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.
- Heating System:
- Steam, Oil
- Cooling System:
- No
- Basement:
- Full, Finished, Sump Pump, Walk-out Access
- Fireplace:
- Living Room
- Parking:
- Attached, Under, Off Street
- Appliances:
- Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Construction:
- Frame, Post & Beam
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Porch - Enclosed, Garden
- Flooring:
- Wood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
- Sewer:
- Private Sewer
- Style:
- Antique
- Water:
- Private
- Disclosure
- Electric Feature:
- Circuit Breakers, Generator, 200+ Amp Service
- Garage Parking:
- 3
- Interior Features:
- Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Sun Room, Closet, Entry Hall, Bedroom, Study, Play Room
- Lead Paint:
- Unknown
- Laundry Features:
- Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Laundry Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Road Type:
- Paved
- Grade School:
- Hildreth
- High School:
- Bromfield
- Middle School:
- Bromfield
- Market Time:
- 67
- Parking Spaces:
- 5
- Tax Year:
- 2025
- Status:
- Active
- Price Per Sqft:
- $171
- Zoning:
- RES
- Orig Price:
- $1,300,000
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- Active
- City:
- Harvard
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Worcester
- Postal Code:
- 01451
- Longitude:
- W72° 26' 45.8''
- Latitude:
- N42° 32' 7.1''
Residential
78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $1,200,000
- Bedrooms :
- 7
- Rooms :
- 21
- Total Bathrooms :
- 3
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Half Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 7,012 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1840
- Lot Area :
- 2.30 Acre
- Listing ID :
- 73453731
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
-
srobb@robbenterprises.com