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Eat, Pray, Live, Create. Be inspired in this spacious 20 plus room home that has fledged artists, writers, thinkers and scholars for more than a century. Built by Shakers with a thoughtful simple aesthetic that connected this home to a whole community. Whether you need space, privacy, light, nature or quietude, this home and location have all of that and more. The interior detail is pure Shaker and is one of the most authentic Shaker Buildings in existence. The floorplan includes a large living room with a fireplace, a very large dining room, two full and one-half bath, multiple living levels allowing for any use imaginable. Interior detail includes natural woodwork, warm wood floors, large windows, a sunporch with banked windows, Shaker peg rails, built-in cupboards in nearly every room and classic Shaker stair railings. Set on over two acres offering garden areas abutting New England Forest. Come discover what Harvard and this wonderful Shaker home can offer you.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms7
  • Mls StatusPrice Changed
  • Bathroom4
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:5 B:25,1533384
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,525,600
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$23,876

School Information

  • High School Bromfield
  • Elementary SchoolHildreth
  • High SchoolBromfield School
  • Junior HighBromfield

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 3
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Under, Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,4 x 9
  • Bathroom 2 Second,7 x 8
  • Bathroom 3 Second,8 x 15
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedroom 2 First,13 x 15
  • Bedroom 3 Second,14 x 15
  • Bedroom 4 Second,13 x 15
  • Bedroom 5 Second,12 x 15
  • Dining Room First,14 x 22
  • Family Room First,15 x 17
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths2
  • Kitchen First,14 x 15
  • Living Room First,14 x 34
  • Master Bedroom Second,15
  • Office Second,14 x 16.5

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,100,000
  • MLS Number73453731
  • Modification Date06/02/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address78 Shaker Road
  • Building Number78
  • CountyWorcester
  • StateMA
  • StreetShaker Road
  • TownHarvard
  • Zip01451

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame, Post & Beam
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone, Granite, Irregular
  • Garage Spaces3
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Enclosed
  • Property StyleAntique
  • Rooms21
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Window Features Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built1840
  • Year Built Details Approximate, Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage2.3

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features
    • Bedroom
    • Closet
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Entry Hall
    • Home Office
    • Internet Available - Unknown
    • Play Room
    • Study
    • Sun Room
    • Walk-up Attic

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Garden
  • RoofSlate

Utilities

  • Electric Generator, Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Steam, Oil
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Water Source Private

Property Information

  • Square Feet7,012
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 7,012
  • Lot Size Square Feet 100,188
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Other

  • Date Listed11/12/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by John Petraglia of Petraglia Real Estate Services

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