Nestled along scenic Main Street in Townsend, this beautifully updated New England home seamlessly blends timeless character with modern comfort. Rich in charm and architectural detail, the property features expansive gathering spaces, multiple fireplaces, exposed beams, and a dramatic vaulted great room filled with natural light. The renovated kitchen offers a clean, modern aesthetic complete with a large center island ideal for entertaining and everyday living. A flexible floor plan provides endless possibilities for multigenerational living, working from home, or creating dedicated recreation and lounge spaces. Adding even more potential, the unfinished bonus space above the oversized two-car garage is ready to be transformed into a studio, game room, guest suite, or additional living area tailored to your needs.
For sale
$625,000
549 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474
6beds
4,494sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
0.62 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized two-car garageExposed beamsMultiple fireplacesExpansive gathering spaces
- 43 days |
- 1,177 |
- 60 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benjamin Bradway 508-733-3456,
Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty 508-366-9608
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73519547
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 211.83
- Dimensions: 13.67 x 15.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 212.5
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 16.67
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 237.67
- Dimensions: 15.42 x 15.42
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 231.08
- Dimensions: 14.75 x 15.67
Bedroom 5
- Level: First
- Area: 205.38
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 15.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 30.42
- Dimensions: 6.08 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 55.42
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 66.35
- Dimensions: 8.75 x 7.58
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 379.17
- Dimensions: 14 x 27.08
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 610.42
- Dimensions: 25 x 24.42
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 384.65
- Dimensions: 15.92 x 24.17
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 242.84
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 15.58
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,494
- Total interior livable area: 4,494 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,494
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Pool - Inground
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Other Water View (See Remarks)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Other (See Remarks),Water
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 803315
- Zoning: RA3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $515,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,825
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,460/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000-12%$139/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73519547 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Listing removed | $710,000$158/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73330151 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $710,000+25.7%$158/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73330151 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $565,000+0.9%$126/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73126111 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2023 | Price change | $559,900-1.8%$125/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73126111 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $569,900+72.7%$127/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73126111 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Sold | $330,000$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,825 +3% | $607,800 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $8,571 -1.3% | $594,800 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $8,684 +5.9% | $569,100 +22.2% |
| 2022 | $8,203 +3.8% | $465,800 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $7,900 +2.3% | $431,000 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $7,722 +1.6% | $395,600 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $7,597 +6.5% | $393,000 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $7,136 +7.7% | $352,200 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $6,627 +2.5% | $336,900 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $6,465 +3.3% | $326,500 -0.3% |
| 2015 | $6,260 -7% | $327,600 -4.8% |
| 2014 | $6,732 +5% | $344,000 -2% |
| 2013 | $6,411 +1.8% | $351,100 -5.4% |
| 2012 | $6,297 +5.5% | $371,300 -2.1% |
| 2011 | $5,969 +2.8% | $379,200 |
| 2010 | $5,806 -0.8% | $379,200 -11.6% |
| 2009 | $5,853 +1.4% | $429,100 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $5,772 +7.7% | $429,500 0% |
| 2007 | $5,357 -1.1% | $429,600 -2.8% |
| 2006 | $5,417 -0.5% | $442,200 +9.8% |
| 2005 | $5,443 +5.2% | $402,600 +9.5% |
| 2004 | $5,175 +2.8% | $367,800 +0.7% |
| 2003 | $5,032 -1% | $365,400 +20.4% |
| 2002 | $5,085 +14.2% | $303,600 +17.7% |
| 2000 | $4,453 +5.7% | $258,000 +6.8% |
| 1999 | $4,214 | $241,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01474
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Spaulding Memorial SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.5 mi
- 4/10Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10North Middlesex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spaulding Memorial
- Middle: Hawthorne Brook
- High: North Middlesex Regional
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Townsend
- 01474
- 549 Main St
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