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

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.

412 days

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55

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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

Date	Event	Price
1/19/2026	Price change	$774,900-3.1%$676/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73329123 Report a problem
1/24/2025	Listed for sale	$799,900-5.9%$698/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73329123 Report a problem
10/25/2024	Listing removed	$849,900$742/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73239653 Report a problem
8/23/2024	Price change	$849,900-8.1%$742/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73239653 Report a problem
5/17/2024	Listed for sale	$925,000+531.4%$807/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73239653 Report a problem
11/12/2015	Sold	$146,500-7.9%$128/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/30/2015	Pending sale	$159,000$139/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Properties #71904379 Report a problem
9/21/2015	Price change	$159,000-11.6%$139/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Properties #71904379 Report a problem
9/15/2015	Listed for sale	$179,900$157/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Properties #71904379 Report a problem

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