OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $451K

$497,319

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $97/mo

•

1,219

sq ft

42 Mason Rd, West Townsend, MA 01474

About this home

Nestled on a picturesque 2.47-acre lot, this charming Cape-style home offers an idyllic retreat with endless potential. The cozy interior is brimming with character, waiting for a buyer’s personal touch to transform it into the perfect dream home. Surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides ample space for gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the tranquil beauty of nature. With a little creativity and care, this delightful abode can become a true sanctuary. Just a 3 minute drive to the Townsend State Park. This is a probate sale subject to the seller obtaining a license to sell once an offer is accepted.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

2.47 acresLot Size

$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Johnson • ERA Key Realty Services

Bought with Blood Team • Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73294836

Redfin Estimate

$497,319

$46K since sold in December 2024$0 since August

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 20.6% higher than the average sale price ($413K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$410,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,151 sq ft
155 County Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$420,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
700 New Ipswich Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$485,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,978 sq ft
89 Townsend Rd, Mason, NH 03048
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$540,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,777 sq ft
17 New Fitchburg Rd, West Townsend, MA 01474
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$200,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,118 sq ft
8 Old Meetinghouse Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$420,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,729 sq ft
211 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$121,672

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $2,487

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$2,884/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in 01474, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$604K

$64K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$450,000
4 beds2 baths1,468 sq ft
71 Mason, West Townsend, MA 01474
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 42 Mason Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73294836

Dec 30, 2024

Sold

$451,000

$370/sq ft

Sep 25, 2024

Listed

$475,000

$390/sq ft

MLS PIN #71533990

Aug 13, 2013

Sold

$230,000

$189/sq ft

Jul 16, 2013

Contingent

—

May 30, 2013

Listed

$249,900

$205/sq ft

Great well maintained Cape on beautiful 2.48 acre lot, This home features hardwood floors, Screened porch between house and spacious 2 car garage, Frieplaced living room, Eat In kitchen with glass top stove, two first floor bedrooms and second floor in process of being finished in time for closing, Completely New roof, New Buderas heating system with 50 gallon Super-Stor hot water tank, new thermopane windows, Brick patio in private yard with almost 2.5 acres backs up to Taysa Soccer Fields

Public Records

Apr 17, 1990

Sold

$15,000

$12/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 15, 1988

Sold

$75,000

$62/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,583 (+4.3%)

$105,500 + $298,400

$403,900

2025

$5,352 (+2.6%)

$92,800 + $275,800

$368,600

2024

$5,214 (+1.0%)

$92,800 + $269,000

$361,800

2023

$5,162 (+0.6%)

$80,200 + $258,100

$338,300

2022

$5,130 (+3.8%)

$73,400 + $217,900

$291,300

2021

$4,942 (+2.9%)

$72,600 + $197,000

$269,600

2020

$4,804 (+4.5%)

$65,800 + $180,300

$246,100

2019

$4,599 (+6.7%)

$65,800 + $172,100

$237,900

2018

$4,311 (+6.0%)

$59,100 + $153,700

$212,800

2017

$4,068 (+5.5%)

$62,000 + $144,800

$206,800

2016

$3,857 (+2.5%)

$62,000 + $132,800

$194,800

2015

$3,763 (+5.8%)

$68,800 + $128,100

$196,900

2014

$3,558 (+6.7%)

$64,600 + $117,200

$181,800

2013

$3,334 (+0.4%)

$82,300 + $100,300

$182,600

2012

$3,322 (+4.4%)

$91,600 + $104,300

$195,900

2011

$3,181 (+2.8%)

$92,800 + $109,300

$202,100

2010

$3,094 (+0.6%)

$92,800 + $109,300

$202,100

2009

$3,077

$92,800 + $132,800

$225,600

Tax history for 42 Mason Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,583 (+4.3%)

$105,500 + $298,400

$403,900

2025

$5,352 (+2.6%)

$92,800 + $275,800

$368,600

2024

$5,214 (+1.0%)

$92,800 + $269,000

$361,800

2023

$5,162 (+0.6%)

$80,200 + $258,100

$338,300

2022

$5,130 (+3.8%)

$73,400 + $217,900

$291,300

2021

$4,942 (+2.9%)

$72,600 + $197,000

$269,600

2020

$4,804 (+4.5%)

$65,800 + $180,300

$246,100

2019

$4,599 (+6.7%)

$65,800 + $172,100

$237,900

2018

$4,311 (+6.0%)

$59,100 + $153,700

$212,800

2017

$4,068 (+5.5%)

$62,000 + $144,800

$206,800

2016

$3,857 (+2.5%)

$62,000 + $132,800

$194,800

2015

$3,763 (+5.8%)

$68,800 + $128,100

$196,900

2014

$3,558 (+6.7%)

$64,600 + $117,200

$181,800

2013

$3,334 (+0.4%)

$82,300 + $100,300

$182,600

2012

$3,322 (+4.4%)

$91,600 + $104,300

$195,900

2011

$3,181 (+2.8%)

$92,800 + $109,300

$202,100

2010

$3,094 (+0.6%)

$92,800 + $109,300

$202,100

2009

$3,077

$92,800 + $132,800

$225,600

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,687

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3248689S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Game Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,219
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.47
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,285
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte 119 to Mason Rd
UnparsedAddress: 42 Mason Rd, Townsend MA 01474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,687
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3248689S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Spaulding Memorial School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

Hawthorne Brook Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

5/10

North Middlesex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

6/10

Provided by GreatSchools

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

8 days above 95° expected this year, 18 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, 1 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

West Townsend, MA • 01474

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.9 hrs

4.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$473,000 – $572,000

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $4,973 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

$442,400

3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft

258 Allen St, Ashby, MA 01431

$534,900

3 beds1 bath1,318 sq ft

100 S Harbor Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

3D WALKTHROUGH

$625,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,100 sq ft

76 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA 01431

$769,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,860 sq ft

17 Hillside Dr, Townsend, MA 01469

$599,000

4 beds1.5 baths2,223 sq ft

85 Wallace Hl, Townsend, MA 01469

$649,999

4 beds2.5 baths3,720 sq ft

95 Jewett St, Pepperell, MA 01463

New listings for sale in 01474

$450,000

4 beds2 baths1,468 sq ft

71 Mason, West Townsend, MA 01474

Home values near 42 Mason Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Mason Road, West Townsend, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1435 Sq. Ft.	$395,109
56 Mason Road, West Townsend, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$318,013

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Mason Road, West Townsend, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$402,844
47 Mason Road, West Townsend, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$364,418

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Mason Road, West Townsend, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1857 Sq. Ft.	$451,839
43 Mason Road, West Townsend, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1495 Sq. Ft.	$494,770

Property information provided by MLS PIN when last listed in 2024. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

Hollis homes for sale
Bedford homes for sale
Pelham homes for sale
Litchfield homes for sale
Merrimack homes for sale

Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	West Townsend Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings
Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	West Townsend Housing Market

Acton homes for sale
Nashua homes for sale
Westford homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 01474, MA

Sale history for 42 Mason Rd

Tax history for 42 Mason Rd

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 01474

Home values near 42 Mason Rd

More real estate resources