78 Shaker Rd, Harvard MA 01451

Harvard, MA 01451
$1,300,000
Est. $8,763/month
7
Beds
3
Baths
7,012
Sq Ft
$185
Price/Sq Ft
2.30
Acres
1840
Year Built
26
Days on Market
Active Listed Nov 12, 2025 • MLS# 73453731 Copied!

About this home

This extraordinary 1840 Shaker home served as a dwelling for the Shakers, as an inn for visitors, an office and store—used by the current owner as a spacious residence since 1956. The layout includes 4 finished living levels plus walk-up attic and a sub-basement for utilities. Preserved built-in cabinets and pegboard found throughout the house exemplify the fine craftsmanship that the Shakers were renowned for. A large living room features a fireplace and historic built-ins. There are numerous bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, and a host of rooms that can serve as a home office, a studio, playroom, home gym, a workshop and more. A 3-season porch at 2nd level height, has a 3-bay garage below. Set on 2.3 acres on a quiet residential street in Harvard Shaker Village. Come discover Harvard–with plentiful conserved public lands, fine schools, a pond for swimming and boating, access to highway and rail, in a quaint town offering a wonderful sense of community.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1840
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
7,012 sq ft
Total Rooms
21

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1840
Living Area 7,012 sq ft
Lot Size 2.30 acres
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 21

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry Laundry Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Home Office, Study, Play Room, Bedroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture Antique
Roof Slate
Features Porch - Enclosed, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Private
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $23,876
Assessed Value $1,525,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Home Office, Study, Play Room, Bedroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique
Year Built: 1840
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone, Granite, Irregular

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

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Neighborhood

78 Shaker Rd, Harvard MA 01451

Harvard, MA 01451

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Schools

Elementary School
Hildreth
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Middle School
Bromfield
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High School
Bromfield
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Year 15
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$1,300,000
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 12, 2025 New Listing Added $1,300,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
26 days
Price per Sq Ft
$185

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $23,876 $1,525,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$23,876
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,525,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent John Petraglia
Listing Office Petraglia Real Estate Services
Agent MLS ID K0002022
Office MLS ID K01250
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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