For sale

$100,000

5 Burgess Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

2beds

1,056sqft

$748/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

0.9 Acres Lot

$328,500 Zestimate^®

$95/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

An opportunity to create something new in a town rich with New England charm! Set on a nearly 1-acre corner lot in Townsend, this property offers potential for a fresh start surrounded by mature trees & scenic countryside, neighboring a local Christmas tree farm. Enjoy the appeal of small-town living, with Townsend Common hosting seasonal events, concerts & community gatherings, plus a convenient location between Ashby, Lunenburg & Pepperell, with access to the MA/NH border region. The existing 2 bedroom Ranch has sustained significant fire damage & may be a candidate for teardown or redevelopment. Title 5 passed. Property sold AS IS, AS SEEN. EXTERIOR SHOWINGS ONLY, NO INTERIOR ACCESS. Buyers must be accompanied by an agent with a confirmed ShowingTime appointment. Property must be marketed for 3 weeks. All offers due Nov 16, 2026 at 2PM. Sale subject to a court-issued license to sell.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Heating

Other

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Other

Features

Other
Flooring: Other
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,056
Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,056

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 0.9 Acres
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: M:0019 B:0075 L:0000,804725
Zoning: RA3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

See Remarks
Foundation: Other
Roof: Other

Condition

Year built: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Other (See Remarks)
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Other (See Remarks)

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Townsend

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $95/sqft
Tax assessed value: $290,500
Annual tax amount: $3,994
Date on market: 10/26/2026

Estimated market value

$328,500

$283,000 - $371,000

$2,449/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/26/2026	Listed for sale	$100,000$95/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73594993 Report a problem
1/6/2017	Sold	$100,000-9.1%$95/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/14/2016	Pending sale	$110,000$104/sqft
Source: Sodano Real Estate #72060572 Report a problem
11/16/2016	Price change	$110,000-8.3%$104/sqft
Source: Sodano Real Estate #72060572 Report a problem
9/1/2016	Price change	$120,000-4%$114/sqft
Source: Sodano Real Estate #72060572 Report a problem
4/2/2016	Price change	$125,000-13.8%$118/sqft
Source: Sodano Real Estate #71956097 Report a problem
2/4/2016	Listed for sale	$145,000+70.6%$137/sqft
Source: Sodano Real Estate #71956097 Report a problem
2/25/1994	Sold	$85,000-12.4%$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/21/1992	Sold	$97,000$92/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,765 +1.9%	$259,300 +1.1%
2024	$3,695 +9.1%	$256,400 +15.5%
2023	$3,388 -3.5%	$222,000 +11.3%
2022	$3,511 -1.4%	$199,400 +2.6%
2021	$3,562 +3%	$194,300 +9.7%
2020	$3,459 +1.5%	$177,200 +0.5%
2019	$3,408 +8.9%	$176,300 +14.1%
2018	$3,130 +6%	$154,500 +2.9%
2017	$2,954 +8.2%	$150,200 +8.9%
2016	$2,730 -1.7%	$137,900 -5.1%
2015	$2,777 +8%	$145,300 +10.6%
2014	$2,571 +1.9%	$131,400 -4.9%
2013	$2,524 +0.1%	$138,200 -7.1%
2012	$2,522 +2.3%	$148,700 -5%
2011	$2,465 +0.4%	$156,600 -2.4%
2010	$2,456 +2.5%	$160,400 -8.7%
2009	$2,395 +7%	$175,600 +5.5%
2008	$2,238 +5.1%	$166,500 -2.5%
2007	$2,130 +1.8%	$170,800
2006	$2,092 0%	$170,800 +10.3%
2005	$2,093 +6.7%	$154,800 +11%
2004	$1,961 +2.1%	$139,400
2003	$1,920 -3.8%	$139,400 +17%
2002	$1,995 +13.1%	$119,100 +16.5%
2000	$1,764 +5.6%	$102,200 +6.8%
1999	$1,670	$95,700