Eat, Pray, Live, Create. Be inspired in this spacious 20 plus room 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 all of that and more. The interior detail is pure Shaker and is one of the most authentic Shaker Buildings in existence. 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 detail includes 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.
For sale
$1,200,000
78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
7beds
7,012sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
2.3 Acres Lot
$1,169,000 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple living levelsShaker peg railsVery large dining roomNatural woodworkWarm wood floorsClassic shaker stair railingsLarge windows
- 202 days |
- 705 |
- 24 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Petraglia 508-864-0583,
Petraglia Real Estate Services 508-476-7745
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73453731
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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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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: $171/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
$1,169,000
$1.11M - $1.23M
$5,709/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01451
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hildreth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10The Bromfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10The Bromfield SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hildreth
- Middle: Bromfield
- High: Bromfield
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- Harvard
- 01451
- 78 Shaker Rd
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