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85 Wallace Hill Townsend — Photo 1 of 23

85 Wallace Hill Townsend — Photo 1 of 23

$599,000

85 Wallace Hill, Townsend, MA 01469

Townsend, MA 01469

Beds

4

Baths

1.5

SqFt

2,223

Style

Single Family

Built

1875

Charming Farmhouse with Pool, Barn & Carriage House on Nearly 2 Acres. Come home to the charm, character, and incredible potential of this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse, privately set on just under 2 acres of level, picturesque land.The expansive property offers the space and flexibility you’ve been looking for — whether you dream of having a large garden, raising chickens, creating a private outdoor retreat, or simply enjoying plenty of room to spread out. A fenced-in, inground pool provides the perfect place to relax and cool off on warm summer days.The property also features a barn and impressive 3-car garage/carriage house, offering endless possibilities for additional storage, hobbies, a home office, workshop, artist studio, or creative space.Inside, the home offers generous living space and classic farmhouse appeal. The first-floor eat-in kitchen flows naturally into a welcoming living room featuring a working fireplace. Glass doors open directly to a beautiful farmer’s porch, creating an inviting connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.Upstairs, two stairwells provide convenient access to the second floor, where you’ll find four bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an additional spacious office — ideal for today’s work-from-home lifestyle.With its combination of privacy, usable land, outdoor amenities, outbuildings, and abundant living space, this property offers both the functionality needed for modern living and the opportunity to create something truly special. Come experience all that this unique farmhouse has to offer — and discover its incredible potential before it’s gone!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$269/sqft
Local Avg (Townsend)$279/sqft
4% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 15 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Townsend, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$599,000
Annual Taxes$6,222

Parking

Garage5
Off-Street8

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms5
Fireplaces1
Flooring--
BasementBulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPrivate
SewerPrivate Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone
ZoningRB2

Property & Lot

Acres1.68
SqFt Lot73,181
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Wooded, Level

Amenities & Appliances

Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave

Neighborhood

Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Stable(s) • Golf

Geography

Population

6,820

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$104K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

17.5%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,223 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 73,181 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Mark Krasnyansky

Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC

MLS® Number: 73573994

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