For sale

Price cut: $9.6K (6/10)

$548,888

9 Syd Smith Rd, Westminster, MA 01473

4beds

1,904sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1888

3.45 Acres Lot

$536,800 Zestimate^®

$288/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

High-efficiency solar panelsClassic new england barnMultiple outbuildingsSun-drenched enclosed porchMultiple fireplacesCustom built-insHand-hewn beams

Built in 1788, the Phinneas Whitney House is one of those rare properties that stops you in your tracks — and stays with you long after you leave. Hand-hewn beams, wide-plank wood floors, original stone and brick hearths, and custom built-ins deliver the kind of warmth and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated. With multiple fireplaces, every room invites you to slow down and settle in.Outside, 3.45 private acres open up to sweeping views of open fields and rolling countryside — best enjoyed from the sun-drenched enclosed porch made for quiet mornings and golden evenings. A classic New England barn and multiple outbuildings bring endless possibility: workshop, artist studio, storage, or a restoration project that becomes your legacy. High-efficiency solar panels have consistently eliminated the electric bill entirelyHistory, land, character, and convenience, all in one extraordinary package and minutes to the T, Routes 2 and 140, skiing, and hiking trails

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window Seat
Level: First

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full
Level: First

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Family room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Beamed Ceilings, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Level: First

Living room

Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Pantry, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Features

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Sun Room
Flooring: Carpet, Pine, Parquet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 3
Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,904
Total interior livable area: 1,904 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,904

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Has garage: Yes
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Stone Wall

Lot

Size: 3.45 Acres
Features: Gentle Sloping, Level

Details

Additional structures: Barn/Stable
Parcel number: 3649943
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape,Farmhouse
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1888

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Green energy

Energy generation: Solar

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Westminster

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $288/sqft
Tax assessed value: $511,800
Annual tax amount: $6,003
Date on market: 5/28/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$536,800

$510,000 - $564,000

$2,866/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Price change	$548,888-1.7%$288/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73525430 Report a problem
5/28/2026	Listed for sale	$558,485$293/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73525430 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,984 +3.9%	$486,500 +3.5%
2024	$5,762 +8%	$470,000 +15.1%
2023	$5,334 -1.3%	$408,400 +19.5%
2022	$5,402 +0.8%	$341,900 +6.9%
2021	$5,358 -1.9%	$319,700 +2.8%
2020	$5,460 +0.9%	$311,100 +4.9%
2019	$5,411 +10.8%	$296,500 +12.6%
2018	$4,884 +3.3%	$263,300 +1.3%
2017	$4,729 +3.6%	$260,000 +7%
2016	$4,564 -0.9%	$243,000
2015	$4,605 -0.2%	$243,000
2014	$4,612 -2%	$243,000 -5.2%
2013	$4,708 +14%	$256,400 +7.1%
2012	$4,129 +8.1%	$239,500 -5%
2011	$3,818 +5.8%	$252,200 +0.8%
2010	$3,609 -4.6%	$250,300 -14%
2009	$3,784 +9.6%	$291,100 +0.7%
2008	$3,452 +1.8%	$289,100
2007	$3,391 +5.4%	$289,100 +5.4%
2006	$3,216 +5.9%	$274,400 +15.2%
2005	$3,036 +6.3%	$238,100 +0.3%
2004	$2,855 -11.5%	$237,500 +23.2%
2003	$3,226 +3.7%	$192,700 +5.4%
2002	$3,111 -3.2%	$182,900
2000	$3,215	$182,900

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