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549 Main Street, Townsend, MA 01474

Middlesex County

Key Facts

6Beds
3Baths
4,494Sq Ft
1800Year Built
0.62Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

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.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Colonial

Year Built

1800

Living Area

4,494 sq ft

Lot Size

0.62 acres

Garage Spaces

2

Parking Spaces

7

Zoning

RA3

Days on Market

59

MLS® Listing#

73519547

Property Features

Appliances

Gas Water HeaterTankless Water HeaterRangeRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryer

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Heating

Baseboard

Flooring

WoodCarpet

Basement

PartialInterior EntryConcreteUnfinished

Pool

In GroundPrivate

Parking

PavedAttachedOff StreetGarage

Laundry

Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup

Patio

PatioPorchEnclosed

Lot Features

Cleared

Construction

Frame

Foundation

BlockStone

Roof

Shingle

Community

ParkStable(s)Golf

Sewer

Private Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Bathroom 16.083333333x5First
  • Bathroom 211.083333333x5Second
  • Bathroom 38.75x7.583333333Second
  • Bedroom 212.75x16.666666666Second
  • Bedroom 315.416666666x15.416666666Second
  • Bedroom 414.75x15.666666666Second
  • Bedroom 513.25x15.5First
  • Dining Room14x27.083333333First
  • Family Room25x24.416666666First
  • Kitchen15.916666666x24.166666666First
  • Living Room15.583333333x15.583333333First
  • Master Bedroom13.666666666x15.5Second

Schools

Elementary:
Spaulding Memorial
Middle:
Hawthorne Brook
High:
North Middlesex Regional

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$8,825

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$515,600

Parcel Number

803315

Directions

From Route 2, take Exit 103 onto Route 13 North, go left on Main st, property is on the right.

Affordability Calculator

$120,000

Estimated monthly payment

$3,193/mo

Principal $480,000 · Est. interest $669,643 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Townsend, MA

$557,143
Median Listing Price
41
Median Days on Market
1,778
Median Sq Ft
$289
Median Price / Sq Ft
11
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 8% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 54% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Townsend, MA.

Location

Map showing the location of 549 Main Street, Townsend, MA 01474

Points of Interest in Townsend, MA

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Nearby Schools

  • Spaulding Memorial School

    Elementary · 2.6 mi away

  • North Middlesex Regional School District

    Secondary · 2.9 mi away

  • Squannacook Early Childhood Center

    School · 2.9 mi away

  • Ashby Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.1 mi away

  • Hawthorne Brook Middle School

    Secondary · 3.1 mi away

  • Fitchburg High School

    Secondary · 4.3 mi away

  • Mason Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.9 mi away

  • Crocker Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.3 mi away

  • Sizer School

    Secondary · 5.4 mi away

  • North Middlesex Reg'l High School

    Secondary · 5.4 mi away

  • Captain Samuel Douglass Academy

    School · 5.4 mi away

  • The Bonjour Preschool

    School · 5.5 mi away

  • Turkey Hill Middle School

    School · 5.5 mi away

  • Mascenic Regional High School

    Secondary · 5.6 mi away

  • Lunenburg High School

    Secondary · 5.6 mi away

  • McKay Campus Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.7 mi away

  • Fitchburg Public Schools

    School · 5.7 mi away

  • Lunenburg Public Schools

    School · 5.7 mi away

  • Thomas C Passios Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.7 mi away

  • Highbridge Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.9 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty - 5083669608

Presented by: Benjamin Bradway

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