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Historic Greek Revival in Harvard Center | The Wood-Hartwell House, c.1836. Set in a premier village location within Harvard’s Historic District, this antique center-hall home offers period character, natural light, original architectural detail, and exceptional potential. With 2,264± sq ft, 5BR, and 1.5BA, the home features formal living and dining rooms, family room, eat-in kitchen opening to rear deck and private gardens, plus walk-up attic, full basement, and 2-car attached garage. Important infrastructure work has been completed, including electrical and plumbing updates, removal of knob-and-tube wiring, and connection to town sewer. Ideal for buyers prepared to renovate, restore, and personalize. Moments to the library, General Store, Bare Hill Pond, conservation trails, schools, Rte. 2, and I-495.— LandVest, Inc., Concord

Key details

  • 2,264 sq ft
  • 17,859 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1836 built
  • $330 / sq ft
  • $11,570 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠0⁠4⁠5⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
13 Old Littleton Road
Town
Harvard, MA
ZIP
01451
Deed (Bk/Pg)
11571 / 314

Historic designations

National Register
Harvard Center Historic District
Local Historic District
Harvard Common Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Wood, H. - Hartwell, D. W. House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Harvard

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.