For sale

Price cut: $25K (7/8)

$600,000

549 Main St, Townsend, MA 01474

6beds

4,494sqft

$3,957/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1800

0.62 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$134/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Oversized two-car garageExposed beamsMultiple fireplacesExpansive gathering spaces

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.

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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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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: $134/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

$5,705/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/8/2026	Price change	$600,000-4%$134/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73519547 Report a problem
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