78 Shaker Rd

$1,300,000
Price
7
Beds
7,012 Sq. Ft.
$185 / Sq. Ft.
7,012
Sq. Ft.
$185
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This extraordinary 1840 Shaker home served as a dwelling for the Shakers, as an inn for visitors, an office and store—used by the current owner as a spacious residence since 1956. The layout includes 4 finished living levels plus walk-up attic and a sub-basement for utilities. Preserved built-in cabinets and pegboard found throughout the house exemplify the fine craftsmanship that the Shakers were renowned for. A large living room features a fireplace and historic built-ins. There are numerous bedrooms,...This extraordinary 1840 Shaker home served as a dwelling for the Shakers, as an inn for visitors, an office and store—used by the current owner as a spacious residence since 1956. The layout includes 4 finished living levels plus walk-up attic and a sub-basement for utilities. Preserved built-in cabinets and pegboard found throughout the house exemplify the fine craftsmanship that the Shakers were renowned for. A large living room features a fireplace and historic built-ins. There are numerous bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, and a host of rooms that can serve as a home office, a studio, playroom, home gym, a workshop and more. A 3-season porch at 2nd level height, has a 3-bay garage below. Set on 2.3 acres on a quiet residential street in Harvard Shaker Village. Come discover Harvard–with plentiful conserved public lands, fine schools, a pond for swimming and boating, access to highway and rail, in a quaint town offering a wonderful sense of community.
  1. Listed by John Petraglia • Petraglia Real Estate Services

Property Details for 78 Shaker Road

Town
Harvard
Area
MA-Harvard
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Garden, Antique
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 10:33 AM

Property Details for 78 Shaker Road

StatusActive
MLS #73453731
Days on Market43
Taxes$23,876 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1840
CountyWorcester County

Location

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Building Information for 78 Shaker Road

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size2.30 AC / 100,188 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,413 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,424

Property Taxes

$1,990

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Shaker Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 7012.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hildreth
  • High School: Bromfield
  • Middle School: Bromfield
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Home Office, Study, Play Room, Bedroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 15.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 308.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 22.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 255.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X15
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 476.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 34.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 231.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 16.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property is within local Historic District
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:5 B:25,1533384
  • Assessments: $1,525,600
  • Book: 49946
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite, Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 78 Shaker Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73453731

$1,300,000
Nov 13, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342033849

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73453731

$1,300,000
11/13/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342033849

$1

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Public Records for 78 Shaker Road

Taxable ValueLand$281,000Additions$1,244,600Total$1,525,600
Tax Record2025$23,876 ($1,990 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3Total Finished SqFt7,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,012 SqFtStories3Lot Size100,188 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840CountyWORCESTERAPNHARV M:5 B:25Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Shaker Road

This home is within Harvard School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hildreth Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

The Bromfield School
Public6 to 12

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78 Shaker Road is a single family home for sale in Harvard, MA 01451. This property was listed for sale on November 11, 2025 by Petraglia Real Estate Services, it's currently listed at $1,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 43 days and was last sold on November 13, 2012. This listing's school district is Harvard School District. Nearby schools include Hildreth Elementary School and The Bromfield School. 78 Shaker Road is a 7-bed, 4-bath, 7,012 sqft single family home built in 1840.

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