You’ll fall in love with this stylishly updated cape! Nestled on over 2 acres this home has been thoughtfully renovated while maintaining plenty of charm and character. As you step into the home from the quaint covered porch, you immediately feel the warmth and inviting atmosphere that is evident throughout the home. Front to back fireplaced living room features a beautiful, coffered ceiling. The cozy fireplaced family room includes custom built-ins and is the ideal spot to curl up with a good book. The heated sunroom provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the lovely gardens, patio and koi pond. Updated kitchen with breakfast nook flows nicely into the formal dining room. 4 bedrooms including a primary suite, walk in cedar closet and a bonus room round out the 2nd floor. Large basement features a playroom with fireplace, exercise room and an abundance of storage space. This well maintained home is sited on beautifully landscaped grounds making it a peaceful retreat. Come See!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
2.17 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan McPherson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with The Kattman Team• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Country elegance at its best! Warm and inviting ambiance is evident upon entering this wonderful eleven room home. Many thoughtful updates and improvements were made both inside and out to enhance the design of this four bedroom Cape. Each room has it's own special charm! The first level features a front to back living room with coffered ceiling and fireplace, lovely dining room with wainscoting, fully renovated gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook opening to family room with fireplace and custom cabinets. Enjoy the inviting sunroom year round, overlooking the landscaped gardens, stone patio and koi pond. In addition to the four spacious bedrooms on the second level, there is a bonus room/office area. Playroom, exercise area and plenty of storage in lower level. Beautifully landscaped property with flowering shrubs, perennials, vegetable garden and small koi pond complete the picture of true enjoyment. Just sit back and relax!
MLS PIN #50374602
Oct 2, 1997
Sold
$453,000
$120/sq ft
Jul 24, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 1997
Listed
$479,900
$128/sq ft
CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CAPE SET ON A WOODED KNOLL. SUNKEN LIVING ROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS THRUOUT, NEW KITCHEN, NEW SOLARIUM, OVERSIZED DECK, 3 FIREPLACES, CIRCULAR DRIVE 2.4 PRIVATE ACRES! PERENNIAL FENCED GARDEN WITH FLOWERING
Public Records
Apr 6, 1981
Sold
$139,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,281 (−0.8%)
$370,900 + $860,300
$1,231,200
2025
$19,427 (+2.3%)
$340,000 + $831,700
$1,171,700
2024
$18,998 (+3.2%)
$305,900 + $814,900
$1,120,800
2023
$18,406 (+27.0%)
$305,900 + $716,100
$1,022,000
2022
$14,493 (+3.5%)
$278,100 + $483,500
$761,600
2021
$14,006 (+9.2%)
$278,100 + $435,400
$713,500
2020
$12,822 (+6.9%)
$278,100 + $380,800
$658,900
2019
$11,996 (+1.7%)
$285,200 + $326,200
$611,400
2018
$11,800 (+3.2%)
$285,200 + $326,200
$611,400
2017
$11,437 (+0.5%)
$274,200 + $284,800
$559,000
2016
$11,385 (+3.5%)
$274,200 + $279,300
$553,500
2015
$10,999 (+10.2%)
$257,700 + $283,600
$541,300
2014
$9,981 (+1.7%)
$230,300 + $260,400
$490,700
2013
$9,811 (−4.0%)
$219,400 + $278,100
$497,500
2012
$10,225 (+3.0%)
$290,600 + $270,600
$561,200
2011
$9,923 (+3.4%)
$301,400 + $258,600
$560,000
2010
$9,599 (−0.5%)
$299,000 + $251,400
$550,400
2009
$9,649
$326,400 + $257,700
$584,100
Tax history for 5 Whitney St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,281 (−0.8%)
$370,900 + $860,300
$1,231,200
2025
$19,427 (+2.3%)
$340,000 + $831,700
$1,171,700
2024
$18,998 (+3.2%)
$305,900 + $814,900
$1,120,800
2023
$18,406 (+27.0%)
$305,900 + $716,100
$1,022,000
2022
$14,493 (+3.5%)
$278,100 + $483,500
$761,600
2021
$14,006 (+9.2%)
$278,100 + $435,400
$713,500
2020
$12,822 (+6.9%)
$278,100 + $380,800
$658,900
2019
$11,996 (+1.7%)
$285,200 + $326,200
$611,400
2018
$11,800 (+3.2%)
$285,200 + $326,200
$611,400
2017
$11,437 (+0.5%)
$274,200 + $284,800
$559,000
2016
$11,385 (+3.5%)
$274,200 + $279,300
$553,500
2015
$10,999 (+10.2%)
$257,700 + $283,600
$541,300
2014
$9,981 (+1.7%)
$230,300 + $260,400
$490,700
2013
$9,811 (−4.0%)
$219,400 + $278,100
$497,500
2012
$10,225 (+3.0%)
$290,600 + $270,600
$561,200
2011
$9,923 (+3.4%)
$301,400 + $258,600
$560,000
2010
$9,599 (−0.5%)
$299,000 + $251,400
$550,400
2009
$9,649
$326,400 + $257,700
$584,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Maple Street to Western Ave to Whitney Street
UnparsedAddress: 5 Whitney Street, Sherborn MA 01770
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,761
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2402163S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pine Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
9/10
Dover-Sherborn Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% 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
Sherborn, MA • 01770
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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52
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Sherborn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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