8 Washington Street, Sherborn MA 01770

Sherborn, MA 01770
$1,600,000
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,430
Sq Ft
$295
Price/Sq Ft
9.53
Acres
1819
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
165
Days on Market
Sold Listed Nov 11, 2004 • MLS# 70116052 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,795,000
Final Sale Price: $1,600,000
Difference: $195,000 (-10.9%)
Performance Metrics
89.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
165
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $331
Sale $/sq ft: $295
This property sold for $295 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.9% below the original asking price.

At 165 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$295/sq ft
Area Median
$442/sq ft
Difference
33.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

LANDMARK GENTLEMAN'S 9 ACRE ESTATE WITH GORGEOUS GROUND AND POOL SITED IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC SHERBORN CENTER. THIS CIRCA 1818 FEDERAL COLONIAL WITH HEIGHT CEILINGS AND CURVED STAIR HAS 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS, 2 STORY KITCHEN WITH FIREPLACE AND ITALIAN TILE, FAMILY ROOM, PORCHES, ROMANTIC OLD FASHIONED GARDENS AND MUCH MUCH MORE. RETURN TO THE PEACE OF DAYS GONE BY.

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Property History

Market Insights

36.6%
Price Range
235
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73566576
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 21, 2026
$1,998,000
MLS #73566576 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72005556
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 26, 2016
$1,267,500
MLS #72005556
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Sold
May 26, 2005
$1,600,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 235
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Listed for Sale
Nov 11, 2004
$1,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Prudence B. Hay Office: Rutledge Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $18,276 $1,232,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,276
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$1,232,400

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1819
Living Area 5,430 sq ft
Lot Size 9.53 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 6
Basement Full
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Foyer, Sun Room, Play Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool In Ground
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener
Total Spaces 8
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Private, Private Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $18,276
Assessed Value $1,232,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions 3 Lights In Kitchen Unless Wanted,Spice Rack,Faucet In Bar
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 235 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1819
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
5,430 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Foyer, Sun Room, Play Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full
Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1819
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Private, Private Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features: Attic Vent Elec.

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Community Amenities:
School District
Dover-Sherborn School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
↓ 5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A+
Pine Hill School
0.5 mi | #31 of 825 | Score: 64.0
Improved 185 spots from last year
+5.8 above state avg
393 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
The Tobin School
2.5 mi
Grades PK
C-
Harmony Grove Elementary School
2.5 mi | #710 of 825 | Score: 34.9
Improved 118 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
434 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School
2.9 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Dropped 12 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
459 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
J F Kennedy Middle School
3.3 mi | #37 of 352 | Score: 59.2
Improved 5 spots from last year
+1 above state avg
867 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
A
Robert H. Adams Middle School
3.8 mi | #53 of 352 | Score: 56.0
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-2.2 below state avg
610 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Natick High School
2.4 mi | #12 of 346 | Score: 75.3
Improved 46 spots from last year
+17.1 above state avg
1,753 students Moderate
20 sports • 2,900 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
A+
Dover-Sherborn Regional High School
2.8 mi | #3 of 346 | Score: 78.6
Same rank as last year
+20.4 above state avg
613 students Diverse
20 sports • 1,512 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata
3.5 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

8 Washington Street, Sherborn MA 01770

Sherborn, MA 01770

Listing Information

Listing Agent Prudence B. Hay
Listing Office Rutledge Properties
Office Phone 781-235-4663
Agent MLS ID BB901091
Office MLS ID BB3820
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:57 PM EDT
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