197 River Rd, Andover, MA, 01810
About This Home
Enjoy the ease of one-level living in this move-in ready ranch set on a beautiful one-acre lot in one of Andover's most convenient locations. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by a spacious fireplaced living room and an updated eat-in kitchen with new flooring. Three comfortable bedrooms are accompanied by a versatile bonus room with a closet, offering the flexibility for a home office, den, guest room or whatever best suits your lifestyle. The full basement provides abundant storage, while the oversized attached garage offers plenty of space for a vehicle, workshop or hobbies. Outside, the expansive backyard delivers the privacy and open space that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Just minutes to Route 93, downtown Andover, shopping, dining and highly regarded schools, this is an outstanding opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of Andover in a home that's ready for its next chapter.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
Bedroom2
- Level: First
- Area: 153.75
Bedroom3
- Level: First
- Area: 137.368055555
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 102.861111111
Features
- Bonus Room,High Speed Internet
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,320
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 98.25
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 225.555555555
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 206.888888888
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1845071
- Zoning: SRC
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Patio,Rain Gutters
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,437 | $41,244 |
| Home Insurance * | $163 | $1,956 |
| Property Taxes | $725 | $8,700 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $4,679 | $56,148 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $679,900 |
| 2005-03-18 | Sold | $370,300 |
| 2001-10-22 | Sold | $268,500 |
| 1993-10-22 | Sold | $5,000 |
| 1989-08-25 | Sold | $145,000 |
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