This warm and inviting ranch-style home is perfect for anyone looking to downsize. It is truly a one-bedroom home but is equipped with a two-bedroom septic as per the board of health and the town of Rochester. Situated on a spacious 1.6-acre lot, it offers an excellent balance of comfort and privacy with the potential to add on! It features two full baths and first-floor laundry. With ample space for parking and a large living area, this property is ideal for hosting gatherings and entertaining guests. It is perfect for those searching for a one-level living opportunity, with easy access to all the amenities that Rochester has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1.59 acresLot Size
$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tiffany Vieira• RE/MAX Vantage
Bought with The Grady Team• Boston Connect Real Estate
Charming home with an open and flexible floor plan. Inside you’ll find a newly designed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counters and hardwood floors. Both full bathrooms have been nicely updated with modern vanities, new sinks and new tile. Set on over 1.5 acres, you’ll enjoy overlooking the tire swing, fire pit and detached garage from your private back deck. Bonus enclosed porch offers extra space and lots of light.
MLS PIN #71333480
Apr 19, 2012
Sold
$195,000
$161/sq ft
Feb 26, 2012
Contingent
—
Feb 10, 2012
Relisted
—
Feb 6, 2012
Contingent
—
Feb 1, 2012
Listed
$199,000
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2004
Sold
$270,000
$223/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,234 (+1.9%)
$140,600 + $250,700
$391,300
2024
$4,157 (−4.9%)
$133,900 + $242,000
$375,900
2023
$4,371 (+8.7%)
$133,900 + $234,300
$368,200
2022
$4,020 (+3.5%)
$160,836 + $154,700
$315,536
2021
$3,883 (−1.9%)
$160,836 + $154,700
$315,536
2020
$3,959 (+16.8%)
$184,300 + $109,400
$293,700
2019
$3,391 (+7.7%)
$173,200 + $69,000
$242,200
2018
$3,148 (−8.9%)
$156,200 + $66,900
$223,100
2017
$3,456 (+1.4%)
$156,000 + $84,200
$240,200
2016
$3,409 (+2.7%)
$157,300 + $86,000
$243,300
2015
$3,318 (+2.7%)
$157,300 + $78,500
$235,800
2014
$3,231 (+2.1%)
$152,700 + $80,600
$233,300
2013
$3,163 (+5.2%)
$152,700 + $85,500
$238,200
2012
$3,008 (+3.5%)
$171,000 + $64,000
$235,000
2011
$2,906 (+11.1%)
$183,500 + $58,300
$241,800
2010
$2,615 (+8.9%)
$180,300 + $62,100
$242,400
2009
$2,401
$178,500 + $76,400
$254,900
Tax history for 653 Walnut Plain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,234 (+1.9%)
$140,600 + $250,700
$391,300
2024
$4,157 (−4.9%)
$133,900 + $242,000
$375,900
2023
$4,371 (+8.7%)
$133,900 + $234,300
$368,200
2022
$4,020 (+3.5%)
$160,836 + $154,700
$315,536
2021
$3,883 (−1.9%)
$160,836 + $154,700
$315,536
2020
$3,959 (+16.8%)
$184,300 + $109,400
$293,700
2019
$3,391 (+7.7%)
$173,200 + $69,000
$242,200
2018
$3,148 (−8.9%)
$156,200 + $66,900
$223,100
2017
$3,456 (+1.4%)
$156,000 + $84,200
$240,200
2016
$3,409 (+2.7%)
$157,300 + $86,000
$243,300
2015
$3,318 (+2.7%)
$157,300 + $78,500
$235,800
2014
$3,231 (+2.1%)
$152,700 + $80,600
$233,300
2013
$3,163 (+5.2%)
$152,700 + $85,500
$238,200
2012
$3,008 (+3.5%)
$171,000 + $64,000
$235,000
2011
$2,906 (+11.1%)
$183,500 + $58,300
$241,800
2010
$2,615 (+8.9%)
$180,300 + $62,100
$242,400
2009
$2,401
$178,500 + $76,400
$254,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.59 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,210
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
3467553
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,210
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.59
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,371
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Please refer to GPS.
UnparsedAddress: 653 Walnut Plain Rd, Rochester MA 02770
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,210
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Plymouth County
APN: 3467553
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Rochester Memorial School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Old Rochester Regional Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
5/10
Old Rochester Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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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Rochester, MA • 02770
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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