8 South St, Townsend MA 01469

Townsend, MA 01469

$570,000

Est. $3,577/month

2

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,631

Sq Ft

$349

Price/Sq Ft

1.70

Acres

1803

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

30

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$5,000 Listed May 24, 2026 • MLS# 73523364 Copied!

About this home

*** $15,000 CREDIT TO BUYER AT CLOSING *** Incredible Property at an Incredible Price in the heart of highly desired Townsend Harbor historic district. Stately Colonial with fabulous curb appeal featuring GORGEOUS 1.7 ACRE park-like grounds alongside the Squannacook River with sprawling lawn to enjoy summer weekends with family & friends, a gazebo, storage shed & brick patio . An antique lover’s dream that beautifully blends historic charm with today's modern conveniences. Some of the many upgrades include 200 AMP CB, New Boiler 2020, generator outlet, and recent roof. It's 8 Room floorplan wraps you in comforting nostalgia with 4 fireplaces, some wideboard floors & built-ins. Shows pride of ownership! The 2 Bonus Rooms upstairs offer flexibility and endless possibilities . 3-BR Septic System/Title 5 Approved. Located handy to commuter routes, shopping area, local dining spots, coffee shops and just steps to the New Squannacook Rail Trail. A Must See! Opportunity is Knocking!!

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1803

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,631 sq ft

Total Rooms

8

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1803

Living Area 1,631 sq ft

Lot Size 1.70 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s), 3 Or More

Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Fireplaces 4

Basement Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry First Floor, Washer Hookup

Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial, Antique, Federal

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Gazebo

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Screened, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Carriage Shed, Off Street, Stone/gravel

Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (see Remarks), Generator Connection

Water Public

Sewer Private Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $5,936

Assessed Value $431,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Mud Room

Windows: Storm Window(s)

Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: First Floor, Washer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique, Federal

Year Built: 1803

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling: Window Unit(s), 3 or More

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Private Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Gazebo

Patio & Porch: Screened, Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures: Workshop, Gazebo

Lot Features: Easements, Level

Road Frontage: 200.00 ft

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 7

Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Carriage Shed, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4

Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Waterfront: Yes

Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Stream, River, Frontage, Direct Access, Private

View: Yes

View Type: Scenic View(s)

Community Amenities: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, Other

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8 South St, Townsend MA 01469

Townsend, MA 01469

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Nearby Schools

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

89 students Moderate

Grades PK-03

B-

Spaulding Memorial School

2.4 mi | #466 of 824 | Score: 45.7

Dropped 193 spots from last year

-12.5 below state avg

413 students Moderate

Strong Attendance

Grades 02-04

Lunenburg Primary School

3.9 mi

374 students Moderate

Grades PK-02

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

C+

Hawthorne Brook School

2.2 mi | #246 of 352 | Score: 37.0

Dropped 5 spots from last year

-21.2 below state avg

449 students Less Diverse

Grades 04-08

C+

Nissitissit Middle School

4.4 mi | #215 of 352 | Score: 39.7

Improved 29 spots from last year

-18.5 below state avg

494 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades 05-08

B+

Lunenburg Middle School

4.4 mi | #126 of 352 | Score: 46.8

Improved 8 spots from last year

-11.4 below state avg

382 students Moderate

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

2 schools

B+

North Middlesex Regional High School

0.5 mi | #110 of 346 | Score: 59.4

Improved 17 spots from last year

+1.2 above state avg

711 students Moderate

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

B+

Lunenburg High School

4.4 mi | #129 of 346 | Score: 57.5

Dropped 84 spots from last year

-0.7 below state avg

452 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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Agent: Linda Bourgeois Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/18/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$570,000	$5,000	-	From $575,000 to $570,000 (-0.9%)
05/24/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$575,000	-	-	Original listing

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Jun 18, 2026	Price Changed	$570,000	-$5,000
May 24, 2026	New Listing Added	$575,000	—

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Days on Market

30 days

Price per Sq Ft

$349

Total Price Drop

-$5,000

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$5,936	$431,700

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