
78 Shaker Rd Harvard — Photo 1 of 42
Recent Drop: $200,000
$1,100,000
78 Shaker Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
Harvard, MA 01451
Beds
7
Baths
3
SqFt
7,012
Style
Single Family
Built
1840
Owner will consider offers. Eat, Pray, Live, Create. Be inspired in this spacious 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 it all. Pure Shaker detail. 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 features include 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. Potential for interior ADU or nonprofit adaptive reuse.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 18 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Harvard, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf • Conservation Area • Highway Access • Public School
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First14 x 34
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
Dining Room
Lvl First14 x 22
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce
Kitchen
Lvl First14 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove
Office
Lvl Second14 x 16.5
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Family Room
Lvl First15 x 17
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second15 x 16
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
Lvl First13 x 15
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second14 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second13 x 15
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5
Lvl Second12 x 15
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1
Lvl First4 x 9
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second7 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 3
Lvl Second8 x 15
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Property History
$1,100,000
Was $1,200,000
Jun 2, 2026
MLS® 73453731
$1,200,000
Was $1,300,000
Jan 13, 2026
MLS® 73453731
$1,300,000
Nov 11, 2025
MLS® 73453731
Population
5,487
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$215K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
9.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Worcester County
1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 7,012 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 100,188 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: John Petraglia
Listing Office: Petraglia Real Estate Services
MLS® Number: 73453731
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