549 Main St, Townsend, MA, 01474
About This Home
Nestled along scenic Main Street in Townsend, this beautifully updated New England home seamlessly blends timeless character with modern comfort. Rich in charm and architectural detail, the property features expansive gathering spaces, multiple fireplaces, exposed beams, and a dramatic vaulted great room filled with natural light. The renovated kitchen offers a clean, modern aesthetic complete with a large center island ideal for entertaining and everyday living. A flexible floor plan provides endless possibilities for multigenerational living, working from home, or creating dedicated recreation and lounge spaces. Adding even more potential, the unfinished bonus space above the oversized two-car garage is ready to be transformed into a studio, game room, guest suite, or additional living area tailored to your needs.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1800
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: First Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: First
- Area: 30.416666666
Bathroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 55.416666666
Bathroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 66.354166666
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 212.5
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 237.673611111
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
- Area: 231.083333333
Bedroom5
- Level: First
- Area: 205.375
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 379.166666666
Family Room
- Level: First
- Area: 610.416666666
Features
- Bonus Room
- Flooring: Wood,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 4,494
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,494
- Total interior livable area: 4,494 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 384.652777777
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 242.840277777
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 211.833333333
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 803315
- Zoning: RA3
Features
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed,Patio,Pool - Inground
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water,Other Water View (See Remarks)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Other (See Remarks),Water
Lot
- Lot size: 0.62 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,033 | $36,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $167 | $2,004 |
| Property Taxes | $720 | $8,640 |
| Electricity | $886 | $10,634 |
| Total | $4,806 | $57,672 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Price change | $600,000 |
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $625,000 |
| 2025-04-28 | Listing removed | $710,000 |
| 2025-01-29 | Listed for sale | $710,000 |
| 2023-07-31 | Sold | $565,000 |
| 2023-06-28 | Price change | $559,900 |
| 2023-06-16 | Listed for sale | $569,900 |
| 2020-04-30 | Sold | $330,000 |
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