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79 Shaker

Harvard, MA 01451

3 beds
3 baths
4,135 sqft
~1 acre lot
$211 per sqft
1795 build
– on site

Welcome to the Shaker Village Second House, circa 1795. The generous floorplan includes a total of five levels, of which three are used as living space. The main central hall level features four well-proportioned rooms, each with original historic details including wide pine floors, Shaker peg rails, and a number of unique built-in features. Stairs leading to the floor below bring you to a welcoming family room with a woodstove, a fireplaced dining room, and a kitchen overlooking the rear yard and a laundry/mudroom. On the second level there are also four large rooms, plus a full bath. The walkup attic area is partially finished. Many restorations have been completed since 1968 with the goal of preserving original features while adding convenience and comfort.Set on a quiet acre with lawn gardens and trees abutting conservation lands, this home offers a glimpse into the unique Shaker History in a wonderful community of similarly preserved historic homes in the vibrant town of Harvard

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / John Petraglia / Petraglia Real Estate Services

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 3, 2025 •

MLS# 73351945 —

The Building

Year Built:

1795
Year Built Details:

Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Bulkhead
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Storage
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

4135
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Home Office
Living Room Level:

Second
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Flooring - Wood
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

Flooring - Wood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4135
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

306
Living Room Length:

17
Living Room Width:

18
Kitchen Area:

208
Kitchen Length:

13
Kitchen Width:

16
Dining Room Area:

192
Dining Room Length:

12
Dining Room Width:

16
Family Room Area:

464
Family Room Length:

16
Family Room Width:

29
Office Area:

156
Office Length:

12
Office Width:

13
Bedroom 2 Area:

357
Bedroom 3 Area:

216
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 2 Width:

21
Bedroom 3 Length:

12
Bedroom 3 Width:

18
Master Bedroom Area:

357
Master Bedroom Length:

17
Master Bedroom Width:

21
Bathroom 1 Area:

15
Bathroom 1 Length:

3
Bathroom 1 Width:

5
Bathroom 2 Area:

40
Bathroom 2 Length:

5
Bathroom 2 Width:

8
Bathroom 3 Area:

48
Bathroom 3 Length:

6
Bathroom 3 Width:

8

Location

Directions:

Ayer Rd to S Shaker, left on Shaker Rd
Latitude:

42.535664
Longitude:

-71.554546

The Property

Parcel Number:

1533389
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

1.14
Lot Size SqFt:

49658
Lot Size Acres:

1.14
Zoning:

RES
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Waterview:

Yes
Exclusions:

Personal Property
Waterview Features:

Creek
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

5785
Tax Annual Amount:

15189
Tax Assessed Value:

970500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Third
Master Bedroom Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Third
Bedroom 2 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Third
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bath Features:

No

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Private

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Harvard
Middle Or Junior School:

Harvard
High School:

Harvard

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Shopping
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Off Street
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$875,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,685
Taxes	$1,265
Insurance	$240
Utilities	$365 See report
Total	$6,555/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/30/25 Mar 30, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$875,000

House For Sale

$875,000

Cost Est.

$6,555/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

John Petraglia

Petraglia Real Estate Services

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