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Off Market Aug 2021 for $495K

$674,095

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,548/mo

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3,000

sq ft

51 Gilchrist Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

About this home

Feel like you are on vacation year round with this lovely log home. Nestled off the road on 3.5 acres this property offers privacy and space that you desire. Warm and inviting Farmers Porch sets the tone for the relaxing carefree feeling the home provides. Open Concept first level is perfect for entertaining. Kitchen offers much desired white cabinets, Granite and Stainless appliances. Cozy Harmon P-68 Pellet stove in Family room provides ambience while offsetting energy costs. Flexible floor plan. Home offers many possibilities, Master suite with bed, bath living area and kitchenette. This space could also serve as an In-Law , Au-Pair sweet or home office. This unique area has separate entrance (two egresses) as well. First floor laundry. Newly paved driveway and cleared land for outdoor activities. Major systems are 7 years young. Very large basement for storage or future expansion of living space. Country location but close to major roads.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

3.55 acresLot Size

$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

12 spacesParking

Listed by Kathleen Walsh • Keller Williams Realty North Central

Bought with Turco Group • eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72847307

Redfin Estimate

$674,095

$179K since sold in August 2021$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 12.6% lower than the average sale price ($772K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$775,000
A
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,460 sq ft
571 Northfield Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$654,375
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,027 sq ft
94 Turner Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$825,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,322 sq ft
20 Squannacook Dr, Groton, MA 01450
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,878 sq ft
430 Page St, Lunenburg, MA 01462
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$790,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,307 sq ft
15 Squannacook Dr, Groton, MA 01450

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$3,146/mo

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Market trends in 01469, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$502K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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$769,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,860 sq ft
17 Hillside Dr, Townsend, MA 01469
3D WALKTHROUGH
$549,900
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
347 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
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Sale history for 51 Gilchrist Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72847307

Aug 11, 2021

Sold

$495,000

$165/sq ft

Jun 18, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2021

Listed

$495,000

$165/sq ft

MLS PIN #71780042

May 29, 2015

Sold

$330,000

$110/sq ft

Feb 25, 2015

Pending

—

Feb 13, 2015

Relisted

—

Feb 6, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2015

Listed

$349,900

$117/sq ft

True Log Cabin...Nature Lovers..Nestled back from the road offering an abundance of privacy. This log home offers a 3 bedroom home and a 1 bedroom In-Law or apartment. Home has been renovated this past summer, 2014. Offering New Kitchens & baths. Refinished hardwood floors.New heating system 2014, New hot water tank 2014, New porches 2014, New 4 bedroom Septic System. First floor laundry and seller is offering a generous allowance for new appliances.

Public Records

Jun 7, 2007

Sold

$402,000

$134/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 22, 1987

Sold

$50,000

$17/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,489 (+12.5%)

$120,400 + $504,000

$624,400

2025

$8,436 (+2.9%)

$107,300 + $473,700

$581,000

2024

$8,198 (−0.3%)

$107,300 + $461,600

$568,900

2023

$8,225 (−3.6%)

$94,300 + $444,700

$539,000

2022

$8,530 (+0.8%)

$82,200 + $402,200

$484,400

2021

$8,461 (+11.4%)

$82,600 + $379,000

$461,600

2020

$7,597 (+5.1%)

$71,800 + $317,400

$389,200

2019

$7,227 (+5.3%)

$71,800 + $302,100

$373,900

2018

$6,862 (+7.4%)

$67,400 + $271,300

$338,700

2017

$6,391 (+4.9%)

$69,100 + $255,800

$324,900

2016

$6,090 (+4.3%)

$69,100 + $238,500

$307,600

2015

$5,838 (+5.2%)

$76,100 + $229,400

$305,500

2014

$5,548 (+6.3%)

$73,000 + $210,500

$283,500

2013

$5,221 (+1.3%)

$92,500 + $193,400

$285,900

2012

$5,156 (+0.9%)

$102,100 + $201,900

$304,000

2011

$5,108 (+2.5%)

$111,100 + $213,400

$324,500

2010

$4,982 (−3.1%)

$111,100 + $214,300

$325,400

2009

$5,144

$111,100 + $266,000

$377,100

Tax history for 51 Gilchrist Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,489 (+12.5%)

$120,400 + $504,000

$624,400

2025

$8,436 (+2.9%)

$107,300 + $473,700

$581,000

2024

$8,198 (−0.3%)

$107,300 + $461,600

$568,900

2023

$8,225 (−3.6%)

$94,300 + $444,700

$539,000

2022

$8,530 (+0.8%)

$82,200 + $402,200

$484,400

2021

$8,461 (+11.4%)

$82,600 + $379,000

$461,600

2020

$7,597 (+5.1%)

$71,800 + $317,400

$389,200

2019

$7,227 (+5.3%)

$71,800 + $302,100

$373,900

2018

$6,862 (+7.4%)

$67,400 + $271,300

$338,700

2017

$6,391 (+4.9%)

$69,100 + $255,800

$324,900

2016

$6,090 (+4.3%)

$69,100 + $238,500

$307,600

2015

$5,838 (+5.2%)

$76,100 + $229,400

$305,500

2014

$5,548 (+6.3%)

$73,000 + $210,500

$283,500

2013

$5,221 (+1.3%)

$92,500 + $193,400

$285,900

2012

$5,156 (+0.9%)

$102,100 + $201,900

$304,000

2011

$5,108 (+2.5%)

$111,100 + $213,400

$324,500

2010

$4,982 (−3.1%)

$111,100 + $214,300

$325,400

2009

$5,144

$111,100 + $266,000

$377,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.55 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

2,990

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3896560S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 12
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Log
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.55
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,461
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chase to Tyler to South Row to Gilchrist
UnparsedAddress: 51 Gilchrist Road, Townsend MA 01469

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,990
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3896560S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Spaulding Memorial School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.1mi

5/10

Hawthorne Brook Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

North Middlesex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% 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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Historical weather

Townsend, MA • 01469

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$641,000 – $776,000

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Home values near 51 Gilchrist Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Gilchrist Road, Townsend, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2646 Sq. Ft.	$722,334
63 Gilchrist Road, Townsend, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2296 Sq. Ft.	$607,577

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Gilchrist Road, Townsend, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$418,241
61 Gilchrist Road, Townsend, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1944 Sq. Ft.	$579,346

Address	Redfin Estimate
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53 Gilchrist Road, Townsend, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3020 Sq. Ft.	$685,446

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