31 South St, Townsend MA 01469

Townsend, MA 01469
$270,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,222
Sq Ft
$221
Price/Sq Ft
0.50
Acres
1900
Year Built
4
Parking
68
Days on Market
Sold 2026 Listed Oct 7, 2025 • MLS# 73440781 Copied! • Updated Jan 13, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $314,900
Final Sale Price: $270,000
Difference: $44,900 (-14.3%)
Performance Metrics
85.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
68
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $258
Sale $/sq ft: $221
This property sold for $221 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 68 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$221/sq ft
Area Median
$324/sq ft
Difference
31.9%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Attention Contractors & Flippers! Rare waterfront opportunity on Harbor Pond in Townsend! This 6-room, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers endless potential and is ready for renovation and updates throughout. The first floor includes a bedroom, an open dining/kitchen area, and a living room with stunning pond views. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, including one with its own water view. Situated on a half-acre lot, the property provides direct access for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing right from your backyard. With a prime commuter location near Route 119, this is your chance to reimagine and restore a rare waterfront property in Townsend!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

35.6%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590267
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Oct 13, 2026
$489,000
MLS #73590267 - Active
✓
Sold
Jan 9, 2026
Property sold
⏳
Pending Sale
Dec 7, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 7, 2025
$314,900
Original listing
Agent: The Fredette Group Office: Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 7, 2025
$314,900
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,732 $257,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,732
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$257,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,222 sq ft
Lot Size 0.50 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Bungalow
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Driveway
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $3,732
Assessed Value $257,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 69 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,222 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Bungalow
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Pond, Direct Access, Public
View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
School District
North Middlesex School District local
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
77% attend college
64% 4-Year 13% 2-Year 24% Out of State 0% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
2.7% Above Average
2.7% Suspensions 0.3% In-School
↓ 2.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Squannacook Early Childhood Center
2.3 mi
262 students Moderate
Grades PK-03
C+
Spaulding Memorial School
2.4 mi | #517 of 825 | Score: 44.2
Dropped 244 spots from last year
-14 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 02-04
Lunenburg Primary School
3.7 mi
389 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-02
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Hawthorne Brook School
2.2 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 36.7
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
440 students Less Diverse
Grades 04-08
B+
Lunenburg Middle School
4.2 mi | #127 of 352 | Score: 46.8
Improved 7 spots from last year
-11.4 below state avg
382 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
C+
Nissitissit Middle School
4.6 mi | #224 of 352 | Score: 38.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-19.3 below state avg
500 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
North Middlesex Regional High School
0.7 mi | #113 of 346 | Score: 59.5
Improved 14 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
649 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
B+
Lunenburg High School
4.2 mi | #140 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Dropped 95 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
433 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,022 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

31 South St, Townsend MA 01469

Townsend, MA 01469

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Fredette Group
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
Office Phone 978-692-3280
Agent MLS ID TM346263
Office MLS ID G95166
Listing Data Updated Jan 13, 2026 10:50 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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