Welcome to the BULRUSH FARM neighborhood on the East Side of Scituate! This updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial offers the space, style and location today’s buyers are looking for. The bright, open floor plan is made for gatherings, with an updated kitchen flowing into a spacious family room with fireplace. A second fireplace anchors the inviting living room, where French doors open to a three-season room overlooking the beautiful grounds. Step outside to the deck and expansive backyard—perfect for summer dinners, entertaining and room to play. Upstairs, the primary suite features a private bath, along with three generous bedrooms and an additional full bath. The finished lower level offers flexible space for a home office, gym, playroom or media room. Set in a coveted East Side neighborhood close to MINOT BEACH and the shops, restaurants and commuter rail in NORTH SCITUATE VILLAGE, this is a wonderful place to put down roots and enjoy the Scituate lifestyle.
Median sale price in this area is $678,597. (48% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Custom built cabinets
Bonus room
Office / Home office
Sun room
French doors
Recessed lighting
Insulated windows with screens
Closets in bedrooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second level with full bathroom and hardwood flooring
Three additional bedrooms on second level with closets and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (second level) — one tiled with tub & shower, one tiled with shower stall
One half bathroom on first level
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with stone/granite countertops
Kitchen island
Pantry
Dining area
Picture window
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Custom built cabinets
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in basement
Gas water heater
Sump pump in basement
Flooring
Hardwood throughout upstairs bedrooms and living areas
Tile (stone/ceramic) in kitchen
Wall-to-wall carpet in family room
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Porch with enclosed porch area
Wood deck
Outdoor shower
Rain gutters
Storage
Public road frontage
Level lot
Ocean access within 1–2 miles to beach (public beach ownership)
Home design
Single family residence
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener
Paved driveway
Additional open parking for 4 vehicles (6 total parking spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, walk/jog trails, golf, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, house of worship, marina, public school access, and T-Station
Electricity and solar
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING COLONIAL DECORATED WITH STYLE. MANY BUILT-INS/LR&DR RICH CHERRYWOOD KITCHEN 2FPL.GORGEOUS THREE SEASON PORCH, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH OUT. GAS LOG FPL.IN FMRM.TWO CAR GARAGE, TOP NEIGHBORHOOD. EASY TO SHOW.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,741 (−1.6%)
$434,200 + $455,000
$889,200
2025
$8,879 (+5.0%)
$415,500 + $473,300
$888,800
2022
$8,457 (+0.5%)
$415,500 + $473,300
$888,800
2021
$8,415 (+3.1%)
$308,900 + $322,400
$631,300
2020
$8,159 (+2.2%)
$297,000 + $307,400
$604,400
2019
$7,987 (+3.8%)
$291,200 + $290,100
$581,300
2018
$7,691 (+2.9%)
$287,000 + $264,300
$551,300
2017
$7,473 (+4.0%)
$276,000 + $254,400
$530,400
2016
$7,187 (+10.3%)
$253,900 + $254,400
$508,300
2015
$6,513 (+4.4%)
$242,800 + $254,400
$497,200
2014
$6,241 (+2.6%)
$242,800 + $235,400
$478,200
2013
$6,083 (+3.1%)
$242,800 + $235,400
$478,200
2012
$5,901 (+11.0%)
$242,800 + $235,400
$478,200
2011
$5,316 (+2.0%)
$254,600 + $217,900
$472,500
2010
$5,210 (+3.8%)
$279,600 + $213,800
$493,400
2009
$5,018
$304,600 + $213,800
$518,400
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,360
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,360
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
2599507S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Scituate, MA • 02066
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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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Redfin Estimate for 60 Townsend Rd
$1,340,452
$41K over list price of $1.30M
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