WELCOME TO THE FARM! Located on desirable Federal Hill Rd in Oxford. This Farm offers a unique blend of agricultural heritage and future possibility. This Home is sold with 14.93 acres. For over 40 years, this land flourished as a beloved vegetable farm, home to the local legend "Tomato Queen" with a self-served farm stand. Today, the grounds remain a lush tapestry of gardens, blueberry bushes, and blackberry patches, and rhubarb all set against a backdrop of gently sloped terrain, serene woods, and existing greenhouse. The 2.69 acres is early/drier land which allows planting to be done as soon as there is no more frost.The vegetables they used to grow potatoes, zuccini/ summer squach, brussel sprouts, broccoli, green beans, cabbage, beets, turnips, pumpkins and winter squash. The possibilities are unlimited.The heart of the property is a 1,650-square-foot Ranch that truly defines "good bones." Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen featuring nostalgic details like a built-in bread box and lazy Susan, alongside a dedicated dining room and three comfortable bedrooms. While the home awaits your modern touch, its solid footprint provides a sturdy foundation for a custom renovation. Whether you are looking to embrace the "farm life" and continue the agricultural legacy of this Chapter 61A land, or you are a developer eyeing the significant street frontage and multiple joining lots. Located with the commuter in mind, this property sits just minutes to I-290/395, the Mass Pike, and Route 20, offering a balance of rural tranquility and regional connectivity. This is an Estate sale, and the property is being sold with all existing structures in place. Bring your vision to Federal Hill Road and own a piece of Oxford’s farming history.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
14.93 acresLot Size
$418Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Ingrid Karp• Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester
Pondville, located between Auburn Center and the Pakachoag Hill area, is a residential and commercial Auburn neighborhood with pond-edge scenery and a highway-side retail corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Auburn Mall area along Southbridge Street, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and steady traffic set a brisk, utilitarian pace. Low-rise plazas and wide arterials contrast with pockets of older homes on quieter side streets. Auburn Mall and the Auburn Public Library act as familiar community anchors for errands and downtime. Nearby green space at Goddard Memorial Park adds trails and water views that soften the built landscape. I-90 and I-290 ramps frame the edges, shaping a drive-oriented rhythm.
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Offer insights
223 Federal Hill Rd · $689,900
$690K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $690K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Open floor plan
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the first floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a tiled tub, on the first floor
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
First-floor laundry
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Stone and ceramic tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Exterior features
Greenhouse
Wooded, cleared, level farm setting
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage
Carport
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
6 parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Private water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Walk/jog trails
Highway access
Electricity and solar
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FARM LIFE or BUILDERS/DEVELOPERS Rarely does a property with 20+ ACRES with street frontage and potential reach the market. Spanning acres on the coveted Federal Hill Road, this Estate offers a unique blend of agricultural heritage and future possibility. For over 40 years, this land flourished as a beloved vegetable farm, home to the local legend "Tomato Queen" with the self-serving farm stand. Today, the grounds remain a lush tapestry of gardens, blueberry bushes, and blackberry patches, rhubarb, all set against a backdrop of gently sloped terrain, serene woods, and existing greenhouses. On the same side as the house the 2.69 acres is early/drier land which allows planting to be done as soon as there is no more frost. The vegetables that the farm use to plant was potatoes, zuccini, summer squach, brussel sprouts, broccoli, green beans, cabbage, beets, turnips, pumpkins, winter squash. The possibilities are unlimited. The heart of the property is a 1,650-square-foot Ranch that truly defines "good bones." Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen featuring nostalgic details like a built-in bread box and lazy Susan, alongside a dedicated dining room and three comfortable bedrooms. While the home awaits your modern touch, its solid footprint provides a sturdy foundation for a custom renovation. Whether you are looking to embrace the "farm life" and continue the agricultural legacy of this Chapter 61A land, or you are a developer eyeing the significant street frontage and multiple joining lots, the opportunities here are vast. The expansive acreage provides a rare canvas for a variety of visions. Located with the commuter in mind, this property sits just minutes to I-290/395, the Mass Pike, and Route 20, offering a balance of rural tranquility and regional connectivity. This is an Estate sale, and the property is being sold with all existing structures in place. Bring your vision to Federal Hill Road and own a piece of Oxford’s farming history.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,149 (+14.6%)
$113,600 + $263,900
$377,500
2022
$4,492 (+5.7%)
$82,900 + $195,100
$278,000
2021
$4,248 (+3.4%)
$82,900 + $174,100
$257,000
2020
$4,107 (−5.7%)
$82,900 + $163,600
$246,500
2019
$4,356 (+6.2%)
$94,600 + $161,200
$255,800
2018
$4,103
$94,600 + $143,000
$237,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,650
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
4242648
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
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Sun exposure
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Oxford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 223 Federal Hill Rd
$680,443
$9,457 under list price of $690K
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