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Off Market Jan 2025 for $715K

$808,431

•

1,477

sq ft

17 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

About this home

This modest contemporary style home is perfect for the first time home buyer or someone looking to downsize. Located in an area of more expensive homes, this property lends itself to modernization, expansion, your desired personal touches or just to enjoy as is! The first floor offers an open floor plan as well as a deck overlooking a large treed back yard, which the nature lover or birder will appreciate. The open fireplaced living room and dining room areas, efficient kitchen with vaulted ceiling, bedroom and full bath complete this level. The second floor offers the primary bedroom with a generous Jack and Jill bath connecting to a second bedroom, which is currently being used as an office. Located in the most desirable Town of Harvard, North of Route 111, Route 495 to the south, not far from the Boxborough town line, access to highways shopping and services is convenient and easy.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

3 acresLot Size

$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Rebecca Koulalis Redfin Corp.

Listed by Joan Meyer • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73297261

Redfin Estimate

$808,431

$93K since sold in January 2025$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.2% lower than the average sale price ($953K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,150,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,372 sq ft
84 Slough Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$995,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,851 sq ft
232 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA 01451
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$675,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
8 Woodchuck Hill Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$845,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,569 sq ft
38 Woodside Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,631 sq ft
40 Bicentennial Way, Boxboro, MA 01719

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$211,365

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Market trends in 01451, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$798K

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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Sale history for 17 Jacob Gates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,346 (+6.3%)

$271,600 + $291,100

$562,700

2022

$8,790 (−3.2%)

$265,000 + $225,800

$490,800

2021

$9,076 (+5.3%)

$265,000 + $218,300

$483,300

2020

$8,618 (+6.6%)

$265,000 + $201,600

$466,600

2019

$8,085 (+2.9%)

$265,000 + $199,100

$464,100

2018

$7,855 (+10.9%)

$265,000 + $193,000

$458,000

2017

$7,081 (+0.6%)

$225,000 + $166,200

$391,200

2016

$7,041 (+2.9%)

$225,000 + $165,100

$390,100

2015

$6,844 (−1.6%)

$221,000 + $163,700

$384,700

2014

$6,956 (+2.5%)

$221,000 + $186,000

$407,000

2013

$6,789 (+2.7%)

$221,000 + $186,000

$407,000

2012

$6,610 (+1.6%)

$221,000 + $186,000

$407,000

2011

$6,508 (−0.3%)

$232,500 + $188,200

$420,700

2010

$6,526 (−8.3%)

$265,000 + $190,400

$455,400

2009

$7,119

$312,500 + $217,600

$530,100

Tax history for 17 Jacob Gates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,346 (+6.3%)

$271,600 + $291,100

$562,700

2022

$8,790 (−3.2%)

$265,000 + $225,800

$490,800

2021

$9,076 (+5.3%)

$265,000 + $218,300

$483,300

2020

$8,618 (+6.6%)

$265,000 + $201,600

$466,600

2019

$8,085 (+2.9%)

$265,000 + $199,100

$464,100

2018

$7,855 (+10.9%)

$265,000 + $193,000

$458,000

2017

$7,081 (+0.6%)

$225,000 + $166,200

$391,200

2016

$7,041 (+2.9%)

$225,000 + $165,100

$390,100

2015

$6,844 (−1.6%)

$221,000 + $163,700

$384,700

2014

$6,956 (+2.5%)

$221,000 + $186,000

$407,000

2013

$6,789 (+2.7%)

$221,000 + $186,000

$407,000

2012

$6,610 (+1.6%)

$221,000 + $186,000

$407,000

2011

$6,508 (−0.3%)

$232,500 + $188,200

$420,700

2010

$6,526 (−8.3%)

$265,000 + $190,400

$455,400

2009

$7,119

$312,500 + $217,600

$530,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,474

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1535455

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 217.5
Length: 12.5
Width: 17.4
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 155.04
Length: 11.4
Width: 13.6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 128.7
Length: 11.7
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Length: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 82.68
Length: 10.6
Width: 7.8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 219.48
Length: 12.4
Width: 17.7
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 133.34
Length: 11.3
Width: 11.8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 120.84
Length: 10.6
Width: 11.4
Level: Main,First
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,477
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3
Lot Features: Wooded, Level, Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 201
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,613
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Codman St. in Boxboro, rt.onto Stow rt. to Westcott , left to Jacob Gates Rd . House on the left.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard MA 01451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,474
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1535455

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer Negotiable. All Appliances Are Sold As Is. Home To Be Sold As Is.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hildreth Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

The Bromfield Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

The Bromfield School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° 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

Harvard, MA • 01451

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$769,000 – $930,000

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Home values near 17 Jacob Gates Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2797 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,268
46 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$950,078

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$914,405
60 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4978 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,972

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2928 Sq. Ft.	$936,939
55 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$1,222,394

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