New Price: The Pound Keeper’s Cottage (c. 1775), in the village of Russells Mills, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is for sale – the second time since 1958. This country house retreat, cosseted by meadow and woodland, is complemented by the coastal estates, conservation lands, and historic farms, which are so evocative of the New England landscape. Its proximity to Boston, Providence, and NYC makes it an ideal getaway or a full-time residence. Vintage features include painted, old-growth flooring, exposed ceiling beams, panel doors with period hardware, and historic mantelpieces. The interior offers a sitting room, dining room, a bathroom with tub, and a well-appointed kitchen. The second-floor features two bedrooms with an adjacent home office. Improvements include a new roof with wooden gutters and copper drainpipes, a Roth stainless steel oil tank, and an updated heating/AC system. With its historic provenance, this significant home is an exceptional offering.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (1/19)
$774,900
1150 Russells Mills Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02748
3beds
1,146sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1775
1.08 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$676/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sitting roomWell-appointed kitchenDining roomExposed ceiling beamsHistoric mantelpiecesAdjacent home officeTwo bedrooms
- 413 days |
- 1,920 |
- 56 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2026 at 03:14am
Listed by:
The Mathew J. Arruda Group 508-965-8683,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Mathew J. Arruda 508-965-8683
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73329123
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Washer Hookup
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,146
- Total interior livable area: 1,146 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,146
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 1.08 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0028 B:0056 L:0000,2778743
- Zoning: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1775
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
- Subdivision: Russells Mills Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dartmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $676/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $484,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,032
- Date on market: 2/12/2025
- Exclusions: All Antique Garden Ornaments & Furniture, Antique Buffet In Kitchen, Dining Room Chandelier
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,851/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $774,900-3.1%$676/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900-5.9%$698/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Listing removed | $849,900$742/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Price change | $849,900-8.1%$742/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $925,000+531.4%$807/sqft |
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| 11/12/2015 | Sold | $146,500-7.9%$128/sqft |
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| 9/30/2015 | Pending sale | $159,000$139/sqft |
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| 9/21/2015 | Price change | $159,000-11.6%$139/sqft |
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| 9/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $179,900$157/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,809 +3.2% | $413,100 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $3,691 -3.7% | $398,600 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,831 +5.6% | $387,000 +14.7% |
| 2022 | $3,627 +14.3% | $337,400 +18.3% |
| 2021 | $3,173 +0.9% | $285,300 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $3,146 +2% | $281,400 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $3,084 +7.6% | $276,600 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $2,866 -9% | $260,800 -9.9% |
| 2017 | $3,148 +21.1% | $289,300 +22.6% |
| 2016 | $2,600 -1% | $235,900 -1.2% |
| 2015 | $2,627 -3.5% | $238,800 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $2,721 +6.5% | $246,500 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $2,554 +3% | $245,100 -3.3% |
| 2012 | $2,479 +4.4% | $253,500 -2.5% |
| 2011 | $2,374 +4.4% | $260,000 -3.4% |
| 2010 | $2,275 +8.9% | $269,200 -7% |
| 2009 | $2,089 +7% | $289,400 -4.6% |
| 2008 | $1,952 -14.1% | $303,500 -0.3% |
| 2007 | $2,272 +3.2% | $304,500 +0% |
| 2006 | $2,201 +12.6% | $304,400 +16.1% |
| 2005 | $1,954 +4.3% | $262,300 +25.5% |
| 2004 | $1,873 +14.1% | $209,000 +37% |
| 2003 | $1,642 +13.6% | $152,500 +26.1% |
| 2001 | $1,445 +11.2% | $120,900 +7.9% |
| 1999 | $1,300 | $112,100 |
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Est. payment
$4,560/mo
Principal & interest
$3882
Property taxes
$678
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Neighborhood: 02748
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10James M. Quinn SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 7/10Dartmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 7/10Dartmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Quinn
- Middle: Dms
- High: Dhs/Voke
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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