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East Douglas 01516
229 Main Street
$1,650,000
● House - Off Market

229 Main Street

Douglas, MA 01516
bedrooms
8 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
8,396 Ft²
$3,443,648
RealtyHop Estimate
76.60%
Since Aug 1, 2005
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

Estate Sale, Never before on the market,  Former Textile mill owner's mansion, 8396sf hilltop residence designed by famous Boston architect Harry M. Ramsey and built of the finest materials c.1937. 18 rooms, 8 bedrooms, bunkroom, 6.5 baths. Broad terrace, screened porch, stone and marble fireplaces. Private setting on 42.61 acres of ponds, waterfalls, sweeping lawns, tall trees and woodlands. 3 car garage, caretakers cottage, barn and storage shed. Ideal for primary residence or horse farm.
Unit Size
8,396 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
42.61 acres
Price per sqft
$232
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$837
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1939

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70010315)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 2, 2025 No longer available -
No longer available
Apr 16, 2025 Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay $4,200,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
LEGACY MEETS LUXURY! AN ICONIC ESTATE EXUDES TIMELESS ELEGANCE! Welcome to the Schuster Mansion, a grand 1939 Colonial estate nestled atop a hill on forty three lush acres. Designed by renowned Boston architect Harry M. Ramsey celebrated for his work in Brookline and beyond, this grand home showcases exquisite period detail including intricate moldings, antique hardwoods, four fireplaces and three stunning primary suites with refreshed baths. This estate echoes the legacy of the Blackstone Valley's mill-era prosperity. Enjoy a chef's kitchen with SubZero and Wolf appliances, entertain in style in a stately dining room and luxuriate in paneled study. Outside ponds, streams and trails weave past woodlands and wildlife. A storybook guest cottage, barn, and a 3 car garage complete this rare offering that is zoned for potential bed and breakfast. Surrounding towns offer numerous high-quality private and public schools! A SECLUDED AND TIMELESS RETREAT WAITING TO BE REDISCOVERED
Feb 3, 2019 No longer available -
No longer available
Oct 16, 2018 Listed $1,495,000
Listed
The renown Schuster Mansion (c.1939) a brilliant example of early 20th century architecture set on a gentle sloping hill overlooking 45 acres in the Blackstone River Valley, with a classic 2 bedroom English Cotswald Cottage. Timeless quality of construction crafted with the finest materials include grand style features and details. First floor consists of a foyer and sweeping staircase, living room w/fireplace and grand style dining room. The kitchen has been renovated w/Subzero, Wolf and Paykel appliances, center kitchen island, breakfast nook w/built-in corner cabinets, and second butlers pantry. A dignified library with rich wood paneling, gas log fireplace and custom shelving plus guest wing with two bedrooms and full bath finish the first. The second and third level offer a huge master bedroom en suite, plus seven additional bedrooms and six bathrooms. Finished lower level with fireplace, den and game room complete this proud home filled with quality and character and history. The possibilities are endless. Approved 24 Lot subdivision (The Lane at Hunts Pond) presents development opportunity. The manager has listed the unit size as 8000 square feet.
Aug 13, 2018 No longer available -
No longer available
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1939
  • Effective Year Built: 1939
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Bedroom Count: 8
  • Bathroom Count: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Partial Bathrooms: 7
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 2,642
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 370,696
  • Total Building Area: 7,361
  • Gross Building Area: 11,094
  • Building Area: 7,361
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 7,361
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000008510
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Douglas School District
  • School Tax School District: DOUGLAS SD
  • Census Tract: 752101

Zoning

  • Zoning: VB

Geography

  • Account Number: 2204-43
  • Parcel: DOUG M:0163 B:0000030 L:
  • Block: 30
  • Municipality: DOUGLAS
  • Latitude: 42.0684
  • Longitude: -71.7146

    Address

  • Full Address: 229 Main St
  • Address - House Number: 229
  • Address - Street Name: Main
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Douglas
  • Carrier Code: R002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2170
  • Zip Code: 01516

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,449,900

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.153
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 81
  • Final Value: 1,239,013
  • High Value: 1,428,688
  • Low Value: 1,049,338

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,072,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $123,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $949,100

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 15, 2005
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00113943
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 15, 2005
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,000,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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When was property at 229 Main Street built and last sold?
The property at 229 Main Street was built in 1939 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $450,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 229 Main Street is $4,242,000.
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