Welcome to Serenity Hill, a beautifully renovated 1850s estate offering a unique blend of historic charm, modern comfort, exceptional lifestyle versatility on 61± private acres in Ashby. The main home features a bright, new kitchen and a spacious primary suite addition w/ a jacuzzi tub. Multiple outbuildings support multi-generational living, creative pursuits, or guest accommodations—including a pool house with sauna, hot tub, new kitchen, sunroom; a restored 1850s post & bean barn; five-room carriage house; a heated 24x40 equipment building; art studio in the former sugarhouse. 7 +/-irrigated acres, heated greenhouse & hoop house & small orchard, on annually leased farming area. Outdoor features include heated gunite pool, koi pond with pergola, & pond for swimming and skating. Extensive trails & brook support hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and quiet nature walks. Abutting conserved land and located along the MA/NH state line, this peaceful retreat is ideal.
For sale
$1,950,000
74 Wright Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
4beds
6,720sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
61 Acres Lot
$1,814,200 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Irrigated acresHot tubHeated greenhouseFive-room carriage houseKoi pond with pergolaBright new kitchenPool house with sauna
- 198 days |
- 2,221 |
- 101 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2026 at 12:05am
Listed by:
Keith Ross 978-544-5767,
LandVest, Inc., Concord 781-488-1355,
J. Stanley Edwards 617-293-8209
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73428828
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Double Vanity, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 442.98
- Dimensions: 20.7 x 21.4
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
- Area: 506.41
- Dimensions: 19.11 x 26.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 149.6
- Dimensions: 11 x 13.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 145.06
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 15.11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity
- Level: First
- Area: 102.12
- Dimensions: 6.9 x 14.8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 65.1
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 10.5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.23
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 16.3
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 217.54
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 14.9
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 305.02
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 20.2
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 388.96
- Dimensions: 28.6 x 13.6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Chair Rail, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 357.45
- Dimensions: 25.33 x 14.11
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 190.96
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 15.4
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Full, Office, Game Room, Library, Bathroom, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Satellite
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,720
- Total interior livable area: 6,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,720
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 16
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Carriage Shed, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 12
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Creek/Stream, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Pond,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Stream, Pond, Frontage, Creek
- Frontage length: 389.00
Lot
- Size: 61 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Farm, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable, Greenhouse
- Parcel number: M:004.0 B:0010 L:0000.0,336369
- Zoning: RA
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Farmhouse,Carriage House,Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Post & Beam
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Conservation Area
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ashby
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $883,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,348
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,814,200
$1.72M - $1.90M
$5,885/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000-15.2%$290/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428828 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300,000$342/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73293072 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000+61.1%$342/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73293072 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2021 | Sold | $1,427,500-1.5%$212/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2021 | Pending sale | $1,449,000$216/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72750510 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2021 | Contingent | $1,449,000$216/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72750510 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2021 | Pending sale | $1,449,000$216/sqft |
Source: Lamacchia Realty, Inc. #72750510 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Contingent | $1,449,000$216/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72750510 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2020 | Price change | $1,449,000-3.3%$216/sqft |
Source: Lamacchia Realty, Inc. #72750510 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2019 | Price change | $1,499,000-14.3%$223/sqft |
Source: Lamacchia Realty, Inc. #72582149 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2019 | Price change | $1,750,000-2.8%$260/sqft |
Source: Prospective Realty INC #72402757 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+595%$268/sqft |
Source: Prospective Realty INC #72402757 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/1996 | Sold | $259,000$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,448 -1.2% | $883,000 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $13,610 +4% | $876,400 +10% |
| 2023 | $13,087 +5.4% | $797,000 +13.6% |
| 2022 | $12,413 -0.8% | $701,700 +4% |
| 2021 | $12,512 +1% | $674,500 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $12,392 -14.1% | $658,100 0% |
| 2019 | $14,434 +18.8% | $658,200 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $12,152 +2.5% | $602,500 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $11,856 +3.6% | $569,200 |
| 2016 | $11,441 +2.1% | $569,200 |
| 2015 | $11,202 +2.5% | $569,200 -0.5% |
| 2014 | $10,929 +7.1% | $572,200 -2.1% |
| 2013 | $10,209 +5.8% | $584,400 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $9,647 +5% | $587,500 -4.7% |
| 2011 | $9,189 +4.5% | $616,700 -4.4% |
| 2010 | $8,795 +11% | $644,800 -2.7% |
| 2009 | $7,924 +3.3% | $662,500 -0.4% |
| 2008 | $7,673 +1.6% | $665,484 +3.1% |
| 2007 | $7,551 +7.1% | $645,384 -2.6% |
| 2006 | $7,049 -0.5% | $662,484 +10.5% |
| 2005 | $7,084 +14.7% | $599,800 +30.9% |
| 2004 | $6,175 +5.2% | $458,100 +4.5% |
| 2003 | $5,867 +16.3% | $438,200 +49.2% |
| 2001 | $5,043 -1.5% | $293,700 +1.7% |
| 2000 | $5,119 +60.7% | $288,900 +69.2% |
| 1997 | $3,185 | $170,700 |
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Est. payment
$11,630/mo
Principal & interest
$9989
Property taxes
$1641
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Neighborhood: 01431
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Ashby Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10North Middlesex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ashby Elementary
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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