For sale

Price cut: $20K (9/16)

$749,000

17 Hillside Dr, Townsend, MA 01469

4beds

2,860sqft

$5,346/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1997

2.5 Acres Lot

$733,400 Zestimate^®

$262/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick fireplaceBarn-style shedComposite deckCherry kitchenBuilt-in librarySeparate dining roomHardwood floors

Set on 2.5 wooded acres, this four-bedroom Townsend Colonial offers a built-in library, a bonus room and inviting outdoor spaces. Custom pine shelving, a brick fireplace and French doors give the library its character. The cherry kitchen features a granite island with seating, a wine refrigerator and a window-lined breakfast nook opening to the composite deck.A front-to-back living room and separate dining room provide space for everyday living and gatherings, complemented by hardwood floors, wainscoting and crown molding. The finished third floor includes a full bath and skylit landing, while the bonus room offers flexibility for work or hobbies.Outside, a stone patio with a fire pit overlooks the surrounding woods and stone walls. A farmer’s porch and barn-style shed complete the setting.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 255.36
Dimensions: 15.2 x 16.8

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 149.33
Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.9

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 190.19
Dimensions: 14.3 x 13.3

Bedroom 4

Level: Third
Area: 252.7
Dimensions: 19 x 13.3

Bedroom 5

Level: Third
Area: 306.02
Dimensions: 14.3 x 21.4

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 190.19
Dimensions: 14.3 x 13.3

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 146.52
Dimensions: 11.1 x 13.2

Living room

Level: First
Area: 206.36
Dimensions: 13.4 x 15.4

Office

Level: First
Area: 146.3
Dimensions: 13.3 x 11

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Features

Office, Den
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Slab,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,860
Total interior livable area: 2,860 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,860

Property

Parking

Parking features: Paved Drive
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Stone Wall

Lot

Size: 2.5 Acres
Features: Wooded, Other

Details

Parcel number: 805738
Zoning: RB2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1997

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Townsend

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $262/sqft
Tax assessed value: $595,000
Annual tax amount: $8,120
Date on market: 8/28/2026

Estimated market value

$733,400

$697,000 - $770,000

$4,837/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/16/2026	Price change	$749,000-2.6%$262/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73569153 Report a problem
8/27/2026	Listed for sale	$769,000+224.9%$269/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73569153 Report a problem
5/30/1997	Sold	$236,675$83/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,120 +2.9%	$559,200 +2.1%
2024	$7,891 -0.5%	$547,600 +5.4%
2023	$7,929 +5.5%	$519,600 +21.7%
2022	$7,518 +1.9%	$426,900 +6%
2021	$7,381 +3.4%	$402,700 +10.1%
2020	$7,137 +1.6%	$365,600 +0.6%
2019	$7,023 +3.3%	$363,300 +8.2%
2018	$6,801 +5.9%	$335,700 +2.8%
2017	$6,420 +2.8%	$326,400 +3.5%
2016	$6,247 +3.1%	$315,500 -0.5%
2015	$6,062 -0.5%	$317,200 +1.9%
2014	$6,090 +7.8%	$311,200 +0.6%
2013	$5,650 +1.2%	$309,400 -6%
2012	$5,583 +8.7%	$329,200 +0.9%
2011	$5,136 +2.3%	$326,300 -0.5%
2010	$5,022 +0.2%	$328,000 -10.7%
2009	$5,011 -1%	$367,400 -2.5%
2008	$5,064 +6.6%	$376,800 -1.1%
2007	$4,749 +3.3%	$380,800 +1.5%
2006	$4,596 -3.4%	$375,200 +6.6%
2005	$4,759 +6.3%	$352,000 +10.7%
2004	$4,476 +2.2%	$318,100
2003	$4,380 -6.3%	$318,100 +14%
2002	$4,673 +14.4%	$279,000 +17.9%
2000	$4,084 +19.3%	$236,600 +20.7%
1999	$3,422	$196,100