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78 Shaker RD, Harvard, MA 01451

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7 Beds
4 Baths
7,012 Sq Ft

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.

Listing By: mamlspin Realty.com
  • MLS# 73453731
  • Date Listed11/11/2025
  • Days on Realty 226 Days
  • Bedrooms 7
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 2 Half baths
  • Lot Size 2.3 acres (100,188 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Worcester
  • Year Built 1840
  • Water Private
  • Square Feet 7,012 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $156.87

Interior Features

  • Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Wood
  • Cooling None
  • Heating Steam, Oil

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Garden
  • Roof Slate
  • Lot Size Acres 2.30
  • Lot Size SQFT 100,188.00
  • Lot Features Level

Directions

S Shaker Rd to Shaker Rd

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $23,876
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools near 01451

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 01451 in Harvard, MA.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Page Hilltop School

Public • PK - 5

3.98 mi

Distance

Hildreth Elementary School

Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home

4.03 mi

Distance

Blanchard Memorial

Public • PK - 6

6.42 mi

Distance

Shaker Lane Elementary School

Public • PK - 2

6.95 mi

Distance

Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program

Public • PK - PK

8.87 mi

Distance

The Bromfield School

Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home

4.03 mi

Distance

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

Public • 7 - 12

4.4 mi

Distance

Littleton Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.47 mi

Distance

Russell St Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5

5.47 mi

Distance

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

6.53 mi

Distance

Day Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5

7.73 mi

Distance

Blanchard Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

7.73 mi

Distance

John A. Crisafulli Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5

7.75 mi

Distance

Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Public • 7 - 8

8.87 mi

Distance

Littleton High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

3.27 mi

Distance

Ayer Shirley Regional High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.98 mi

Distance

Westford Academy

Public • 9 - 12

8.25 mi

Distance

Acton-boxborough Regional High School

Public • 9 - 12

8.87 mi

Distance

Seven Hills Academy

Private • UG - UG

4.9 mi

Distance

Groton School

Private • 08 - 12

5.81 mi

Distance

Lawrence Academy

Private • 09 - 12

6.59 mi

Distance

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School

Private • 01 - 12

7.39 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 01451

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Harvard, MA area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in MA / 01451

Source: Walk Score

7/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

2/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 11/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 17/100.

Property Change History

List Price decreased from $1,200,000 to $1,100,000
Price Per Square Foot decreased from $171.14 to $156.87
Property description updated with new details
Property description updated with new details
List Price decreased from $1,300,000 to $1,200,000
Price Per Square Foot decreased from $185.40 to $171.14
Agent added 4 new photos to the listing
38 → 42 photos

Points of Interest near 78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

Frequently Asked Questions for 78 Shaker Rd

Source: Realty.com

78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451 in Harvard, MA 01451 is a single family listed at $1,100,000. Highlights include 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 7,012 sq. ft., built in 1840, 2.30 acre lot, $157 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 42 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Realty.com has 42 photos of 78 Shaker Rd.

Our records indicate that 78 Shaker Rd was built in 1840.

The full address for this home is 78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451.

78 Shaker Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Tue November 11, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 11/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 17/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 78 Shaker Rd. Hildreth Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), The Bromfield School (Grades: 6 - 12), Littleton High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Petraglia Real Estate Services (tel: 508-476-7745)
Listing agent: John Petraglia (tel: 508-864-0583) (#K0002022)

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