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Off Market Dec 2020 for $306K

$409,498

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,942/mo

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1,268

sq ft

878 South Rd, Ashby, MA 01431

About this home

A rare offering! This furnished waterfront home has 185 feet of frontage on the former Ashby reservoir, also known as Willard Pond! Enjoy sailboats, canoes, and kayaks. Swim and fish. Electric motors are fine. Gas engines are not allowed. The six room cape style residence has a flexible floor plan, a wrap around deck and a 17 x 10 3-season porch. You'll enjoy the neutral decor and the fabulous views! There's a 2-car detached garage with loft storage, a gazebo, a storage shed, stonewalls and pretty gardens.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kristin Kramer • EXIT Assurance Realty

Bought with Felicia Wheeler Lowe • Bridge Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72747590

Redfin Estimate

$409,498

$103K since sold in December 2020$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($430K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 21, 2026
$425,000
A
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$502,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,369 sq ft
51 Bennett Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$440,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,264 sq ft
544 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$450,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,511 sq ft
45 River Styx Rd, Ashburnham, MA 01430
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$335,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
34 Lenox St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Market trends in 01431, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$570K

$70K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

17 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN THU, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$180,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,780 sq ft
107 Piper Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
$499,900
1 bed1.5 baths1,213 sq ft
864 South Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
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Sale history for 878 South Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72747590

Dec 1, 2020

Sold

$306,400

$242/sq ft

Oct 31, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2020

Listed

$295,900

$233/sq ft

MLS PIN #30574468

May 30, 2002

Sold

$220,000

$174/sq ft

May 28, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2002

Listed

$229,900

$181/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 31, 1992

Sold

$90,000

$71/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,314 (+5.9%)

$91,100 + $257,800

$348,900

2024

$5,016 (+11.1%)

$91,100 + $231,900

$323,000

2023

$4,514 (+9.5%)

$82,100 + $192,800

$274,900

2022

$4,122 (+27.8%)

$82,100 + $150,900

$233,000

2021

$3,226 (+4.1%)

$82,100 + $91,800

$173,900

2020

$3,099 (−15.5%)

$82,400 + $82,200

$164,600

2019

$3,669 (+26.0%)

$82,400 + $84,900

$167,300

2018

$2,913

$65,900 + $78,500

$144,400

2017

$2,912 (+3.6%)

$65,900 + $73,900

$139,800

2016

$2,810 (+4.5%)

$65,900 + $73,900

$139,800

2015

$2,690 (+1.5%)

$65,900 + $70,800

$136,700

2014

$2,649 (−0.2%)

$65,900 + $72,800

$138,700

2013

$2,655 (+5.7%)

$77,100 + $74,900

$152,000

2012

$2,511 (+0.4%)

$77,100 + $75,800

$152,900

2011

$2,500 (+0.5%)

$88,900 + $78,900

$167,800

2010

$2,487 (+1.8%)

$98,800 + $83,500

$182,300

2009

$2,442

$110,000 + $94,200

$204,200

Tax history for 878 South Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,314 (+5.9%)

$91,100 + $257,800

$348,900

2024

$5,016 (+11.1%)

$91,100 + $231,900

$323,000

2023

$4,514 (+9.5%)

$82,100 + $192,800

$274,900

2022

$4,122 (+27.8%)

$82,100 + $150,900

$233,000

2021

$3,226 (+4.1%)

$82,100 + $91,800

$173,900

2020

$3,099 (−15.5%)

$82,400 + $82,200

$164,600

2019

$3,669 (+26.0%)

$82,400 + $84,900

$167,300

2018

$2,913

$65,900 + $78,500

$144,400

2017

$2,912 (+3.6%)

$65,900 + $73,900

$139,800

2016

$2,810 (+4.5%)

$65,900 + $73,900

$139,800

2015

$2,690 (+1.5%)

$65,900 + $70,800

$136,700

2014

$2,649 (−0.2%)

$65,900 + $72,800

$138,700

2013

$2,655 (+5.7%)

$77,100 + $74,900

$152,000

2012

$2,511 (+0.4%)

$77,100 + $75,800

$152,900

2011

$2,500 (+0.5%)

$88,900 + $78,900

$167,800

2010

$2,487 (+1.8%)

$98,800 + $83,500

$182,300

2009

$2,442

$110,000 + $94,200

$204,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1971

Sq. Ft.

1,152

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1004468S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Kitchen Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Study

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,268
Foundation Area: 768
Foundation Details: Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: pale green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Screens, Gazebo, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Gazebo
Has Waterview
Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Frontage Length: 185
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,099.42
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Propane

Location

Location Information
Directions: 119 west to South Road
UnparsedAddress: 878 South Road, Ashby MA 01431

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1004468S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ashby Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

Hawthorne Brook Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi

5/10

North Middlesex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ashby, MA • 01431

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$390,000 – $471,000

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Home values near 878 South Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
911 South Road, Ashby, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$561,249
844 South Road, Ashby, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 805 Sq. Ft.	$259,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
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