Sold
478 Neck Rd, Rochester, MA
Rochester · MA 02770
- $650,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 1.5
- Baths
- 2418
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1810
Lot size:
4.44 Acres Lot
Price per square foot:
$279 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
3 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Window AC
About this home
An exceptional opportunity awaits at 478 Neck Road in Rochester. Built circa 1810–1812, this timeless 2,418-square-foot rambling Center Chimney Cape offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 4 fireplaces. This property was once part of a prominent local dairy farm, a safe house on the Underground Railroad, a Gentlemen's Farmhouse, and more... This charming property has a colorful past. Original architectural details and classic New England character give the home a distinctive sense of place and make it a natural fit for film or television. Those who appreciate the charm and craftsmanship of early New England homes will be captivated by the character found throughout. Pumpkin Pine flooring runs throughout the home. A distinctive, one-of-a-kind, fully enclosed colonial-style porch features a brick floor laid in a traditional herringbone pattern, creating an inviting space to enjoy the beauty of spring, summer, and fall. Well-preserved, impeccably maintained, and cherished through the years, this remarkable homestead is set on 4.44 acres of beautiful, level pastoral land in Rochester's designated Right to Farm community. Open grounds surrounding the former dairy farm offer possibilities for gardening, agriculture, equestrian use, recreation, or simply enjoying the privacy and serenity of a country setting. Adding to the property's appeal is a valuable deeded Right of Way providing access to beautiful Snipatuit Pond. For car enthusiasts, hobbyists, craftspeople, or tradespeople, the property's outbuildings are equally impressive. A detached three-stall garage includes additional space suitable for storage or a workshop, with ample room for vehicles, tractors, lawn equipment, tools, and recreational gear. A woodworking shop is attached to the rear of the main house. The whole-house generator is a huge bonus! Located along scenic Neck Road, this special property offers an authentic rural New England lifestyle while remaining convenient to walking and jogging trails, conservation areas, neighboring coastal communities, and beaches (Rochester residents can access Marion's Silvershell Beach by purchasing a required parking sticker annually). Rochester's preserved forests, working farms, and small-town character provide an idyllic setting for this truly distinctive historic estate. *See disclosures: This property is being sold “as is” with all contents included. The property has failed Title V, and septic replacement will be the Buyer's responsibility.
Neighborhood & Transit
North Rochester
478 Neck Rd, Rochester · MA 02770
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 55 days
- Listing Price:
- $675,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $279
- Tax Assessment:
- $560,000 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $494 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,418 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Public record shows this property to have 2 bedrooms.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Main Level, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Main Floor, Main Level, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 2418
- Flooring
- Wood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Central Heat, Steam, Individual
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Window AC
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- Private Water
- Sewer
- Private Sewerage
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 193,406 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Level, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Porch - Screened, Stone Wall, Porch - Enclosed
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces, Detached
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Shingles, Wood
- Roof
- Unknown
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 14.6X16.4
- Living room features
- Main Level
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 14.6X14.5
- Dining room features
- Main Level
- Family room level
- Second Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 12.0X17.11
- Family room features
- Main Level
- Kitchen dimensions
- 14.6X8.8
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14.10X15.1
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 12.0X11.9
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 14.1X12.5
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 7.4X9.1
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Main Level
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 5.6X5.9
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Half
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Christine Medeiros
- Listing office
- Kokopelli Realty, LLC
- MLS PIN #
- 73575075
- Disclosure
- This property is being sold “as is†with all contents included. The property has failed Title V and is the Buyer's responsibility. There are trays in each fireplace to seal out the cold air. Center chimney needs repair and a sleeve. There is active knob-and-tube wiring in this home
- Disclosure
- Public record shows this property to have 2 bedrooms.