Come for the view and you will fall in love!! This elegant Crosswinds Colonial has plenty of personality. Sited about 200 feet off the street the home has fabulous views for all seasons, as this lot borders Groton Conservation. A breathtaking cathedral 28x26 great room addition allows a sunlit gathering area with its wall of windows and cozy fireplace. Beyond the great room enjoy formal living and dining rooms accented by a second fireplace. Extraordinary gardening and landscapes will greet the new owner in the spring as you relax on multiple stone patios near a custom waterfall. This one of a kind home also features a whole house auto-switch generator for peace of mind and safety. Second and third floors offer flexible living or work space. Two additional finished rooms in the basement provide even more office/workout/hangout space.Showings to begin at Open House Sat 12/ 10 from 11 to 1:00
Immaculate Crosswinds Colonial on spectacular scenic lot bordering conservation land. Owned by one family and continually updated to include recently renovated custom kitchen design with granite and tile, new windows throughout the home, a breathtaking cathedral 28x26 great room addition to the rear, and finished third floor with shed dormer and full bath. Enjoy two fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout first and second floors. Sited about 200 ft back from the road on a quiet country road.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$170,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,811 (+2.6%)
$233,300 + $565,800
$799,100
2025
$11,517 (−1.1%)
$222,400 + $532,800
$755,200
2024
$11,642 (+5.9%)
$222,400 + $549,100
$771,500
2023
$10,989 (+9.2%)
$222,400 + $480,200
$702,600
2022
$10,061 (+2.7%)
$190,600 + $394,700
$585,300
2021
$9,793 (+5.6%)
$183,900 + $372,500
$556,400
2020
$9,272 (+3.4%)
$182,000 + $351,500
$533,500
2019
$8,966 (+5.9%)
$180,200 + $314,900
$495,100
2018
$8,467 (+2.7%)
$176,500 + $277,000
$453,500
2017
$8,246 (+2.5%)
$174,600 + $277,000
$451,600
2016
$8,042 (+2.8%)
$165,800 + $262,400
$428,200
2015
$7,823 (+5.1%)
$165,800 + $262,400
$428,200
2014
$7,442 (+0.3%)
$165,800 + $262,400
$428,200
2013
$7,419 (+3.5%)
$165,800 + $274,500
$440,300
2012
$7,165 (+3.3%)
$171,100 + $274,500
$445,600
2011
$6,937 (+5.4%)
$180,200 + $243,300
$423,500
2010
$6,582 (+3.7%)
$192,700 + $224,400
$417,100
2009
$6,349
$219,000 + $224,400
$443,400
Tax history for 853 Townsend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,811 (+2.6%)
$233,300 + $565,800
$799,100
2025
$11,517 (−1.1%)
$222,400 + $532,800
$755,200
2024
$11,642 (+5.9%)
$222,400 + $549,100
$771,500
2023
$10,989 (+9.2%)
$222,400 + $480,200
$702,600
2022
$10,061 (+2.7%)
$190,600 + $394,700
$585,300
2021
$9,793 (+5.6%)
$183,900 + $372,500
$556,400
2020
$9,272 (+3.4%)
$182,000 + $351,500
$533,500
2019
$8,966 (+5.9%)
$180,200 + $314,900
$495,100
2018
$8,467 (+2.7%)
$176,500 + $277,000
$453,500
2017
$8,246 (+2.5%)
$174,600 + $277,000
$451,600
2016
$8,042 (+2.8%)
$165,800 + $262,400
$428,200
2015
$7,823 (+5.1%)
$165,800 + $262,400
$428,200
2014
$7,442 (+0.3%)
$165,800 + $262,400
$428,200
2013
$7,419 (+3.5%)
$165,800 + $274,500
$440,300
2012
$7,165 (+3.3%)
$171,100 + $274,500
$445,600
2011
$6,937 (+5.4%)
$180,200 + $243,300
$423,500
2010
$6,582 (+3.7%)
$192,700 + $224,400
$417,100
2009
$6,349
$219,000 + $224,400
$443,400
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
72,968
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
3,292
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2897966S
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2024.
Jan 8, 2025 • Final
Additions/alterations
Addition
Apr 5, 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221.33
Length: 13.08
Width: 16.92
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 138.1
Length: 13.58
Width: 10.17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 235.5
Length: 18
Width: 13.08
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 207
Length: 18
Width: 11.5
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Directions: Rte 119 West to Townsend Road to # 853 Townsend Road, Groton, MA. 01450.
UnparsedAddress: 853 Townsend Rd, Groton MA 01450
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,292
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2897966S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 6, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Stone Garden Accents, 2 Bird Baths, And A Stone Bench.Snowblower Is Negotiable .
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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74
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63
43
50
34
36
22
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Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
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.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$846,000 – $1.02M
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