$799,900

1150 Russells Mills Rd South Dartmouth, MA 02748

Estimated payment $4,516/month

Total Views 574,670
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,146 Sq Ft
$698 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

The Mathew J Arruda Group

Compass Listed on: 01/24/2025

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Co-Listing Agent

Mathew Arruda

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1775

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SRB

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,146 Sq Ft Home
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Stone Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Quinn Elementary School
  • DMS Middle School
  • Dhs/Voke High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0028 B:0056 L:0000,2778743

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Russells Mills Historic District Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,691

Year Built

Built in 1775

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1775
  • Subdivision Name: Russells Mills Historic District
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1146
  • Living Area: 1146
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0028 B:0056 L:0000,2778743
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47045
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3691

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Dhs/Voke
  • Elementary School: Quinn
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dms

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,809 $413,100 $245,700 $167,400
2024 $3,691 $398,600 $245,700 $152,900
2023 $3,831 $387,000 $245,700 $141,300
2022 $3,627 $337,400 $220,300 $117,100
2021 $3,173 $285,300 $189,400 $95,900
2020 $3,146 $281,400 $189,400 $92,000
2019 $4,473 $276,600 $189,400 $87,200
2018 $4,920 $260,800 $177,900 $82,900
2017 $3,148 $289,300 $205,000 $84,300
2016 $2,600 $235,900 $160,400 $75,500
2015 $2,627 $238,800 $162,100 $76,700
2014 $2,721 $246,500 $171,200 $75,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $799,900 0.0% $698 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Rented $1,500 0.0% --
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Under Contract -- -- --
08/22/2016 08/22/16 For Rent $1,500 0.0% --
11/12/2015 11/12/15 Sold $146,500 -7.9% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2015 09/18/15 Price Changed $159,000 -11.6% $139 / Sq Ft
09/14/2015 09/14/15 For Sale $179,900 -- $157 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

The Mathew J Arruda Group

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(508) 456-9875

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Mathew J. Arruda has achieved perfect pitch. With his curated vision and cultivated knowledge, Mathew consistently delivers results.

Since establishing his real estate career in 2014, Mathew has become a leader in the South Coast real estate market. With an overall sales volume exceeding $300 million and logging over 800 real estate transactions, Mathew earned the prestigious 2022 RealTrends America’s Best recognition as the Top 1.5% of all REALTORS® in the country.

In 2021,

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73329123

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: DART-000028-000056