Welcome to your charming 2 BDRM Cape on a generous 0.51-acre lot right “in” the center of town close to shops, Town Common (for local events), hiking spots & main commuter Rt 13. This lovely property boasts central AC, a brand new driveway & a new furnace, ensuring your comfort & convenience year-round. Head inside to find a main living area featuring a bright & airy Living Room & Kitchen w/ counter seating leading to the back deck – perfect for meals & entertaining. A Full Bath w/ Laundry hookups along w/ a spacious Bedroom w/ WIC complete the main floor. Upstairs find a Bedroom & a Bonus Room (currently used as an addt’l Bedroom). Basement offers space for storage & a workshop area. Enjoy views from the deck (w/ space below to store equipment/yard items). Additional highlights include a storage shed & fire pit. Spend your summer days swimming & kayaking in the tranquil river that flows behind the home. Don't miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Blood Team• Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack
Bought with Jennifer McCune• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
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Market trends in 01469, MA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
100.2%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$572K
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
25d
5 days MoM
Recently sold homes
27
1 MoM
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Sale history for 280 Main St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73091682
May 1, 2023
Sold
$357,000
$313/sq ft
Apr 4, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 27, 2023
Listed
$299,900
$263/sq ft
MLS PIN #72567824
Feb 14, 2020
Sold
$240,000
$210/sq ft
Feb 3, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 20, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 23, 2019
Price Changed
$252,900
$221/sq ft
Oct 15, 2019
Price Changed
$263,000
$230/sq ft
Oct 9, 2019
Price Changed
$268,900
$235/sq ft
Sep 19, 2019
Listed
$279,900
$245/sq ft
+15
Everything Old Is New Again - Motivated Seller! Charming Cape Style Home, with complete renovations, conveniently located just outside Townsend Center & on Picturesque Squannacook River! Beautiful open concept home with large Kitchen/Dining area that flows into a Lovely Living Room, great for entertaining, or just relaxing. Ideal Full Bath with Laundry & Master Bedroom to complete the First Level. Second Floor is made up of an Additional Bedroom and A Bonus Room with many possibilities! Storage in Lower Level as well as Wood Burning Stove. Great for heating the home on cool, crisp days & a perfect way to help minimize your heating bill.Oversize Deck off the kitchen overlooking a Large Level Backyard & the Squannacook River. Enjoy all that the river has to offer with Kayaking, Fishing & More!
MLS PIN #72326631
May 30, 2018
Sold
$261,000
$229/sq ft
May 20, 2018
Pending
—
May 14, 2018
Listed
$270,000
$236/sq ft
+9
Completely renovated Cape centrally located in Townsend on the Squannacook River. Open-concept floor-plan with master and full bath on main floor. 2nd bedroom and office/den on the 2nd floor. Septic has passed Title V.
MLS PIN #71082382
Nov 4, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 29, 2010
Sold
$92,000
$81/sq ft
Aug 25, 2010
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2010
Price Changed
$105,000
$92/sq ft
Jul 9, 2010
Price Changed
$112,000
$98/sq ft
Jun 16, 2010
Price Changed
$116,000
$102/sq ft
May 18, 2010
Listed
$121,000
$106/sq ft
MLS PIN #70053567
Mar 17, 2005
Sold
$160,000
$140/sq ft
Feb 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2004
Listed
$185,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1998
Sold
$700,000
$613/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,185 (+2.0%)
$103,500 + $273,600
$377,100
2025
$5,083 (+2.7%)
$91,100 + $259,000
$350,100
2024
$4,950 (+1.2%)
$91,100 + $252,400
$343,500
2023
$4,889 (+2.4%)
$82,800 + $237,600
$320,400
2022
$4,774 (−3.1%)
$72,000 + $199,100
$271,100
2021
$4,925 (+4.3%)
$71,200 + $197,500
$268,700
2020
$4,722 (+4.8%)
$63,300 + $178,600
$241,900
2019
$4,506 (+29.2%)
$63,300 + $169,800
$233,100
2018
$3,487 (+4.6%)
$63,300 + $108,800
$172,100
2017
$3,334 (+4.2%)
$67,500 + $102,000
$169,500
2016
$3,200 (+4.1%)
$67,500 + $94,100
$161,600
2015
$3,075 (+8.7%)
$70,400 + $90,500
$160,900
2014
$2,828 (+4.2%)
$63,300 + $81,200
$144,500
2013
$2,715 (+0.2%)
$74,500 + $74,200
$148,700
2012
$2,709 (+1.9%)
$82,800 + $76,900
$159,700
2011
$2,658 (+2.8%)
$87,800 + $81,100
$168,900
2010
$2,586 (+0.5%)
$87,800 + $81,100
$168,900
2009
$2,574
$87,800 + $100,900
$188,700
Tax history for 280 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,185 (+2.0%)
$103,500 + $273,600
$377,100
2025
$5,083 (+2.7%)
$91,100 + $259,000
$350,100
2024
$4,950 (+1.2%)
$91,100 + $252,400
$343,500
2023
$4,889 (+2.4%)
$82,800 + $237,600
$320,400
2022
$4,774 (−3.1%)
$72,000 + $199,100
$271,100
2021
$4,925 (+4.3%)
$71,200 + $197,500
$268,700
2020
$4,722 (+4.8%)
$63,300 + $178,600
$241,900
2019
$4,506 (+29.2%)
$63,300 + $169,800
$233,100
2018
$3,487 (+4.6%)
$63,300 + $108,800
$172,100
2017
$3,334 (+4.2%)
$67,500 + $102,000
$169,500
2016
$3,200 (+4.1%)
$67,500 + $94,100
$161,600
2015
$3,075 (+8.7%)
$70,400 + $90,500
$160,900
2014
$2,828 (+4.2%)
$63,300 + $81,200
$144,500
2013
$2,715 (+0.2%)
$74,500 + $74,200
$148,700
2012
$2,709 (+1.9%)
$82,800 + $76,900
$159,700
2011
$2,658 (+2.8%)
$87,800 + $81,100
$168,900
2010
$2,586 (+0.5%)
$87,800 + $81,100
$168,900
2009
$2,574
$87,800 + $100,900
$188,700
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,142
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3778514S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup