Sold Sep 1, 2026
$180,000About this home
Your opportunity to own at Harvard Ridge Condos! 196 Swanson Road, Unit 501 offers a fantastic, affordable find in Boxborough with many updates already completed for you. This one-bedroom property has been refreshed with new paint and stylish new flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the entire layout. The kitchen offers plenty of functionality, while the primary bedroom serves as a comfortable retreat with ample storage. A full bath with tile flooring and tub/shower completes this unit, and for added convenience, you'll find common laundry facilities located right in the building.Situated in a wooded setting, this property is surrounded by nearby conservation land and trails, offering plenty of space to get outside and explore. It also offers incredible accessibility, as you are just minutes from I-495, Route 111, and nearby commuter rail stations. Everyday conveniences and the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District are also within easy reach. Don't miss out on this property that is ready for its next owner!
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Listed by Jennifer Gavin · Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord · MLS #73574151
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 3
- Heating
- Electric Baseboard
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Basement
- No
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1973
- Parking
- 1
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Water
- Shared Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- RES
Financial3 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $2,524
- Assessment year
- 2026
- HOA fee
- $498 (billing period not supplied)
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $175,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$1,095 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $885
- Property tax
- $210
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $2,524. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $498. The billing period was not supplied; confirm the monthly amount before adding it.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
More property insights
Automated value estimate $177,130
Estimated range $170,731–$183,530.
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Photo-based condition insights
Overall presentation: above average
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