251 Standish St

Duxbury, MA 02332

$3,400,000
Price
5
Beds
4,980 Sq. Ft.
$683 / Sq. Ft.
4,980
Sq. Ft.
$683
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away in the heart of Duxbury, this extraordinary retreat offers 1.77 acres and is surrounded by over 15 acres of protected conservation land preserved by the Wildlands Trust. Unparalleled privacy and natural beauty make this a truly one-of-a-kind sanctuary. Breathtaking panoramic views of the marsh and coastal wildlife provide a stunning backdrop to a thoughtfully designed custom home. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow invite sunlight and nature into every...Tucked away in the heart of Duxbury, this extraordinary retreat offers 1.77 acres and is surrounded by over 15 acres of protected conservation land preserved by the Wildlands Trust. Unparalleled privacy and natural beauty make this a truly one-of-a-kind sanctuary. Breathtaking panoramic views of the marsh and coastal wildlife provide a stunning backdrop to a thoughtfully designed custom home. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow invite sunlight and nature into every room. The chef’s kitchen, grand entertaining spaces, and tranquil bedrooms are crafted for effortless elegance and comfort. Step outside to expansive decks, stone patios, and a serene screened porch—perfect for both lively gatherings and quiet moments of reflection. With deeded access to three exclusive Standish Shore beaches, and just minutes from Duxbury Village shops and dining, this is more than a home—it’s a sanctuary.
  1. Listed by Dawn Hadley • Engel & Volkers, South Shore

Property Details for 251 Standish Street

Town
Duxbury
MLS Area
South Duxbury
Area
MA-Duxbury-South Duxbury, MA-Duxbury
Architectural Style
Antique, Shingle
Style
Garden, Antique, Shingle
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
14
LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2025 02:24 PM

Property Details for 251 Standish Street

StatusActive
MLS #73369077
Days on Market43
Taxes$32,947 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1916
CountyPlymouth County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers, South Shore, Dawn Hadley
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Building Information for 251 Standish Street

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size1.77 AC / 76,892 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,560 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,814

Property Taxes

$2,746

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 251 Standish Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 4980.0
  • Color: Cedar
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Chandler/Alden
  • High School: Dhs
  • Middle School: Dms
  • Neighborhood: Standish Shore
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Partial, Walk Out, Interior Access, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Stone / Slate, Other, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Foyer, Den, Home Office-Separate Entry, Central Vacuum, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall, Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Easements, Cleared, Level, Marsh
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Access, Marsh, Private, Bay, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Deeded Rights)
  • Waterview Features: Marsh, Private
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Barn, Oversized Parking, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Barn, Oversized Parking, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Wood Stove, Ductless, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: Main
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
  • Disclosures: Roof on original barn portion of home was stripped & reroofed in fall of 2024. Exterior was freshly stained in the fall of 2024. The Interior was painted in the fall of 2024. Led recessed lighting was installed in the winter of 2025. 4th garage bay has septic,H2O,heat,& AC. Cork floor in kitchen.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:123 B:085 L:059,1002042
  • Assessments: $3,249,200
  • Book: 566
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 251 Standish Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73369077

$3,400,000
Apr 27, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73337634

$3,650,000
Feb 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73337634

$3,650,000
Oct 5, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73082798

$3,999,900
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73082798

$3,999,900
May 19, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326710669

$1
Aug 18, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326710259

$1

-85.0% / yr

Jun 16, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90276926

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73369077

$3,400,000
04/27/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73337634

$3,650,000
02/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73337634

$3,650,000
10/05/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73082798

$3,999,900
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73082798

$3,999,900
05/19/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326710669

$1
08/18/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326710259

$1

-85.0% / yr

06/16/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90276926

$825,000

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Public Records for 251 Standish Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,556,900Additions$1,692,300Total$3,249,200
Tax Record2025$32,947 ($2,746 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,980 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size754,327 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916ZoningRCCountyPLYMOUTHAPNDUXB M:123 B:085 L:059Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 251 Standish Street

This home is within Duxbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chandler Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Alden School
Public3 to 5

Duxbury Middle School
Public6 to 8

Duxbury 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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251 Standish Street is a single family home for sale in Duxbury, MA 02332. This property was listed for sale on May 3, 2025 by Engel & Volkers, South Shore, it's currently listed at $3,400,000. It has been on the market for a total of 43 days and was last sold on May 19, 2009. This listing's school district is Duxbury School District. Nearby schools include Chandler Elementary School, Alden School and Duxbury Middle School. 251 Standish Street is a 5-bed, 4.5-bath, 4,980 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers, South Shore, Dawn Hadley

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