261 Main St, Groton, MA 01450
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261 Main St
Groton, MA 01450

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,089 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$732,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,378/mo*
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$732,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,378/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,089 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

THE HORACE W. BUCKINGHAM HOUSE! Spacious Groton Center Cape offers unique opportunity to the right buyer: Prominent location, light-filled & bright, lovely setting, spacious lot size & carriage house w/4 bays & loft storage. House needs updating, priced accordingly & sold “as-is”. Construction loan or cash only. Bring your ideas, roll back your sleeves & make this diamond in the rough sparkle! Estate sale; seller has not lived in house for a long time. No Sellers’ Statement available. Per town records, there are 2 BR's. Floor plan could be updated to accommodate 3 BR's. Wood floors in most rooms; some covered w/ carpeting. Kitchen has pantry (7x6’6). MBR on 1st floor w/ ½ bath in former closet. 2nd floor: BR, small room (9’6x5’6) - could be walk-in closet, a walk-through room that leads to the back stairs, a full bath, a back room (another BR?) & adjoining unheated room (“Sun Room”) w/ newer Anderson windows. Recent Burnham Hydronics heating system. Separate Empire heater in office.
261 Main St, Groton, MA 01450 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,089 sqft single-family home built in 1800. It last sold for $227,500 on Jan 22, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $732,100, with a rent estimate of $3,230/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 261 Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1800
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 261 Main St

DatePriceEventSource
01/22/2014$227,500Sold
N/A
12/18/2013$229,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Groton

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,723
Assessment$637,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 Main St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
58 Champney St, Groton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$800,000
01/29/26
4
2
2,349
228 Main St, Groton, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$990,000
06/30/26
4
2
3,078
50 Hollis St, Groton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$390,000
04/01/26
2
1
1,335
247 Main St, Groton, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,099,000
11/21/25
4
3.5
3,185
82 Martins Pond Rd, Groton, MA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$465,000
12/12/25
2
1
776
41 Martins Pond Rd, Groton, MA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$740,000
03/26/26
4
2
1,829
68 Champney St, Groton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
08/20/25
4
3.5
3,480
104 Mill St, Groton, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$605,000
05/06/26
3
2.5
2,992
20 Hayes Woods Ln, Groton, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
06/25/26
5
3
3,713
21 Temple Dr, Groton, MA
0.95
Single-Family Home
$780,000
06/18/26
4
2
2,026

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What Locals Say about Groton

At least 26 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say there's wildlife

  • 83 % Say it's quiet

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Abigail Doyle
    "It’s a 15 minute drive out to Rt 3 and a bit more directly to 495. There isn’t any public transportation here as it’s a rural town. "
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    "Very peaceful with lots of opportunities to go for hikes and walk dogs on a significant number of conservation lands. Beautiful downtown with great dining options and services including medical. "
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    "Lots of trails in the area for great nature and dog walks. We often see couples out walking their dogs throughout Groton."
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    "Neighborhood cookouts with neighbors and their kids. Helping each other out with anything needed, and taking pride in making the area look nice."
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  • Bill Estes
    "Love Groton - been here 30 years. The downtown is beautiful with great restaurants and stores. We are close to many highways including routes 2, 3, and 495 that are 8 miles away. This provides access to all major services while living in a beautiful area with a very good school system."
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  • Jeffrey E. G.
    "Easy to get to most major roadways. Roads are maintained well with rare exception, and our DPW does an excellent job clearing the roads after storms."
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    "Lots of dog owners in the area. There are some wild animals to be wary of at night including deer, coyote’s, and an occasional bear."
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  • Mrmarkwellis
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 22 years and the town for 40 years. Great town. Great schools. Great people. "
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  • Matchwear
    "Groton is a perfect place to raise a family. The schools are well-rated. The hiking trails are beautiful and plentiful. The Rails-to-Trails crosses thru the town from Ayer to Hollis, NH."
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