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8 Washington Street

Sherborn, MA 01770

Offered at$1,998,000

Residential · Active · MLS #73566576
Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Sherborn | Nora Lynch

5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
5,656Square feet
1818Year built

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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. 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.

Property information

Details at a glance

Interior

Rooms
11
Heating
Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Parquet, Flooring - Wood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces
6

Building

Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1818
Garage
3
Parking
10
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite, Irregular
Roof
Shingle

Land & utilities

Lot size
2.18 acres
Water
Private
Sewer
Private Sewer
Zoning
RA

Financial

Annual taxes
$33,022
Assessment year
2026

Listing history

Price and status timeline

  1. Ter

    $2,175,000 · Mar 19, 2026

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Estimated value$2,133,659

Estimated range $1,913,624$2,353,694

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Overall presentationabove average

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How this home compares in Sherborn

MetricThis propertySherborn
List price$1,998,000$1,397,00043% above local
Price / sq ft$353$46524% below local
Days on market1311789% below local
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