For sale

$1,100,000

78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

7beds

7,012sqft

$7,295/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1840

2.3 Acres Lot

$1,085,700 Zestimate^®

$157/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious homeShaker peg railsVery large dining roomNatural woodworkWarm wood floorsClassic shaker stair railingsLarge windows

Owner will consider offers. Eat, Pray, Live, Create. Be inspired in this spacious home that has fledged artists, writers, thinkers and scholars for more than a century. Built by Shakers with a thoughtful simple aesthetic that connected this home to a whole community. Whether you need space, privacy, light, nature or quietude, this home and location have it all. Pure Shaker detail. The floorplan includes a large living room with a fireplace, a very large dining room, two full and one-half bath, multiple living levels allowing for any use imaginable. Interior features include natural woodwork, warm wood floors, large windows, a sunporch with banked windows, Shaker peg rails, built-in cupboards in nearly every room and classic Shaker stair railings. Set on over two acres offering garden areas abutting New England Forest. Come discover what Harvard and this wonderful Shaker home can offer you. Potential for interior ADU or nonprofit adaptive reuse.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 240
Dimensions: 15 x 16

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: First
Area: 195
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 210
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 195
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Bedroom 5

Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 180
Dimensions: 12 x 15

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half
Level: First
Area: 36
Dimensions: 4 x 9

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 56
Dimensions: 7 x 8

Bathroom 3

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Area: 120
Dimensions: 8 x 15

Dining room

Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce
Level: First
Area: 308
Dimensions: 14 x 22

Family room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: First
Area: 255
Dimensions: 15 x 17

Kitchen

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove
Level: First
Area: 210
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Living room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
Level: First
Area: 476
Dimensions: 14 x 34

Office

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 231
Dimensions: 14 x 16.5

Heating

Steam, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Features

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Home Office, Study, Play Room, Bedroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Flooring: Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 7,012
Total interior livable area: 7,012 sqft
Finished area above ground: 7,012

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Attached, Under, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 3
Uncovered spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Garden

Lot

Size: 2.3 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: M:5 B:25,1533384
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Antique
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Post & Beam
Foundation: Stone, Granite, Irregular
Roof: Slate

Condition

Year built: 1840

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Harvard

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $157/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,525,600
Annual tax amount: $23,876
Date on market: 11/11/2025
Listing terms: Contract
Exclusions: Personal Property
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$1,085,700

$1.03M - $1.14M

$6,977/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/30/2026	Listed for sale	$1,100,000$157/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73453731 Report a problem
6/22/2026	Contingent	$1,100,000$157/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73453731 Report a problem
6/2/2026	Price change	$1,100,000-8.3%$157/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73453731 Report a problem
1/13/2026	Price change	$1,200,000-7.7%$171/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73453731 Report a problem
11/12/2025	Listed for sale	$1,300,000$185/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73453731 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$23,876 +7.5%	$1,525,600 +2.3%
2024	$22,216 +3.6%	$1,491,000 +15.4%
2023	$21,452 +17.3%	$1,291,500 +26.5%
2022	$18,284 +6.6%	$1,020,900 +11.8%
2021	$17,152 +8.4%	$913,300 +6.6%
2020	$15,829 +5.2%	$857,000 -0.8%
2019	$15,047 -2.8%	$863,800 -4.3%
2018	$15,480 -0.7%	$902,600 +4.8%
2017	$15,582 +5.1%	$860,900 +4.8%
2016	$14,828	$821,500