Rare historic property, with heirloom-variety apple orchard, abutting APR agricultural land, at the base of Prospect Hill offers numerous possibilities. Home built by Deacon Joshua Whitney, pioneer settler of Groton, & was a garrison house in late 1600’s - early 1700’s. Historic details like boxed beams & wide-pine floors have been preserved. Newer (2015) kitchen opens to rear patio with stone wall & built-in firepit. Solid flue lining added to central chimney for 5 fireplaces in 1997. Chandelier & additional fixtures are handmade early American reproductions. Two ‘mini-splits’ added for some heating & cooling. Artisan iron railings adorn granite steps. Property is south of Groton’s center, minutes from Groton Hill Music Center, fine dining & shopping, & 2 private high schools. Property has been featured in movies, calendars and paintings. Current owners raised Belted Galloway cattle here. Town sewer can be extended to 100’ x 36’ barn at owner's expense, subject to Town approval.
For sale
Price cut: $80K (3/28)
$1,295,000
227 Boston Rd, Groton, MA 01450
4beds
3,310sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1680
7.61 Acres Lot
$1,277,800 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Handmade early american reproductionsCentral chimneySolid flue liningArtisan iron railingsHeirloom-variety apple orchardWide-pine floorsAbutting apr agricultural land
- 189 days |
- 2,018 |
- 91 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charlotte Marrocco-Mohler 603-620-2668,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty 603-888-4600
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73439960
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 28 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,310
- Total interior livable area: 3,310 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,310
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Barn, Shared Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 7.61 Acres
- Features: Farm, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: M:235 B:1 L:,518060
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1680
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Groton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $950,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,492
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Exclusions: Personal Property In House And Barn.
Estimated market value
$1,277,800
$1.21M - $1.34M
$4,880/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Price change | $1,295,000-5.8%$391/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $1,375,000-5.2%$415/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+251.9%$438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73439960 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1996 | Sold | $412,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,492 +7% | $950,300 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $13,549 +0.4% | $897,900 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $13,494 +8.7% | $862,800 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $12,418 +7.6% | $722,400 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $11,542 +0.6% | $655,800 -0.6% |
| 2020 | $11,472 +1.8% | $660,060 +6% |
| 2019 | $11,274 +0.7% | $622,540 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $11,199 +2.6% | $599,820 +0.4% |
| 2017 | $10,914 +5.1% | $597,680 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $10,383 +6.8% | $552,880 +3.9% |
| 2015 | $9,725 +5.1% | $532,280 |
| 2014 | $9,251 +1.8% | $532,280 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $9,089 +3.8% | $539,380 -1% |
| 2012 | $8,760 -15.8% | $544,780 -14.2% |
| 2011 | $10,399 -1.8% | $634,880 -5.4% |
| 2010 | $10,594 +4.3% | $671,380 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $10,161 +3.2% | $709,580 |
| 2008 | $9,842 -7.2% | $709,580 -7.9% |
| 2007 | $10,611 +2.6% | $770,580 +5.6% |
| 2006 | $10,338 +2.4% | $729,568 0% |
| 2005 | $10,097 +8.2% | $729,577 +20.7% |
| 2004 | $9,335 +7.9% | $604,577 -0.6% |
| 2003 | $8,654 +2.8% | $608,169 +31.6% |
| 1998 | $8,419 | $462,100 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$7,698/mo
Principal & interest
$6608
Property taxes
$1090
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01450
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Groton Dunstable Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Groton-Dunstable Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
- 8/10Florence Roche SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Groton
- 01450
- 227 Boston Rd
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