279 Main St

8,800 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
8,800
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This home is a truly extraordinary offering. An iconic 1887 former chapel in Groton Center, once owned by the prestigious Groton School, now beautifully converted to a single-family residence while preserving its striking Gothic Revival architecture. Thoughtfully designed for multigenerational living with remarkable versatility, this home easily accommodates extended family, guests, or income-producing possibilities. A spacious apartment above the four-car garage expands the options even further....This home is a truly extraordinary offering. An iconic 1887 former chapel in Groton Center, once owned by the prestigious Groton School, now beautifully converted to a single-family residence while preserving its striking Gothic Revival architecture. Thoughtfully designed for multigenerational living with remarkable versatility, this home easily accommodates extended family, guests, or income-producing possibilities. A spacious apartment above the four-car garage expands the options even further. The connected lower level offers excellent privacy with its own entrance and features a full kitchen, two bedrooms, an office, laundry, and a bonus room ideal for an in-law suite. Set on a corner lot with two entrances and a circular driveway, the property also offers a private, fenced backyard and beautifully curated, low-maintenance grounds. A rare blend of architectural beauty, historic significance, and modern-day versatility
  1. Listed by Gina Anderson • MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
  2. Listed by Jamie Ovadia • MGS Group Real Estate LTD

Property Details for 279 Main Street

Town
Groton
Area
MA-Groton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
4
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 04/10/2026 03:07 AM

Property Details for 279 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73496290
Days on Market21
Taxes$18,221 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1905
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley, Gina Anderson; MGS Group Real Estate LTD, Jamie Ovadia
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Building Information for 279 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,360 SF

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$16,600 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,081

Property Taxes

$1,518

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 279 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School
  • Living Area: 8800.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Covered, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Deck, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4303724
  • Assessments: $1,194,800
  • Book: 71746
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 279 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496290

$2,995,000—
Aug 19, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73361399

$3,250,000—
Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73361399

$3,850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496290

$2,995,000
08/19/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73361399

$3,250,000
04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73361399

$3,850,000

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Public Records for 279 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$295,500Additions$899,300Total$1,194,800
Tax Record2025$18,221 ($1,518 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt7,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,272 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt640 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNGRTN M:112 B:61 L:

Schools near 279 Main Street

This home is within Groton-Dunstable School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Swallow/Union School
PublicK to 4

Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Florence Roche School
PublicK to 4

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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279 Main Street is a single family home for sale in Groton, MA 01450. This property was listed for sale on April 6, 2026 by MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley, it's currently listed at $2,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on November 20, 2014. This listing's school district is Groton-Dunstable School District. Nearby schools include Swallow/Union School, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School and Groton-Dunstable Regional High School. 279 Main Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 8,800 sqft single family home built in 1905.

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Listing Courtesy of MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley, Gina Anderson; MGS Group Real Estate LTD, Jamie Ovadia

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