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78 Shaker Rd, Harvard MA 01451

Harvard, MA 01451
$1,300,000
$1,100,000
Est. $7,752/month
7
Beds
3
Baths
7,012
Sq Ft
$157
Price/Sq Ft
2.30
Acres
1840
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
241
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$200,000 Listed Nov 11, 2025 • MLS# 73453731 Copied! • Updated Jul 4, 2026

About this home

Eat, Pray, Live, Create. Be inspired in this spacious 20 plus room 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 all of that and more. The interior detail is pure Shaker and is one of the most authentic Shaker Buildings in existence. 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 detail includes 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.

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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%)
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Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$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
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Private
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $23,876
Assessed Value $1,525,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Is Within Local Historic District
Exclusions Personal Property
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) 235 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

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
4 x 9
Bathroom - Half
Dining Room
14 x 22
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce
Kitchen
14 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove
Bedroom2
13 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Living Room
14 x 34
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
Family Room
15 x 17
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Second Floor

Bedroom5
12 x 15
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom4
13 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom3
14 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom2
7 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom3
8 x 15
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Master Bedroom
15 x 16
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Office
14 x 16.5
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Master Bathroom
Yes

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
School District
Harvard School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

2 schools
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
5.1 mi
Grades 01-12
A+
Hildreth Elementary School
3.1 mi | #15 of 824 | Score: 65.2
Improved 206 spots from last year
+7 above state avg
451 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
The Bromfield Middle School
3.0 mi | #75 of 352 | Score: 52.7
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
244 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A
The Bromfield High School
3.0 mi | #58 of 346 | Score: 66.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
+7.9 above state avg
328 students Moderate
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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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 Jul 4, 2026 3:05 AM 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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