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Listing broker remarks

Appealing 3-Bedrroom 2-Bath Cape with sought after features. Airy beamed Dining Room, w Cath ceiling, and brick accent wall, flows to outdoor living via double glass doors. Kitchen, w ceramic floor, affords ample storage and space for breakfast table. Convenient ground floor Bedroom is steps from Full Bath and Home Office. A 20- ft Living Rm creates welcoming, homey feel w floor- ceiling brick hearth and wood stove. Upstairs find two Bedrooms and Full Bath. Primary BR has ceiling fan, double W-In closets w cedar wall. The Lower Level is an entertainment delight. Invite your friends, park the kids, set up the big screen and exercise equipment, pull up a couple of stools to the bar. New carpet. Walk-out to backyard. The two-car garage has walk-up to full second floor storage or a future project. Energy efficient: each room on individual heat demand. Sited on almost 1 acre, close to several WM Areas, you may witness a plethora of interesting fauna. Close to NMRHS the location is spot-on.— Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Key details

  • 2,227 sq ft
  • 43,288 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1975 built
  • $269 / sq ft
  • $7,905 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠2⁠3⁠9⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
653 Townsend Road
Town
Groton, MA
ZIP
01450
Deed (Bk/Pg)
73713 / 65

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Sqannacook River Area

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Neighborhood: Groton

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.