$849,000
$26K PRICE DROP

220 South Main St Sherborn, MA 01770

Estimated payment $5,379/month

Total Views 12,883
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,935 Sq Ft
$439 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Barn or Stable
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pine Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Scenic Views
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

Much-admired c.1788 Joshua Leland House blends historic charm, pastoral views and a flexible floor plan. Features include wide pine floors, exposed beams, wainscoting, built-ins and multiple fireplaces. Kitchen opens to dining or family room with historic cooking hearth/fireplace. Family room with wood stove and a fully reconstructed staircase to the second floor. First-floor office/BR with FP adjacent to a 2023 renovated bath. Additional first-floor living room with FP. Primary suite offers cathedral ceiling, skylights, walk-in closet and full bath; two guest rooms on the second floor. Major updates include ’21 3BR septic, ’21 roof, ’25 driveway, ’25 cedar fence, mini splits, major tree work, fresh paint and a greenhouse. Expansive two-story barn with stalls, hay loft, workshop, sheds and paddock. A rare historic Sherborn property with meaningful modern upgrades. All this and just right across the street from the renowned Rocky Narrows trail system.

Listing Agent

Nora Lynch Smith

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 12/01/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1788

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,935 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Pine Hill Elementary School
  • Dover-Sherborn Middle School
  • Dover-Sherborn High School

Farming

  • Barn or Stable

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0013 B:0000 L:17,742666

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,954

Year Built

Built in 1788

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Antique, Saltbox, Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1788
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Office
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1935
  • Living Area: 1935
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Barn/Stable
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Irregular
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil, Electric, Wood Stove, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0013 B:0000 L:17,742666
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31829
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10954

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Dover-Sherborn
  • Elementary School: Pine Hill
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dover-Sherborn

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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 $10,954 $660,700 $353,500 $307,200
2024 $20,126 $593,700 $288,200 $305,500
2023 $9,821 $545,300 $288,200 $257,100
2022 $9,713 $510,400 $288,200 $222,200
2021 $9,872 $502,900 $288,200 $214,700
2020 $9,613 $494,000 $288,200 $205,800
2019 $9,520 $485,200 $288,200 $197,000
2018 $9,364 $485,200 $288,200 $197,000
2017 $9,174 $448,400 $273,800 $174,600
2016 $9,224 $448,400 $273,800 $174,600
2015 $8,933 $439,600 $266,100 $173,500
2014 $8,594 $422,500 $249,800 $172,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Price Changed $849,000 -3.0% $439 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 For Sale $875,000 +69.9% $452 / Sq Ft
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $515,000 -2.6% $228 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Price Changed $529,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
12/17/2020 12/17/20 For Sale $529,000 -11.7% $235 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Price Changed $599,000 -4.8% $266 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Price Changed $629,000 -3.1% $279 / Sq Ft
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $649,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $515,000 None Available
Deed $515,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $515,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $67,000 --
Deed $67,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $499,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $499,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $210,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $155,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Nora Lynch Smith

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

(508) 466-6963

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Vice President of Advisors Living. 25+ years in Massachusetts Residential Sales.

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73458712

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SHER-000013-000000-000017