8 Washington St

5,656 Sq. Ft.
$442 / Sq. Ft.
5,656
Sq. Ft.
$442
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic Calvin Sanger House (c.1819) in the heart of Sherborn, this beautifully extensively renovated Federal Colonial blends timeless architecture with modern luxury on 2+ private acres. Featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, elegant moldings, and multiple fireplaces, the home offers gracious formal living and dining rooms complemented by a stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, coffee bar, pantry and back staircase. A flexible first-floor office or bedroom with...Historic Calvin Sanger House (c.1819) in the heart of Sherborn, this beautifully extensively renovated Federal Colonial blends timeless architecture with modern luxury on 2+ private acres. Featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, elegant moldings, and multiple fireplaces, the home offers gracious formal living and dining rooms complemented by a stunning chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, coffee bar, pantry and back staircase. A flexible first-floor office or bedroom with adjacent full bath adds versatility. The spacious family room and walk-out lower level with full bath provide ideal space for entertaining, recreation or guests. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, including a fully renovated primary suite with fireplace, luxurious bath and ample closets. The grounds showcase a pool surrounded by mature landscaping & classic stonewalls. Enjoy the sidewalks to town center amenities, including new Sherborn Library, recreation facilities & Fireside Tavern.
  1. Listed by Nora Lynch • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 8 Washington Street

Town
Sherborn
Area
MA-Sherborn
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 09:59 AM

Property Details for 8 Washington Street

StatusActive
MLS #73489477
Days on Market9
Taxes$33,022 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1818
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Nora Lynch
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Building Information for 8 Washington Street

Stories-Year Built1818Building Size-Lot Size2.18 AC / 95,105 SF

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$14,880 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,128

Property Taxes

$2,752

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8 Washington Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 5656.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Pine Hill
  • High School: Dover-Sherborn
  • Middle School: Dover-Sherborn
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Slab
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Library, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 289.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 285.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 450.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 528.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Closet - Double
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 24.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 285.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
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: More photos to follow soon,library virtually enhanced. Owners connected to natural gas.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0011 B:0000 L:14,742212
  • Assessments: $2,001,500
  • Book: 67677
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 8 Washington Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73489477

$2,499,000
Jul 26, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72005556

$1,267,500
Jul 25, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576561418

$1,267,500

-2.1% / yr

Jul 19, 2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #71913859

$1,150,000
May 28, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72005556

May 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72005556

$1,395,000
Oct 2, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71913859

$1,175,000
Sep 30, 2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71647706

$1,399,000
Mar 20, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71647706

$1,399,000
Dec 6, 2013

Canceled

MLS PIN #71538260

$1,469,000
Jun 7, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71538260

$1,499,000
May 26, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70116052

$1,600,000
May 25, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #161042325

$1,600,000

+4.8% / yr

Mar 31, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70116052

Mar 31, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70116052

Nov 11, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70116052

$1,795,000
Nov 11, 2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #70077462

$1,795,000
Aug 16, 2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #70069450

$1,795,000
Aug 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70077462

$1,795,000
Jul 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70069450

$1,795,000
Apr 1, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89803996

$910,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73489477

$2,499,000
07/26/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72005556

$1,267,500
07/25/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576561418

$1,267,500

-2.1% / yr

07/19/2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #71913859

$1,150,000
05/28/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72005556

05/13/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72005556

$1,395,000
10/02/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71913859

$1,175,000
09/30/2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71647706

$1,399,000
03/20/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71647706

$1,399,000
12/06/2013

Canceled

MLS PIN #71538260

$1,469,000
06/07/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71538260

$1,499,000
05/26/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70116052

$1,600,000
05/25/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #161042325

$1,600,000

+4.8% / yr

03/31/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70116052

03/31/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70116052

11/11/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70116052

$1,795,000
11/11/2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #70077462

$1,795,000
08/16/2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #70069450

$1,795,000
08/16/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70077462

$1,795,000
07/28/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70069450

$1,795,000
04/01/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89803996

$910,000

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

Public Records for 8 Washington Street

Taxable ValueLand$387,700Additions$1,486,900Total$1,874,600
Tax Record2025$31,081 ($2,590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,376 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,376 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,906 SqFtStories2Lot Size95,105 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1818ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSHER M:0011 B:0000 L:14Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Washington Street

This home is within Dover-Sherborn School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pine Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dover-Sherborn Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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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8 Washington Street is a single family home for sale in Sherborn, MA 01770. This property was listed for sale on March 19, 2026 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $2,499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on July 26, 2016. This listing's school districts are Sherborn School District, Dover-Sherborn School District. Nearby schools include Pine Hill Elementary School, Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School. 8 Washington Street is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 5,656 sqft single family home built in 1818.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Nora Lynch

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