area:

143
Bedroom 3 Area:

208
Bedroom 2 Length:

13
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

16
Bedroom 3 Width:

13
Master Bedroom Area:

252
Master Bedroom Length:

18
Master Bedroom Width:

14

Location

Directions:

Route 28 to Hidden to Forbes
Latitude:

42.641269
Longitude:

-71.134152

The Property

Parcel Number:

1839170
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.56
Lot Size SqFt:

24567
Lot Size Acres:

0.56
Zoning:

SRB
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

See Inclusion/Exclusions On Paperclip
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Lot:

21
Tax Map Number:

57
Tax Book Number:

15725
Tax Annual Amount:

11784
Tax Assessed Value:

807100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 2 Level:

First
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - 3/4
Master Bath Features:

No

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater,Leased Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

South
Middle Or Junior School:

Doherty
High School:

High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Phillips Academy and Pike School area
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$363/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/28/22 Mar 28, 2022	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,080,000	61.4% (3.4% / YR)
3/12/04 Mar 12, 2004		MLSPIN	$669,000

House Sold on 3/28/2022

$1,080,000

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5 Forbes Lane

Andover, MA 01810