For sale

Price cut: $10K (9/11)

$279,900

289 North Ave, Rochester, MA 02770

4beds

1,579sqft

$1,873/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1828

0.36 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$177/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Traditional dining roomScenic cranberry bogsPreservation of open spacePeaceful country setting

Charming 1828 Antique Colonial in Rural Rochester – Bring Your Vision!Discover the timeless appeal of quintessential New England living with this 1828 antique Colonial, nestled in the heart of scenic, rural Rochester. Perfect for contractors, investors, or historic home enthusiasts, this property is brimming with character and awaits your creative updates and restoration to bring it back to its full glory.The classic layout features a central living room, a traditional dining room, and a kitchen ready to be transformed into your dream culinary space. With 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, the home offers a solid foundation for those looking to build equity or customize a piece of local history.Situated in a peaceful, country setting, this location offers the best of South Coast living. Rochester is highly sought-after for its preservation of open space, scenic cranberry bogs, and a top-rated school system.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

None

Features

Basement: Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,579
Total interior livable area: 1,579 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,579

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 0.36 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: M:44 L:8,3469213
Zoning: A/R

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Foundation: Stone

Condition

Year built: 1828

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Rochester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $177/sqft
Tax assessed value: $373,900
Annual tax amount: $4,046
Date on market: 6/10/2026
Exclusions: Buyers' Responsibility To Do Title 5 And Smoke Detector Certification At Buyers' Expense.

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/11/2026	Price change	$279,900-3.4%$177/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529831 Report a problem
7/25/2026	Price change	$289,900-3.3%$184/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529831 Report a problem
6/4/2026	Listed for sale	$299,900$190/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529831 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,046 +1.8%	$373,900 +4%
2024	$3,976 +3.2%	$359,500 +10.8%
2023	$3,851 +11.7%	$324,400 +25.7%
2022	$3,449	$258,000
2021	$3,449 +2.1%	$258,000 +3%
2020	$3,377 +11.7%	$250,500 +16%
2019	$3,024 -7.9%	$216,000 -7.2%
2018	$3,285 +17.7%	$232,800 +20.1%
2017	$2,790 -3.1%	$193,900 -5.6%
2016	$2,878 +2%	$205,400 +2.4%
2015	$2,821 +3.2%	$200,500 +1.6%
2014	$2,734 +0.8%	$197,400 -3.3%
2013	$2,712 +1.1%	$204,200 -2.5%
2012	$2,682 +5.8%	$209,500 -0.6%
2011	$2,534 -10.5%	$210,800 -19.7%
2010	$2,832 +12.9%	$262,500 -1.4%
2009	$2,508 -2%	$266,200 -6%
2008	$2,558 +0.6%	$283,300 -0.2%
2007	$2,543 +25.7%	$283,800 +38.6%
2006	$2,023 +7.3%	$204,800
2005	$1,886 +12.1%	$204,800 +72.4%
2004	$1,682 +5.3%	$118,800
2003	$1,597 +20.1%	$118,800 +27.3%
2001	$1,330 +7.2%	$93,300
2000	$1,241	$93,300