229 Main St

8,396 Sq. Ft.
$197 / Sq. Ft.
8,396
Sq. Ft.
$197
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Estate Sale, Never before on the market, Former Textile mill owner’s mansion, 8396sf hilltop residence designed by famous Boston architect Harry M. Ramsey and built of the finest materials c.1937. 18 rooms, 8 bedrooms, bunkroom, 6.5 baths. Broad terrace, screened porch, stone and marble fireplaces. Private setting on 42.61 acres of ponds, waterfalls, sweeping lawns, tall trees and woodlands. 3 car garage, caretakers cottage, barn and storage shed. Ideal for primary residence or horse farm.Estate Sale, Never before on the market, Former Textile mill owner’s mansion, 8396sf hilltop residence designed by famous Boston architect Harry M. Ramsey and built of the finest materials c.1937. 18 rooms, 8 bedrooms, bunkroom, 6.5 baths. Broad terrace, screened porch, stone and marble fireplaces. Private setting on 42.61 acres of ponds, waterfalls, sweeping lawns, tall trees and woodlands. 3 car garage, caretakers cottage, barn and storage shed. Ideal for primary residence or horse farm.

Property Details for 229 Main Street

Town
Douglas
Area
MA-Douglas
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
20.00
Parking Spaces Total
23
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2025 09:37 AM

Property Details for 229 Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #70010315
Days on Market384
Taxes$10,041 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1939
CountyWorcester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Pinnacle Central, Derek Alfama

Sold By ERA Key Realty Services, Kristen Riley

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Building Information for 229 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size41.90 AC / 1,825,152 SF

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$8,879 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,042

Property Taxes

$837

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 229 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 8396.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceFeatures: Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den, Game Room, Foyer, Bedroom, Library, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 289.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 289.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 493.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 29.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 224.0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 19X13
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 522.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 29.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $609,300
  • Book: 20384
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Zoning: VR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 4198.0
  • Frontage: 542.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 229 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73360704

$3,000,000
Oct 31, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73360704

$3,000,000
Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73360704

$3,000,000
Oct 31, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72554790

$799,000
Aug 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72554790

$799,000
Jun 30, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72449338

$799,000
Feb 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72449338

$799,000
Jan 31, 2019

Expired

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1207221

Jan 22, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72382700

$1,495,000
Oct 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1207221

$1,495,000
Aug 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72382700

$1,695,000
Aug 7, 2018

Canceled

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1177599

Jul 31, 2018

Canceled

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1169695

Jun 14, 2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72207395

$2,495,000
Nov 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1177599

$995,000
Aug 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1169695

$2,750,000
Aug 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72207395

$2,750,000
Jul 12, 2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71554704

$1,795,000
Jul 12, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71554704

$1,895,000
Mar 1, 2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71130388

$2,695,000
Aug 31, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71130388

$2,695,000
Aug 19, 2010

Canceled

MLS PIN #70947019

$3,500,000
Jul 14, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70947019

$3,500,000
Jul 2, 2009

Expired

MLS PIN #70829612

$3,500,000
Oct 2, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70829612

$3,500,000
Jul 15, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163036845

$450,000
Jul 15, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163036844

$1,000,000
Jul 14, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70010315

$1,650,000
Apr 12, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70010315

Apr 12, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70010315

Mar 24, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70010315

$2,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73360704

$3,000,000
10/31/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73360704

$3,000,000
04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73360704

$3,000,000
10/31/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72554790

$799,000
08/26/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72554790

$799,000
06/30/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72449338

$799,000
02/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72449338

$799,000
01/31/2019

Expired

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1207221

01/22/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72382700

$1,495,000
10/16/2018

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1207221

$1,495,000
08/21/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72382700

$1,695,000
08/07/2018

Canceled

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1177599

07/31/2018

Canceled

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1169695

06/14/2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72207395

$2,495,000
11/10/2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1177599

$995,000
08/02/2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1169695

$2,750,000
08/02/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72207395

$2,750,000
07/12/2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71554704

$1,795,000
07/12/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71554704

$1,895,000
03/01/2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71130388

$2,695,000
08/31/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71130388

$2,695,000
08/19/2010

Canceled

MLS PIN #70947019

$3,500,000
07/14/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70947019

$3,500,000
07/02/2009

Expired

MLS PIN #70829612

$3,500,000
10/02/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70829612

$3,500,000
07/15/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163036845

$450,000
07/15/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163036844

$1,000,000
07/14/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70010315

$1,650,000
04/12/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70010315

04/12/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70010315

03/24/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70010315

$2,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 229 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$129,500Additions$973,500Total$1,103,000
Tax Record2025$14,527 ($1,211 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,361 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,361 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt528 SqFtStories2Lot Size370,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939ZoningVBCountyWORCESTERAPNDOUG M:0163 B:0000030 L:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 229 Main Street

This home is within Douglas School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Douglas Primary School
PublicPK to 1

Douglas Middle School
Public6 to 8

Douglas High School
Public9 to 12

Douglas Elementary School
Public2 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Pinnacle Central, Derek Alfama

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