78 Shaker Rd Harvard, MA 01451

7 Beds
2 full, 2 half Baths
7,012 Sqft
100,188 Sqft lot
2.30 Acre lot
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1840
Days on Website: 46

Courtesy of Petraglia Real Estate Services, John Petraglia.

Description

This extraordinary 1840 Shaker home served as a dwelling for the Shakers, as an inn for visitors, an office and store—used by the current owner as a spacious residence since 1956. The layout includes 4 finished living levels plus walk-up attic and a sub-basement for utilities. Preserved built-in cabinets and pegboard found throughout the house exemplify the fine craftsmanship that the Shakers were renowned for. A large living room features a fireplace and historic built-ins. There are numerous bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, and a host of rooms that can serve as a home office, a studio, playroom, home gym, a workshop and more. A 3-season porch at 2nd level height, has a 3-bay garage below. Set on 2.3 acres on a quiet residential street in Harvard Shaker Village. Come discover Harvard–with plentiful conserved public lands, fine schools, a pond for swimming and boating, access to highway and rail, in a quaint town offering a wonderful sense of community.

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Property Details and Features

  • Accessibility Features: "No"
  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Road Surface Type: "Paved"
  • Appliances: "Electric Water Heater", "Range", "Dishwasher", "Refrigerator"
  • Basement: "Full", "Finished", "Walk-Out Access", "Sump Pump"
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 2 half bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 4 total bathrooms
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Level: First
  • Area: 195
  • Length: 13
  • Width: 15
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 210
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 15
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 195
  • Length: 13
  • Width: 15
  • Building Area Total: 7012
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame", "Post & Beam"
  • Living Area: 7012
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Community Features: "Park", "Walk/Jog Trails", "Golf", "Conservation Area", "Highway Access", "Public School"
  • Cooling: "None"
  • Features: "Closet", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Wood", "Lighting - Sconce"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 308
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 22
  • Exterior Features: "Porch - Enclosed", "Garden"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Porch - Enclosed"
  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: "Living Room"
  • Flooring: "Wood", "Pine", "Flooring - Wood"
  • Foundation Details: "Stone", "Granite", "Irregular"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 255
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 17
  • 3 garage spaces
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Included
  • Heating: "Steam", "Oil"
  • Heating Included
  • Interior Features: "Closet", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Entry Hall", "Sun Room", "Home Office", "Study", "Play Room", "Bedroom", "Walk-up Attic", "Internet Available - Unknown"
  • Features: "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Wood", "Gas Stove"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 210
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 15
  • Features: "Laundry Closet", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Wood", "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Washer Hookup", "First Floor"
  • Lot Features: "Level"
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.3
  • Lot Size Area: 2.3
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 100188
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: M:5 B:25,1533384
  • Level: First
  • Area: 476
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 34
  • Features: "Closet", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Wood"
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 240
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 16
  • Parking Features: "Attached", "Under", "Off Street"
  • Parking Total: 5
  • 3 covered spaces
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: RES
  • Roof: "Slate"
  • High School: Bromfield
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bromfield
  • Elementary School: Hildreth
  • Sewer: "Private Sewer"
  • Tax Annual Amount: 23876
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Electric: "Generator", "Circuit Breakers", "200+ Amp Service"
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range"
  • Water Source: "Private"
  • Window Features: "Storm Window(s)"