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Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,874 sq ftLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Castinetti• Castinetti Realty Group
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,755
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1676904
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Sep 16, 2025 • Active
Town electrical
Relocate electrical service from an overhead connection to an underground connection.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,755
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Frontage Type: Dead End
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,229
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Maple Ave to St James (dead end)
UnparsedAddress: 8 Saint James Rd, Shrewsbury MA 01545
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1676904
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Middle School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Oak Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Shrewsbury Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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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 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Shrewsbury, MA • 01545
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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75
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62
44
50
35
36
22
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May
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$543,000 – $657,000
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