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498 Old County Road, Westport, MA

Westport · MA 02790

$465,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2466
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1790
Lot size: 0.26 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $193 / Sq.Ft
Parking: Unknown
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

The CAPTAIN JOHN GIFFORD HOUSE, circa 1775, at the Head of Westport; rich in history, a diverse settlement in days gone by! At the headwaters of tidal Westport river amidst like antique houses, this 3/4 rustic Georgian on a quarter acre offers a colorful past. 3 BR's, 2 BA's. The 2466 sf house, gutted in the 1980's when sheet rock replaced lathe & plaster, retains its early charm boasting 6 fireplaces two of which function, 12 over 12 windows grace front facade, wide board floors, front & back staircases. Formal dining w/fireplace, sitting & reading rooms, two offices. A courtyard beckons w/brick patio, grapevine adorned pergola; prolific apple trees, blackberry bushes, herb garden. 200 amps service, security system, natural gas. Huge antique barn & your very own 3-seater outhouse complete the picture. Claim a bench at the Head store renowned for its doughnuts and bemuse happenings at the Head, water views or better yet, drop in your kayak. WOW!

Neighborhood & Transit

498 Old County Road, Westport · MA 02790

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
2073 days
Listing Price:
$475,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$193
Tax Assessment:
$326,800 in 2020
Taxes:
$234 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
2,466 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
4
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
Private Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
11,108 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot
Exterior Features
Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Barn/Stable

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Post & Beam
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full

Listing information

Listing agent
Suzanne Alden
Listing office
William Raveis
MLS PIN #
72631314