Danvers Wow House: See What Just Sold For $400K

DANVERS, MA -- Sometimes the best gauge for the market is what's recently sold in town. The realtor was mighty excited by this little home billed as a starter home (check out the all caps below). It was listed in January for $369,000 but sold on Feb. 16 for $400,000. See what else the realtor had to say about it:

• Address: 9 Shawmut Ave, Danvers, Massachusetts
• Sale Price: $400,000
• Square Feet: 1173
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1 Baths
• Built: 1940
• Features: Perfect Starter Home! Nothing to do, but unpack & enjoy your updated kitchen & bathroom, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS & 2 car garage. Located in the highly desirable Highlands School District, this SUN-SPLASHED move-in-ready ranch in an ideal COMMUTER LOCATION, only mins to 128 & rte 1, shopping & the Danvers Rail Trail. Set on a gorgeous lot with plenty of CURB APPEAL, this home comes complete with a great backyard highlighted by a stone patio, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee while overlooking your professionally landscaped yard. The OPEN CONCEPT floor plan boasts a FIREPLACED living room, generous Eat-In-Kitchen, two good sized bedrooms & a large family room in the finished lower level. GAS COOKING! With expansion possibilities in the walk-up attic, this home is perfect for the family looking for a place with growth potential or as a single level downsizing option or condo alternative.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.