8 South St, Townsend MA 01469

Townsend, MA 01469

$749,900

Est. $4,487/month

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,631

Sq Ft

$460

Price/Sq Ft

1.70

Acres

1803

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

10 hours 6 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Apr 7, 2026 • MLS# 73497385 Copied!

About this home

INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY at HISTORIC TOWNSEND HARBOR! Here's your chance to live alongside the Squannacook River and enjoy the sounds of the harbor waterfall across the street. This lovingly maintained Federal Style Antique circa 1803 is well-sited on beautifully manicured 1.7 Acres with Gazebo and expansive lawn ideal for pets and play-space. A true classic style with twin end-chimney hip-roof desgin and red-brick ends on the exterior. Features include a blend of modern conveniences including updated 200 AMP electrical, new boiler (2020), recent roof, and a generator connection. The comfortable 8 Room floor plan boasts formal dining room, kitchen w/breakfast nook, formal living room, family room, 2 or 3 Bedrooms, Office/Bonus Rm, four Rumford fireplaces, some wide-board flooring, architectural moldings, First Floor Laundry, built-ins, and a spacious screened porch & outdoor brick patio. Handy to shopping area and just steps to new rail trail. Title 5 Approved (3 BR System).

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1803

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

1,631 sq ft

Total Rooms

Facts & Features

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 None

Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine

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

Fireplace Family Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 4

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

Laundry First Floor, Washer Hookup

Features Sun Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial, Antique

Roof Shingle

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

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Screened, Patio

Parking

Has Garage Yes

Features Carriage Shed, Off Street, Stone/gravel

Total Spaces 4

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, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Sun Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room

Windows: Storm Window(s)

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

Laundry: First Floor, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique

Year Built: 1803

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling: None

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 Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Carriage Shed, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4

Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room

Waterfront: Yes

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

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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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

High Schools

1 school

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

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Apr 7, 2026

$749,900

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Agent: Linda Bourgeois Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/07/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$749,900	-	-	Original listing

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Apr 7, 2026	New Listing Added	$749,900	—

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Time on Market

10 hours 6 minutes

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$460

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

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Linda Bourgeois

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford

Agent MLS ID H0627971

Office MLS ID AN6242

Listing Data Updated Apr 7, 2026 4:40 PM EDT

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