This home is a truly extraordinary offering. An iconic 1887 former chapel in Groton Center, once owned by the prestigious Groton School, now beautifully converted to a single-family residence while preserving its striking Gothic Revival architecture. Thoughtfully designed for multigenerational living with remarkable versatility, this home easily accommodates extended family, guests, or income-producing possibilities. A spacious apartment above the four-car garage expands the options even further. The connected lower level offers excellent privacy with its own entrance and features a full kitchen, two bedrooms, an office, laundry, and a bonus room ideal for an in-law suite. Set on a corner lot with two entrances and a circular driveway, the property also offers a private, fenced backyard and beautifully curated, low-maintenance grounds. A rare blend of architectural beauty, historic significance, and modern-day versatility
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$284Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gina Anderson• MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
Listed by Jamie Ovadia• MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
Bought with Sanda O'Brien• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Est. $4,450 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 279 Main St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73496290
Oct 27, 2026
Sold
$2,500,000
$284/sq ft
Aug 30, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 6, 2026
Listed
$2,995,000
$340/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,876 (−1.9%)
$310,200 + $899,300
$1,209,500
2025
$18,221 (+1.1%)
$295,500 + $899,300
$1,194,800
2024
$18,030 (+6.4%)
$295,500 + $899,300
$1,194,800
2023
$16,952 (+73.5%)
$295,500 + $788,400
$1,083,900
2022
$9,771 (+18.4%)
$265,100 + $303,300
$568,400
2021
$8,251 (+11.2%)
$240,100 + $228,700
$468,800
2020
$7,421
$240,100 + $186,900
$427,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,272
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1015485S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Nov 7, 2024 • Final
Additions/alterations
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer