INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY at HISTORIC TOWNSEND HARBOR! Here's your chance to live alongside the Squannacook River and enjoy the sounds of the harbor waterfall across the street. This lovingly maintained Federal Style Antique circa 1803 is well-sited on beautifully manicured 1.7 Acres with Gazebo and expansive lawn ideal for pets and play-space. A true classic style with twin end-chimney hip-roof desgin and red-brick ends on the exterior. Features include a blend of modern conveniences including updated 200 AMP electrical, new boiler (2020), recent roof, and a generator connection. The comfortable 8 Room floor plan boasts formal dining room, kitchen w/breakfast nook, formal living room, family room, 2 or 3 Bedrooms, Office/Bonus Rm, four Rumford fireplaces, some wide-board flooring, architectural moldings, First Floor Laundry, built-ins, and a spacious screened porch & outdoor brick patio. Handy to shopping area and just steps to new rail trail. Title 5 Approved (3 BR System).
For sale
$749,900
8 South St, Townsend, MA 01469
2beds
1,631sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1803
1.7 Acres Lot
$728,600 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Family roomFormal dining roomOutdoor brick patioFirst floor laundrySpacious screened porchSome wide-board flooringRecent roof
- 7 days |
- 662 |
- 32 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Bourgeois 978-340-5424,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford 978-692-2121
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73497385
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Partial,Crawl Space,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,631
- Total interior livable area: 1,631 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,631
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carriage Shed, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Has garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Gazebo
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, River, Other Water View (See Remarks)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Other (See Remarks),Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Stream, River, Frontage, Direct Access
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
- Features: Easements, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Gazebo
- Parcel number: 805342
- Zoning: RA3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1803
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks), Generator Connection
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $431,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,935
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$728,600
$692,000 - $765,000
$3,583/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900+158.7%$460/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73497385 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2005 | Sold | $289,900$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,725 +2.6% | $394,300 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $5,578 -0.4% | $387,100 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $5,599 +4.1% | $366,900 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $5,380 +2.6% | $305,500 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $5,246 +3% | $286,200 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $5,093 +1.5% | $260,900 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $5,016 +9.1% | $259,500 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $4,599 +7.2% | $227,000 +4% |
| 2017 | $4,292 +3.4% | $218,200 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $4,150 +1.6% | $209,600 -1.9% |
| 2015 | $4,084 +2.5% | $213,700 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,984 +0.3% | $203,600 -6.4% |
| 2013 | $3,972 +0.9% | $217,500 -6.3% |
| 2012 | $3,938 +7.4% | $232,200 -0.3% |
| 2011 | $3,666 +2.8% | $232,900 |
| 2010 | $3,566 +2.2% | $232,900 -9% |
| 2009 | $3,489 +1.7% | $255,800 +0.2% |
| 2008 | $3,431 +8.2% | $255,300 +0.4% |
| 2007 | $3,171 +1.8% | $254,300 |
| 2006 | $3,115 -1.8% | $254,300 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $3,172 +6.4% | $234,600 +10.8% |
| 2004 | $2,980 +2.2% | $211,800 |
| 2003 | $2,916 +11.2% | $211,800 +35.2% |
| 2002 | $2,623 +14.5% | $156,600 +18% |
| 2000 | $2,290 +4.7% | $132,700 +5.8% |
| 1999 | $2,188 | $125,400 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,306/mo
Principal & interest
$3675
Property taxes
$631
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01469
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 6/10North Middlesex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- NASquannacook Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.4 mi
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