About this home

An opportunity to create something new in a town rich with New England charm! Set on a nearly 1-acre corner lot in Townsend, this property offers potential for a fresh start surrounded by mature trees & scenic countryside, neighboring a local Christmas tree farm. Enjoy the appeal of small-town living, with Townsend Common hosting seasonal events, concerts & community gatherings, plus a convenient location between Ashby, Lunenburg & Pepperell, with access to the MA/NH border region. The existing 2 bedroom Ranch has sustained significant fire damage & may be a candidate for teardown or redevelopment. Title 5 passed. Property sold AS IS, AS SEEN. EXTERIOR SHOWINGS ONLY, NO INTERIOR ACCESS. Buyers must be accompanied by an agent with a confirmed ShowingTime appointment. Property must be marketed for 3 weeks. All offers due Nov 16, 2026 at 2PM. Sale subject to a court-issued license to sell.

Facts and features

Schools

• Squannacook Early Childhood Center

  elementary · K-4 · 0.8 mi

• North Middlesex Regional High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.6 mi

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• Hawthorne Brook Middle School

  elementary · 5-8 · 1.0 mi

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• Mary McLeod Bethune Institute

  elementary · 3-12 · 4.4 mi

• Spaulding Memorial School

  elementary · K-4 · 0.9 mi

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• Nissitissit Middle School

  elementary · 5-8 · 6.5 mi

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Price history

• Oct 26, 2026 · Listed$100,000
• Jan 6, 2017 · Sold$100,000
• Nov 15, 2016 · Price Changed$110,000
• Sep 1, 2016 · Listed$120,000
• Aug 5, 2016 · Listing Removed$125,000
• Jul 21, 2016 · Relisted$125,000
• Jun 11, 2016 · Listing Removed$125,000
• Apr 2, 2016 · Price Changed$125,000

Tax history

• 2026$3,994 tax · $290,500 assessed
• 2024$3,695 tax · $256,400 assessed
• 2023$3,388 tax · $222,000 assessed
• 2022$3,511 tax · $199,400 assessed
• 2021$3,562 tax · $194,300 assessed
• 2020$3,459 tax · $177,200 assessed
• 2019$3,408 tax · $176,300 assessed
• 2018$3,130 tax · $154,500 assessed

Where it is