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38 W Elm St, Townsend MA 01474

Townsend, MA 01474 • West Townsend
$305,000
Est. $2,162/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,544
Sq Ft
$120
Price/Sq Ft
5.13
Acres
1870
Year Built
99
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 9, 2019 • MLS# 72479209 Copied!

About this home

WEST TOWNSEND! 5+ acres with BARN, fenced field, and an antique farmhouse are waiting for You! The house includes a mudroom entry, utility room, cabinet kitchen, dining room with greenhouse window and original fireplace, living room with wood stove, 1st floor bedroom, and a full bath with laundry. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with balcony and walk-up attic access and the master suite with 3/4 bath; also sewing nook and office. From the main level are steps up to a former barn, now converted to workshop with roll out ramp for mower, snowblower, etc. The property offers ample storage area! The detached newer barn has two horse stalls, paddock access, chicken house, hay loft, running water and electric power. What a wonderful country home!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,544 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $324,900
Final Sale Price: $305,000
Difference: $19,900 (-6.1%)
Performance Metrics
93.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $128
Sale $/sq ft: $120
This property sold for $120 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.1% below the original asking price.

At 99 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 2,544 sq ft
Lot Size 5.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Home Office, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture Antique, Farmhouse
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony, Barn/stable, Paddock, Garden, Horses Permitted
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Inspection Required For Sale, Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,034
Assessed Value $260,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Home Office, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique, Farmhouse
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Garden, Horses Permitted
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

West Townsend

38 W Elm St, Townsend MA 01474

Townsend, MA 01474

Walkability

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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

2 schools
B-
Spaulding Memorial School
1.4 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
Squannacook Early Childhood Center
1.8 mi
89 students Moderate
Grades PK-03
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Hawthorne Brook School
1.9 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
North Middlesex Regional High School
4.2 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
C
Fitchburg High School
4.9 mi | #255 of 346 | Score: 45.8
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
1,220 students Diverse
15 sports • 1,110 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

54.4%
Price Range
101
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73539397
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 22, 2026
$669,000
MLS #73539397 - Active
Sold
Aug 23, 2019
$305,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 101
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2019
$314,900
Original listing
Office: EXIT New Options Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 22, 2026 Sold $669,000
Apr 9, 2019 New Listing Added $314,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
99 days
Price per Sq Ft
$120

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $5,034 $260,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,034
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$260,400

Listing Information

Listing Office EXIT New Options Real Estate
Agent MLS ID H6342283
Office MLS ID H95173
Listing Data Updated Aug 23, 2019 2:15 PM EDT
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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