Dimensions12 x 15
FeaturesCloset, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
78 Shaker Rd, Harvard MA 01451
Harvard, MA 01451
$1,300,000
$1,100,000
Est. $7,752/month
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About this home
Owner will consider offers. Eat, Pray, Live, Create. Be inspired in this spacious home that has fledged artists, writers, thinkers and scholars for more than a century. Built by Shakers with a thoughtful simple aesthetic that connected this home to a whole community. Whether you need space, privacy, light, nature or quietude, this home and location have it all. Pure Shaker detail. The floorplan includes a large living room with a fireplace, a very large dining room, two full and one-half bath, multiple living levels allowing for any use imaginable. Interior features include natural woodwork, warm wood floors, large windows, a sunporch with banked windows, Shaker peg rails, built-in cupboards in nearly every room and classic Shaker stair railings. Set on over two acres offering garden areas abutting New England Forest. Come discover what Harvard and this wonderful Shaker home can offer you. Potential for interior ADU or nonprofit adaptive reuse.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
15.4%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Back On Market
Jun 30, 2026
Active
Status: Active under contract
Jun 22, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Price Reduced
Jun 2, 2026
$1,100,000
$100,000
(-8.33%)
From $1,200,000 to $1,100,000 (-8.3%)
Price Reduced
Jan 13, 2026
$1,200,000
$100,000
(-7.69%)
From $1,300,000 to $1,200,000 (-7.7%)
Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$1,300,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | • Back On Market | - | - | - | Active |
| 06/22/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/02/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,100,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,200,000 to $1,100,000 (-8.3%) |
| 01/13/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,200,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,300,000 to $1,200,000 (-7.7%) |
| 11/12/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,300,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Property Is Within Local Historic District
Exclusions
Personal Property
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Additional finished attic level and porch area( unheated)
Documents
None
County
Worcester
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
267 days
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
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
7,012 sq ft above grade
Dimensions13 x 15
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 15
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions7 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions8 x 15
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
Dimensions15 x 16
FeaturesCloset, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 16.5
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions4 x 9
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 22
FeaturesCloset, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 15
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 15
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 34
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 17
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
Nearby Schools
School information not available for this location.
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Neighborhood
78 Shaker Rd, Harvard MA 01451
Harvard, MA 01451
Listing Information
Listing Agent
John Petraglia
Listing Office
Petraglia Real Estate Services
Office Phone
508-476-7745
Agent MLS ID
K0002022
Office MLS ID
K01250
Listing Data Updated
Aug 5, 2026 2:17 PM EDT
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