78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
$1,300,000
This extraordinary 1840 Shaker home served as a dwelling for the Shakers, as an inn for visitors, an office and store—used by the current owner as a spacious residence since 1956. The layout includes 4 finished living levels plus walk-up attic and a sub-basement for utilities. Preserved built-in cabinets and pegboard found throughout the house exemplify the fine craftsmanship that the Shakers were renowned for. A large living room features a fireplace and historic built-ins. There are numerous bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, and a host of rooms that can serve as a home office, a studio, playroom, home gym, a workshop and more. A 3-season porch at 2nd level height, has a 3-bay garage below. Set on 2.3 acres on a quiet residential street in Harvard Shaker Village. Come discover Harvard–with plentiful conserved public lands, fine schools, a pond for swimming and boating, access to highway and rail, in a quaint town offering a wonderful sense of community.
— MLSPIN #: 73453731| List Price: | $1,300,000 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73453731 |
| Town: | Harvard |
| County: | Worcester |
| Zip: | 01451 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 7 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Half Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 7,012 sqft |
| Acres: | 2.3 |
| Taxes: | 23,876 |
| Appliances: | Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator |
| Cooling: | None |
| Flooring: | Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood |
| Heating: | Steam, Oil |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Under, Off Street |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Private |
| Year Built: | 1840 |
| Accessibility Features: | No |
| Roof: | Slate |
| Window Features: | Storm Window(s) |
| Directions: | S Shaker Rd to Shaker Rd |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor |
| Foundation Details: | Stone, Granite, Irregular |
| Electric: | Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
| Construction Materials: | Frame, Post & Beam |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-11-11 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 2.3 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 100,188 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 21 |
| Architectural Style: | Antique |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 7,012 |
| Community Features: | Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School |
| Exterior Features: | Porch - Enclosed, Garden |
| Interior Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Home Office, Study, Play Room, Bedroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Parcel Number: | M:5 B:25, 1533384 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch - Enclosed |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Private Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range |
| Zoning: | RES |
| Covered Spaces: | 3 |
| Elementary School: | Hildreth |
| Exclusions: | Personal Property |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| High School: | Bromfield |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Bromfield |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Property is within local Historic District |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Color: | Gray |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 1 |
| Laundry Dimen: | 12X15 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $185.40 |
| Page: | 32 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $185.40 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Additional finished attic level and porch area( unheated) |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $1,300,000 |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 36 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 4 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 9 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 56 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 7 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 8 |
| Room Bathroom3 Area: | 120 |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower |
| Room Bathroom3 Length: | 8 |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Width: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 195 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | First |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 210 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 195 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom5 Area: | 180 |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom5 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom5 Width: | 15 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $308.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 22 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 255 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Family Room Length: | 15 |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 17 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 210 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 14 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 15 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 476 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail |
| Room Living Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 34 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 240 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 15 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 16 |
| Room Office Area: | 231 |
| Room Office Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Office Length: | 14 |
| Room Office Level: | Second |
| Room Office Width: | 16.5 |
| Sign On Property?: | Yes |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,525,600 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate, Certified Historic |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Insulation Feature: | Unknown |
| Title5: | A |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 7,012 |
| Living Area Source: | Public Record |
Listing Courtesy of: Petraglia Real Estate Services
Listing Agent: John Petraglia
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