Welcome to Moses Brigham's home c1749, home to one of Westborough's original families. Moses lovingly built this Saltbox Colonial home for his wife & hand carved 2 hearts into a door. Although a number of updates have been done over time, several features have been preserved. Gourmet Chef's kitchen has soapstone countertops, farmhouse sink, upgraded cabinetry, SS appliances & beautiful wide plank pine flooring. The kitchen also features a quaint breakfast area & custom built-in shelving. The "Keeping Room" is situated off the kitchen & has a large copper pot fireplace w/ one of two beehive ovens. Family rm has lots of built-in bookshelves. Spacious dining room perfect for hosting gatherings. Charming primary bedroom is located on the 1st level & has vaulted ceiling w/ wood beams & luxury ensuite bath. 4 bedrooms/ 2 full ba upstairs. Great storage with oversized built-ins in upstairs hall. Adorable reading nook w/ exposed chimney. Sprawling picturesque backyard w/ inground pool.
Single-familyProperty Type
1749Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Ellison• Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty
BOSTON GLOBE'S HOME OF THE WEEK, 12/3/06!!! Welcome to the Moses Brigham home,circa 1749. Lovely, Saltbox antique nestled on 1.36 acres, w/ private gardens, inground pool and mini orchard. Home has been tastefully upgraded over time, in keeping with the original period. Incredible beehive ovens,5 fireplaces, wide pine floor boards and hand hewn beams. "Within these walls history and memories abound". Now it is your time to own a piece of Westborough's history!
MLS PIN #70131733
May 31, 2005
Sold
$587,000
$168/sq ft
Apr 17, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jan 7, 2005
Listed
$598,000
$171/sq ft
Incredible home for entertaining & a grand lifestyle.Renovations incorp.into the charm everywhere.A huge cthdrl.gourmet ktchn. opens out to an oversized pt deck overlooking the "Secret Garden" ig pool enclosure,a carriage hse.w/loft serves as a summer room or potential Master Suite ,5frplcs incl.2 beehive ovens w/orig.hardware ,hand hewn exposed beams,gunstock corner beams,22" wide "Kings Plank" wide pine flr.planks,built-in's, Sec.systm., newly renov.bthrms.Pro lndscpd 1.3A.w/mini orchard.
MLS PIN #30546355
Dec 18, 2001
Sold
$460,000
$132/sq ft
Nov 3, 2001
Listing Removed
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Sep 26, 2001
Listed
$459,900
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1997
Sold
$290,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,395 (+8.1%)
$306,900 + $547,900
$854,800
2022
$13,316 (+3.5%)
$245,100 + $475,100
$720,200
2021
$12,867 (+1.7%)
$218,900 + $475,100
$694,000
2020
$12,652 (−8.0%)
$227,700 + $462,900
$690,600
2019
$13,749 (+16.6%)
$227,700 + $522,400
$750,100
2018
$11,794 (+3.7%)
$212,400 + $426,500
$638,900
2017
$11,372 (+4.0%)
$212,400 + $426,500
$638,900
2016
$10,936 (−3.2%)
$201,500 + $413,900
$615,400
2015
$11,303 (−1.5%)
$201,500 + $406,500
$608,000
2014
$11,478 (+1.7%)
$188,500 + $406,500
$595,000
2013
$11,287 (−2.1%)
$188,500 + $406,500
$595,000
2012
$11,530 (+9.8%)
$188,500 + $411,700
$600,200
2011
$10,499 (+4.6%)
$188,500 + $387,100
$575,600
2010
$10,037 (+13.7%)
$205,900 + $385,200
$591,100
2009
$8,826
$205,900 + $363,500
$569,400
Tax history for 187 W Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,395 (+8.1%)
$306,900 + $547,900
$854,800
2022
$13,316 (+3.5%)
$245,100 + $475,100
$720,200
2021
$12,867 (+1.7%)
$218,900 + $475,100
$694,000
2020
$12,652 (−8.0%)
$227,700 + $462,900
$690,600
2019
$13,749 (+16.6%)
$227,700 + $522,400
$750,100
2018
$11,794 (+3.7%)
$212,400 + $426,500
$638,900
2017
$11,372 (+4.0%)
$212,400 + $426,500
$638,900
2016
$10,936 (−3.2%)
$201,500 + $413,900
$615,400
2015
$11,303 (−1.5%)
$201,500 + $406,500
$608,000
2014
$11,478 (+1.7%)
$188,500 + $406,500
$595,000
2013
$11,287 (−2.1%)
$188,500 + $406,500
$595,000
2012
$11,530 (+9.8%)
$188,500 + $411,700
$600,200
2011
$10,499 (+4.6%)
$188,500 + $387,100
$575,600
2010
$10,037 (+13.7%)
$205,900 + $385,200
$591,100
2009
$8,826
$205,900 + $363,500
$569,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.