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$739,000

17 Hillside Drive
Townsend, MA 01469
Listed by Christopher Hoover
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,860 sqft
Year built
1997

About this home

Set on 2.5 wooded acres, this four-bedroom Townsend Colonial offers a built-in library, a bonus room and inviting outdoor spaces. Custom pine shelving, a brick fireplace and French doors give the library its character. The cherry kitchen features a granite island with seating, a wine refrigerator and a window-lined breakfast nook opening to the composite deck.A front-to-back living room and separate dining room provide space for everyday living and gatherings, complemented by hardwood floors, wainscoting and crown molding. The finished third floor includes a full bath and skylit landing, while the bonus room offers flexibility for work or hobbies.Outside, a stone patio with a fire pit overlooks the surrounding woods and stone walls. A farmer’s porch and barn-style shed complete the setting.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73569153
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
63
On market date
August 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
2.5 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Squannacook Early Childhood Center
1.48 mi away · Grades 1-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
87
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
North Middlesex
Middle
Hawthorne Brook
1.4 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
475
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
North Middlesex
High
North Middlesex Regional
2.75 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
785
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
North Middlesex

Walkability

Blended score for Townsend's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Townsend, from live MLS data.

On the market 63 days -- 62 fewer days than Townsend's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 48 active listings in Townsend right now is $404,450.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,600/mo
$147,800 down
$591,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,835
Property tax (est.)$616
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network. Last updated 12 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.