5 Burgess Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

$100,000 · For sale

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1,056 sq ft
• Single Family
• Built 1960
• MLS #73594993

An opportunity to create something new in a town rich with New England charm! Set on a nearly 1-acre corner lot in Townsend, this property offers potential for a fresh start surrounded by mature trees & scenic countryside, neighboring a local Christmas tree farm. Enjoy the appeal of small-town living, with Townsend Common hosting seasonal events, concerts & community gatherings, plus a convenient location between Ashby, Lunenburg & Pepperell, with access to the MA/NH border region. The existing 2 bedroom Ranch has sustained significant fire damage & may be a candidate for teardown or redevelopment. Title 5 passed. Property sold AS IS, AS SEEN. EXTERIOR SHOWINGS ONLY, NO INTERIOR ACCESS. Buyers must be accompanied by an agent with a confirmed ShowingTime appointment. Property must be marketed for 3 weeks. All offers due Nov 16, 2026 at 2PM. Sale subject to a court-issued license to sell.

About this address

5 Burgess Rd is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home for sale in Townsend, MA 01469 with 1,056 square feet, asking $100,000. It was built in 1960. It has been on our site since October 26, 2026.

At $95 a square foot, it compares with a median of $257 among the 14 other single-family homes for sale in Townsend with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $259,300 for fiscal year 2026. It last sold for $100,000 in January 2017. The assessor lists a lot of 0.90 acres.

It scores 2 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Fitchburg (MBTA Fitchburg Line), about 8.0 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Spaulding Memorial (0.9 miles), Hawthorne Brook (1.0 mile) and North Middlesex Regional (3.6 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73594993, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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