Location, Location, Location! The lovingly renovated Historic Capt. Palmer House is graced with period details & built ins, but includes a stainless & granite kitchen upgraded to modern standards in the past year. Set opposite prestigious Lawrence Academy, adjacent to the Lawrence Academy fields, Town Fields, Public Library & Lawrence Memorial Playground, the sidewalk from this home leads you to all the restaurants, shopping & amenities of quintessential downtown Groton. Relax in an Adirondack chair on the wraparound farmer's porch that hearkens back to another era before retiring inside to sit before a roaring fire in the Family room and enjoying a fine meal in the formal Dining Room. Options aplenty with the layout, as a downstairs bedroom complete with en suite bath is well suited as guest room, home office or den. 4 bedrooms & renovated full bath grace the second level, & additional flexibility of lifestyle in several rooms in partially finished walk-up 3rd floor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mark Kavanagh• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Bought with Mark Kavanagh• Keller Williams Realty North Central
GREAT IN TOWN LOCATION NEXT TO LAWRENCE ACADEMY BALL FIELD AND TENNIS COURT. PROPERTY BACKS UP TO TOWN PLAYGROUND AND TOWN FIELDS. THIS HOME FEATURES WOOD FLOORS IN DR,LR, ALL BR'S AND OFFICE. IT OFFERS 2 CAR DETATCHED GARAGE/BARN. THE BUILT IN'S AND WOODEN MOLDINGS AND WOODWORK DETAIL IN DR CEILINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL. 32'X5' FARMERS PORCH. ENCLOSED PORCH TO WATCH BALLGAMES NEXT DOOR. WITH LITTLE WORK THIS HOME COULD BE A SHOWPLACE IN GROTON.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,319 (+8.8%)
$224,200 + $541,600
$765,800
2025
$10,405 (+11.2%)
$213,400 + $468,900
$682,300
2024
$9,360 (+4.1%)
$213,400 + $406,900
$620,300
2023
$8,991 (−1.1%)
$210,100 + $364,800
$574,900
2022
$9,094 (+13.9%)
$195,900 + $333,100
$529,000
2021
$7,987 (+18.3%)
$172,100 + $281,700
$453,800
2020
$6,752
$176,100 + $212,400
$388,500
2019
$6,751 (−0.7%)
$176,100 + $196,700
$372,800
2018
$6,798 (+4.7%)
$176,100 + $188,000
$364,100
2017
$6,490 (+3.8%)
$176,100 + $179,300
$355,400
2016
$6,254 (+2.8%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2015
$6,084 (+5.1%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2014
$5,788 (+3.2%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2013
$5,611 (+3.2%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2012
$5,438 (−1.8%)
$170,400 + $167,800
$338,200
2011
$5,540 (+10.4%)
$170,400 + $167,800
$338,200
2010
$5,016
$158,200 + $159,700
$317,900
2009
$5,021
$169,500 + $181,100
$350,600
Tax history for 71 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,319 (+8.8%)
$224,200 + $541,600
$765,800
2025
$10,405 (+11.2%)
$213,400 + $468,900
$682,300
2024
$9,360 (+4.1%)
$213,400 + $406,900
$620,300
2023
$8,991 (−1.1%)
$210,100 + $364,800
$574,900
2022
$9,094 (+13.9%)
$195,900 + $333,100
$529,000
2021
$7,987 (+18.3%)
$172,100 + $281,700
$453,800
2020
$6,752
$176,100 + $212,400
$388,500
2019
$6,751 (−0.7%)
$176,100 + $196,700
$372,800
2018
$6,798 (+4.7%)
$176,100 + $188,000
$364,100
2017
$6,490 (+3.8%)
$176,100 + $179,300
$355,400
2016
$6,254 (+2.8%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2015
$6,084 (+5.1%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2014
$5,788 (+3.2%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2013
$5,611 (+3.2%)
$165,200 + $167,800
$333,000
2012
$5,438 (−1.8%)
$170,400 + $167,800
$338,200
2011
$5,540 (+10.4%)
$170,400 + $167,800
$338,200
2010
$5,016
$158,200 + $159,700
$317,900
2009
$5,021
$169,500 + $181,100
$350,600
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,639
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2761372S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Oct 23, 2023 • Final
Sheet metal/mechanical
Replace and relocate a supply duct further down the trunk. Add a new return duct.
HVAC
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Study, Office, Exercise Room, Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,639
Foundation Area: 1,088
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Cream
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,751.41
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: 71 Main Street is on the westerly side of the street opposite Lawrence Academy near town Library.
UnparsedAddress: 71 Main Street, Groton MA 01450
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,639
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2761372S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Wooden Flag On Porch, Shop Tools In Garage/Basement, Personalty In Garage Including Stove.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Florence Roche School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 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
Groton, MA • 01450
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$817,000 – $989,000
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