For Sale
8 Washington St, Sherborn, MA
Sherborn · MA 01770
- $1,998,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 5656
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1818
Lot size:
2.18 Acres Lot
Price per square foot:
$353 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
3 Garage Spaces · 7 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, AC
About this home
Exceptional historic estate in the heart of Sherborn Center, the iconic Calvin Sanger House (c.1819) is a gracious Federal-style Colonial, thoughtfully renovated for modern living while preserving the character and craftsmanship that make this home so distinctive. Great option for multi-generational options! Set on just over two beautifully landscaped acres, this landmark residence offers a rare combination of history, elegance and modern luxury. Period details include soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, refined millwork and multiple fireplaces.Gracious formal living room with window seat with original pocket doors to dining room with French doors to bluestone patio. This all complemented by a stunning renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and generous workspace. A flexible first-floor office or bedroom with bay windows and adjacent full bath is ideal for guests or working from home and could be utilized as a two room in-law suite. The spacious family room features a fireplace, wet bar and French doors to an upper deck. A walk-out lower level with recreation space and full bath offers additional flexibility for guests, fitness or entertaining.Upstairs are four generous bedrooms and beautifully updated baths throughout. The renovated primary suite is a serene retreat with a luxurious bath and dressing area. Two additional bedrooms share an updated connecting bath, while the fourth bedroom has a dedicated full bath just across the hall. Upstairs laundry adds another modern convenience. Outside, mature landscaping, classic New England stonewalls to an in-ground pool create a private retreat in the heart of the village. An exceptional location, just steps from Sherborn’s newly expanded Library and soon-to-open History Center, with brand-new tennis and pickleball courts just down the street. Enjoy easy access to Sherborn’s renowned trail system, Farm Pond, consistently top-ranked Dover-Sherborn school system, restaurants, Town Hall, houses of worship and village amenities. A rare opportunity to own one of Sherborn’s most distinguished historic residences, where more than two centuries of New England character and beautifully renovated modern living come together. Note: Current owner updates include natural gas hookup, complete kitchen remodel including baths just to name a few!
Neighborhood & Transit
8 Washington St, Sherborn · MA 01770
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:
- 75 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,998,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $353
- Tax Assessment:
- $2,001,500 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $2,752 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 5
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 5,656 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- See Updated 2026 Assessor Card attached.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Main Level, Wet bar, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Closet - Double, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Flooring - Wood, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 11
- Above grade area
- 5162
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Parquet
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- Private Water
- Sewer
- Private Sewerage
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 95,105 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces, Attached, Detached, Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- 7 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
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
- 19X15
- Living room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Pocket Door, Window Seat
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 19X15
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Exterior Access, Pocket Door
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 25X18
- Family room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Wet bar, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Kitchen dimensions
- 22X24
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 17X17
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 14X15
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 13X15
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 15X16
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 5 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 14X17
- Bedroom 5 features
- Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Remodeled
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Full
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Nora Lynch
- Listing office
- Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- MLS PIN #
- 73566576
- Disclosure
- Current owners did extensive renovations and updates, including upgrade to natural gas with new systems and new well. Wine cellar in basement. Dual staircases. 2nd floor laundry.
- Disclosure
- See Updated 2026 Assessor Card attached.