Full of character and ready for new life, this antique farmhouse offers endless potential on a beautiful country lot. The large eat-in kitchen serves as the heart of the home, while the cozy living room with a wood stove adds warmth for the winter months. A dining room with exposed beams provides rustic appeal and easy access to the outdoors, complemented by a bright sun room connecting to both the kitchen and yard. With three bedrooms, a laundry room, and a sauna with a shower, there’s space and comfort throughout. The oversized attached garage offers plenty of room for storage, projects, or a workshop. Outside, enjoy the field-like backyard with mature blueberry bushes. Bring your ideas and make this timeless farmhouse shine again!
For sale
Price cut: $25K (2/27)
$250,000
705 Richardson Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
3beds
1,966sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1.73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Laundry roomBright sun roomOversized attached garageSauna with a showerThree bedroomsLarge eat-in kitchen
- 125 days |
- 3,959 |
- 223 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 06:00am
Listed by:
Cory Gracie 978-430-8753,
LAER Realty Partners 978-827-4018
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73448136
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Slider, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Attic Access, Slider, Sitting Room, Sun Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,966
- Total interior livable area: 1,966 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,966
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Screens, Garden
- Frontage length: 193.00
Lot
- Size: 1.73 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:014.0 B:0046 L:0000.0,337513
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, House of Worship
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ashby
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,823
- Date on market: 10/27/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,291/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$127/sqft |
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| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$140/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Contingent | $275,000$140/sqft |
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| 1/11/2026 | Price change | $275,000-15.4%$140/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000$165/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,823 -14.2% | $251,000 -12.5% |
| 2024 | $4,454 +6.4% | $286,800 +12.5% |
| 2023 | $4,185 +17.3% | $254,900 +26.4% |
| 2022 | $3,568 +10.3% | $201,700 +15.7% |
| 2021 | $3,235 -0.6% | $174,400 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $3,256 -15.2% | $172,900 -1.2% |
| 2019 | $3,838 +23.7% | $175,000 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $3,102 +2.6% | $153,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,022 +3.6% | $145,100 |
| 2016 | $2,917 +2.1% | $145,100 |
| 2015 | $2,856 +0.8% | $145,100 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $2,834 +0.1% | $148,400 -8.5% |
| 2013 | $2,832 +4.3% | $162,100 -2% |
| 2012 | $2,716 +2.3% | $165,400 -7.1% |
| 2011 | $2,654 +1.3% | $178,100 -7.3% |
| 2010 | $2,620 -8.3% | $192,100 -19.6% |
| 2009 | $2,856 +8.3% | $238,800 +4.4% |
| 2008 | $2,638 -4.5% | $228,768 -3.1% |
| 2007 | $2,763 +8.7% | $236,168 -1.1% |
| 2006 | $2,541 -2.7% | $238,793 +8% |
| 2005 | $2,612 -1.7% | $221,200 +12.2% |
| 2004 | $2,658 +8.4% | $197,200 +7.6% |
| 2003 | $2,453 +15.9% | $183,200 +48.6% |
| 2001 | $2,117 +1.3% | $123,300 +4.6% |
| 2000 | $2,089 +11.6% | $117,900 +17.5% |
| 1997 | $1,872 | $100,300 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,373/mo
Principal & interest
$1163
Property taxes
$210
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01431
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ashby Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 6/10North Middlesex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
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