Classic Village Colonial located on a flat, oversized lot with a detached 2-car garage. This location is minutes from the revamped Hudson town center and shops at Highland Common. A warm and inviting traditional home with large formal dining and living rooms with dark wood flooring, crown molding, and beautiful exposed beams. The kitchen offers oak cabinetry, 5 burner chef’s range, convenient laundry/pantry area, and a bay window overlooking the expansive side yard. Fabulous rear family room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, and large windows supplying fantastic natural light. This level is completed with a full bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with hardwood flooring and closets. Fantastic upgrades include blown-in insulation, connection to town sewer, fresh paint, and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Tom and Joanne Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Coastal Life Realty Team• REAL Broker MA LLC
Take advantage of this great opportunity to own a BIG Cape close to vibrant Hudson Center. Offered Below Assessed Value, this home is perfect for someone who wants a sizable home with great potential in an up-and-coming town. Sited on a nice .81 acre lot in a good location, the home has back and side yards awaiting your gardening or other development. The house itself has great potential: The first floor has a large LR and DR with HW floors. The enclosed porch adds more space, and the big FR with cathedral ceiling and fan is perfect for gatherings and relaxing. The detached 2 car garage w side entrance can be converted to a workshop if desired. Most of the windows have been upgraded, and the vinyl exterior provides easy maintenance. Town sewer and water are on the street and easy to connect. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to build equity in Hudson!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,094 (+6.1%)
$216,100 + $295,000
$511,100
2024
$6,685 (+3.0%)
$196,300 + $281,200
$477,500
2023
$6,491 (+8.9%)
$188,900 + $255,700
$444,600
2022
$5,962 (+2.1%)
$171,600 + $204,300
$375,900
2021
$5,838 (+6.6%)
$163,800 + $188,100
$351,900
2020
$5,478 (−2.1%)
$160,300 + $169,500
$329,800
2019
$5,594 (+2.9%)
$160,300 + $168,200
$328,500
2018
$5,437 (+5.2%)
$162,400 + $148,300
$310,700
2017
$5,168 (+2.9%)
$160,700 + $134,600
$295,300
2016
$5,021 (+4.4%)
$160,700 + $129,700
$290,400
2015
$4,810 (+6.6%)
$160,700 + $117,800
$278,500
2014
$4,512 (+4.1%)
$140,900 + $118,100
$259,000
2013
$4,334 (+5.8%)
$153,200 + $111,400
$264,600
2012
$4,098 (+4.9%)
$162,100 + $102,100
$264,200
2011
$3,905 (+1.6%)
$173,700 + $102,100
$275,800
2010
$3,844 (+7.3%)
$193,100 + $102,100
$295,200
2009
$3,582
$192,800 + $123,100
$315,900
Tax history for 279 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,094 (+6.1%)
$216,100 + $295,000
$511,100
2024
$6,685 (+3.0%)
$196,300 + $281,200
$477,500
2023
$6,491 (+8.9%)
$188,900 + $255,700
$444,600
2022
$5,962 (+2.1%)
$171,600 + $204,300
$375,900
2021
$5,838 (+6.6%)
$163,800 + $188,100
$351,900
2020
$5,478 (−2.1%)
$160,300 + $169,500
$329,800
2019
$5,594 (+2.9%)
$160,300 + $168,200
$328,500
2018
$5,437 (+5.2%)
$162,400 + $148,300
$310,700
2017
$5,168 (+2.9%)
$160,700 + $134,600
$295,300
2016
$5,021 (+4.4%)
$160,700 + $129,700
$290,400
2015
$4,810 (+6.6%)
$160,700 + $117,800
$278,500
2014
$4,512 (+4.1%)
$140,900 + $118,100
$259,000
2013
$4,334 (+5.8%)
$153,200 + $111,400
$264,600
2012
$4,098 (+4.9%)
$162,100 + $102,100
$264,200
2011
$3,905 (+1.6%)
$173,700 + $102,100
$275,800
2010
$3,844 (+7.3%)
$193,100 + $102,100
$295,200
2009
$3,582
$192,800 + $123,100
$315,900
*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
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,539
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3043636S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R30
Residential District
For safety and the general welfare all principal buildings designed or intended for Residence purposes hereafter erected shall be in a location which fronts upon an accepted street or upon a public way of sufficient width to secure safety from fire and to provide adequate light and air, such width to be determined by the Select Board and approved by the Planning Board.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 18
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile