Single Family Residence at 5 Burgess Rd, Townsend MA 01469
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$100,000

5 Burgess Rd, Townsend MA 01469
Townsend, MA 01469
Listed by Blood Team
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,056 sqft
Year built
1960

About this home

An opportunity to create something new in a town rich with New England charm! Set on a nearly 1-acre corner lot in Townsend, this property offers potential for a fresh start surrounded by mature trees & scenic countryside, neighboring a local Christmas tree farm. Enjoy the appeal of small-town living, with Townsend Common hosting seasonal events, concerts & community gatherings, plus a convenient location between Ashby, Lunenburg & Pepperell, with access to the MA/NH border region. The existing 2 bedroom Ranch has sustained significant fire damage & may be a candidate for teardown or redevelopment. Title 5 passed. Property sold AS IS, AS SEEN. EXTERIOR SHOWINGS ONLY, NO INTERIOR ACCESS. Buyers must be accompanied by an agent with a confirmed ShowingTime appointment. Property must be marketed for 3 weeks. All offers due Nov 16, 2026 at 2PM. Sale subject to a court-issued license to sell.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73594993
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.9 acres
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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
0.84 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
0.97 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
3.55 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 1 days -- 122 fewer days than Townsend's current average of 123 days.
For reference, the median list price across 49 active listings in Townsend right now is $450,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$20,000 down
$80,000 loan
Principal & interest$519
Property tax (est.)$83
Home insurance (est.)$150

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