Appealing 3-Bedrroom 2-Bath Cape with sought after features. Airy beamed Dining Room, w Cath ceiling, and brick accent wall, flows to outdoor living via double glass doors. Kitchen, w ceramic floor, affords ample storage and space for breakfast table. Convenient ground floor Bedroom is steps from Full Bath and Home Office. A 20- ft Living Rm creates welcoming, homey feel w floor- ceiling brick hearth and wood stove. Upstairs find two Bedrooms and Full Bath. Primary BR has ceiling fan, double W-In closets w cedar wall. The Lower Level is an entertainment delight. Invite your friends, park the kids, set up the big screen and exercise equipment, pull up a couple of stools to the bar. New carpet. Walk-out to backyard. The two-car garage has walk-up to full second floor storage or a future project. Energy efficient: each room on individual heat demand. Sited on almost 1 acre, close to several WM Areas, you may witness a plethora of interesting fauna. Close to NMRHS the location is spot-on.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$245Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gregory Burch• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listed by Marilyn Mudry• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Therese Oliver• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Est. $2,488 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 653 Townsend Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73552394
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$545,000
$245/sq ft
Sep 21, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2026
Listed
$599,900
$269/sq ft
MLS PIN #72565396
Nov 25, 2019
Sold
$420,000
$189/sq ft
Oct 26, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 12, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 16, 2019
Listed
$427,500
$192/sq ft
+24
Pride of ownership is displayed throughout this meticulously maintained original one owner Cape home which abuts a large nature reserve. Wide pine floors, Wainscot trim and tasteful color combinations blend together to make this home a MUST SEE! The two-car garage has ample overhead storage for all of your seasonal items while the finished basement with a bar and wood stove creates an inviting atmosphere for social and family gatherings. A Formal Dining Room, Fireplaced Living Room, and a Den/Family Room all add to the home's charm. A large Master Bedroom, Main Bathroom, and Guest Bedroom complete the second floor. If you are a Sportsman, Hiker, Naturalist or are simply looking for a truly quiet natural setting this home is for you.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,921 (+5.8%)
$214,700 + $321,200
$535,900
2025
$7,485 (−1.8%)
$204,600 + $286,200
$490,800
2024
$7,626 (+5.9%)
$204,600 + $300,800
$505,400
2023
$7,204 (+8.5%)
$204,600 + $256,000
$460,600
2022
$6,642 (+4.6%)
$175,900 + $210,500
$386,400
2021
$6,347 (+6.9%)
$169,600 + $191,000
$360,600
2020
$5,935 (−1.1%)
$167,900 + $173,600
$341,500
2019
$6,000 (+7.3%)
$166,200 + $165,100
$331,300
2018
$5,592 (+5.8%)
$162,800 + $136,700
$299,500
2017
$5,283 (+0.6%)
$161,000 + $128,300
$289,300
2016
$5,249 (+2.8%)
$156,200 + $123,300
$279,500
2015
$5,106 (+5.1%)
$156,200 + $123,300
$279,500
2014
$4,858 (+0.9%)
$156,200 + $123,300
$279,500
2013
$4,816 (+3.0%)
$156,200 + $129,600
$285,800
2012
$4,676 (−4.6%)
$161,200 + $129,600
$290,800
2011
$4,903 (+5.4%)
$169,700 + $129,600
$299,300
2010
$4,654 (−0.6%)
$170,600 + $124,300
$294,900
2009
$4,683
$193,900 + $133,100
$327,000
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,747
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3800427S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Length: 156
Width: 141
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Bedroom #2 Information
Length: 12
Width: 183
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Bedroom #3 Information
Length: 156
Width: 123
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Length: 611
Width: 71
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Vinyl