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79 Shaker, Harvard, MA 01451

$965,000

Last sold 05/14/2025 for $850K

3
bed
3
bath
4,135
Sqft ($206/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 79 Shaker

Property type House

Year built 1795

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 1.14 Acre

Movoto estimate

Property description

Welcome to the Shaker Village Second House, circa 1795. The generous floorplan includes a total of five levels, of which three are used as living space. The main central hall level features four well-proportioned rooms, each with original historic details including wide pine floors, Shaker peg rails, and a number of unique built-in features. Stairs leading to the floor below bring you to a welcoming family room with a woodstove, a fireplaced dining room, and a kitchen overlooking the rear yard and a laundry/mudroom. On the second level there are also four large rooms, plus a full bath. The walkup attic area is partially finished. Many restorations have been completed since 1968 with the goal of preserving original features while adding convenience and comfort.Set on a quiet acre with lawn gardens and trees abutting conservation lands, this home offers a glimpse into the unique Shaker History in a wonderful community of similarly preserved historic homes in the vibrant town of Harvard

Listed by

Listing Agent - John Petraglia

Listing Office - Petraglia Real Estate Services

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#73351945 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 2 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Baseboard
Levels/Style	Colonial, Antique
MLS #	73351945
Type	Residential
Status	Pending
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	4135
Lot Size (SqFt)	49658
Lot Size (Acres)	1.14
Annual Property Tax	15189
Year Built	1795

Interior
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3	Bathroom - Full
Primary Bathroom	No
Total # of Bathrooms	3
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Half
# Full Baths	2
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	3
Bedroom 3	Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2	Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Basement	Bulkhead, Dirt Floor
Office	Flooring - Wood
Family Room	Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, 16
Living Room	Flooring - Wood
Dining Room	First, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Total # of Rooms	12
Laundry	Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Kitchen	Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area
Flooring	Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances	Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
# Fireplaces	2
Accessibility Features	No
Interior Features	Home Office, Study, Sitting Room, Center Hall, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
Fireplace	Dining Room, Family Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Door Features	Storm Door(s)
Window Features	Storm Window(s)

Exterior
Foundation	Stone, Granite, Irregular
Roof	Shingle
Construction	Frame, Post & Beam
Parking Desc	Off Street, Unpaved
# Parking Spaces	3
Exterior Features	Storage, Garden

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer	Private Sewer
Utilities	For Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Electricity	Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Generator Connection
Water Source	Private

Location
View	Scenic View(s)
County	Worcester
Community Features	Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Elementary School	Harvard
Middle School	Harvard
High School	Harvard
Zoning	RES
APN	1533389
Directions	Ayer Rd To S Shaker, Left On Shaker Rd

Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage	Public
Road Responsibility	Public Maintained Road
Road Surface	Paved

$965K

Range: $800K-$1.12M

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Aug 2025
MLS # 73351945
Aug 12, 2025 Sold
$850,000 (-2.9%)
May 14, 2025 Active
—
Mar 30, 2025 Listed
$875,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$15,159 +8.1%

$968,600 +2.93%
2024
$14,021 +7.5%

$941,000 +19.86%
2023
$13,041 +6.4%

$785,100 +14.68%
2022
$12,261 +10.2%

$684,600 +15.56%
2021
$11,125 +13.2%

$592,400 +11.33%
2020
$9,828 +1.5%

$532,100 -4.32%
2019
$9,687 -2.5%

$556,100 -3.99%
2018
$9,933 +10.8%

$579,200 +16.94%
2017
$8,965 +7.1%

$495,300 +6.84%
2016
$8,368

$463,600

79 Shaker
$850K
—
01451
$799K -21% y/y
Harvard
$1.03M +29% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
82 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$1,119,000	4/2	3,850	0.03
84 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$908,000	4/2	2,235	0.04
73 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$792,000	3/1	1,652	0.04
78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$1,176,000	7/2	7,012	0.04
74 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$774,000	2/2	1,800	0.07
88 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$745,000	2/3	1,803	0.08
89 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$713,000	4/2	1,374	0.09
94 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451	$991,000	4/2	2,928	0.11

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.