This lovely Cape has charm, updates and a picturesque property to enjoy from the adorable side porch. The kitchen is newly updated with cabinets, flooring, windows and paint. New windows carry throughout the house, an updated bathroom with engineered flooring and a dining area with plenty of eat- in space. There is work- from- home space off of the living area with hardwood floors. Upstairs this cape has two bedrooms with hardwood floors and a built- in loft bed to maximize space. The basement is dry and ready for someone to refinish if they are seeking additional space. The location is convenient to conservation land, a watering hole with rope swing and Squannacook River Rail Trail. Open houses, Friday, Sept 9, 4-7, Sat, Sept 10, 11-1, Sunday, Sept 11, 1-3.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$444Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Gero• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Patti Fitzgerald• Coldwell Banker Realty
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Shannon Provost
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 704 Townsend Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73033922
Oct 20, 2022
Sold
$400,000
$372/sq ft
Sep 13, 2022
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2022
Listed
$369,900
$344/sq ft
MLS PIN #72705418
Sep 24, 2020
Sold
$325,000
$302/sq ft
Aug 12, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 6, 2020
Listed
$315,000
$293/sq ft
+20
This lovely Cape has charm, updates and a picturesque property to enjoy from the adorable side porch. The kitchen is newly updated with cabinets, flooring, windows and paint. New windows carry throughout the house, an updated bathroom with engineered flooring and a dining area with plenty of eat- in space. There is work- from- home space off of the living area with hardwood floors. Upstairs this cape has two bedrooms with hardwood floors and a built- in loft bed to maximize space. The basement is dry and ready for someone to refinish if they are seeking additional space. The location is convenient to conservation land, a watering hole with rope swing and Squannacook River Rail Trail. Showings start immediately. Open Houses Saturday 8/8 11:00 - 1:00 and Sunday 8/9 1:00-3:00. Offers due at Noon on Tuesday, August 11.
MLS PIN #71443209
Apr 29, 2013
Sold
$235,000
$218/sq ft
Mar 8, 2013
Contingent
—
Jan 10, 2013
Price Changed
$249,900
$232/sq ft
Nov 9, 2012
Relisted
—
Nov 2, 2012
Contingent
—
Oct 3, 2012
Listed
$269,900
$251/sq ft
PACK YOUR SADDLES! This classic Groton Cape is nestled on a picture perfect acre lot! Ideal for the horse enthusiast it's complete with a 2 stall Barn & paddock. The land has been cleared and there's easy access to town land for riding. Features include a spacious Farmers Porch, Hardwood floors, Din Rm w/wainscoting, First floor Den/Office, 2 Bedrooms upstairs-each with built-ins. With some cosmetic updates this home will shine. Enjoy excellent Groton Schools & idyllic Country living!
Public Records
Dec 22, 1997
Sold
$124,450
$116/sq ft
MLS PIN #30188683
Dec 19, 1997
Sold
$120,450
$112/sq ft
Nov 29, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 1997
Listed
$123,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,434 (+5.1%)
$219,200 + $216,100
$435,300
2025
$6,124 (+1.1%)
$208,700 + $192,900
$401,600
2024
$6,060 (+2.1%)
$208,700 + $192,900
$401,600
2023
$5,937 (+7.7%)
$208,700 + $170,900
$379,600
2022
$5,515 (+3.2%)
$179,300 + $141,500
$320,800
2021
$5,342 (+5.9%)
$172,800 + $130,700
$303,500
2020
$5,044 (−1.5%)
$171,000 + $119,200
$290,200
2019
$5,120 (+5.3%)
$169,300 + $113,400
$282,700
2018
$4,860 (+5.2%)
$165,800 + $94,500
$260,300
2017
$4,618 (+0.8%)
$164,000 + $88,900
$252,900
2016
$4,580 (+2.8%)
$158,400 + $85,500
$243,900
2015
$4,456 (+5.1%)
$158,400 + $85,500
$243,900
2014
$4,239 (+3.2%)
$158,400 + $85,500
$243,900
2013
$4,108 (+2.7%)
$158,400 + $85,400
$243,800
2012
$3,999 (−5.1%)
$163,300 + $85,400
$248,700
2011
$4,215 (+4.3%)
$171,900 + $85,400
$257,300
2010
$4,043 (−1.1%)
$174,200 + $82,000
$256,200
2009
$4,090
$198,000 + $87,600
$285,600
Tax history for 704 Townsend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,434 (+5.1%)
$219,200 + $216,100
$435,300
2025
$6,124 (+1.1%)
$208,700 + $192,900
$401,600
2024
$6,060 (+2.1%)
$208,700 + $192,900
$401,600
2023
$5,937 (+7.7%)
$208,700 + $170,900
$379,600
2022
$5,515 (+3.2%)
$179,300 + $141,500
$320,800
2021
$5,342 (+5.9%)
$172,800 + $130,700
$303,500
2020
$5,044 (−1.5%)
$171,000 + $119,200
$290,200
2019
$5,120 (+5.3%)
$169,300 + $113,400
$282,700
2018
$4,860 (+5.2%)
$165,800 + $94,500
$260,300
2017
$4,618 (+0.8%)
$164,000 + $88,900
$252,900
2016
$4,580 (+2.8%)
$158,400 + $85,500
$243,900
2015
$4,456 (+5.1%)
$158,400 + $85,500
$243,900
2014
$4,239 (+3.2%)
$158,400 + $85,500
$243,900
2013
$4,108 (+2.7%)
$158,400 + $85,400
$243,800
2012
$3,999 (−5.1%)
$163,300 + $85,400
$248,700
2011
$4,215 (+4.3%)
$171,900 + $85,400
$257,300
2010
$4,043 (−1.1%)
$174,200 + $82,000
$256,200
2009
$4,090
$198,000 + $87,600
$285,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,076
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3627061S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Oct 18, 2024 • Final
Additions/alterations
Addition
May 4, 2023 • 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.