$3,000,000

229 Main St Douglas, MA 01516

8 beds
6 full, 1 partial
9,475 sqft
11.4 acres
$317 / sqft
House

Property details

About 229 Main St

LEGACY MEETS LUXURY! AN ICONIC ESTATE EXUDES TIMELESS ELEGANCE! Welcome to the Schuster Mansion, a grand 1939 Colonial estate nestled atop a hill on forty three lush acres. Designed by renowned Boston architect Harry M. Ramsey celebrated for his work in Brookline and beyond, this grand home showcases exquisite period detail including intricate moldings, antique hardwoods, four fireplaces and three stunning primary suites with refreshed baths. Once home to industrialist Winfield Schuster, famous for turning down a one million dollar deal to buy the Red Sox, this estate echoes the legacy of the Blackstone Valley's mill-era prosperity. Enjoy a chef's kitchen with SubZero and Wolf appliances, entertain in style in a stately dining room and luxuriate in paneled study. Outside ponds, streams and trails weave past woodlands and wildlife. A storybook guest cottage, barn, and a 3 car garage complete this rare offering. A SECLUDED AND TIMELESS RETREAT WAITING TO BE REDISCOVERED

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Oil
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size9,475 sqft
Lot size11.41 Acres
Year built1939
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive
MLS #73360704
Garage3 spaces
WaterfrontStream
ViewOther

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73360704
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
  • Office Phone: (617) 542-0012
  • Listing Agent: Fine Homes Group

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2005
Home Sold
$450,000
Jul 15, 2005
Home Sold
$1,000,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,072,400$14,499
2023$970,600$13,938
2022$919,000$15,016
2021$877,600$14,673
2020$834,600$14,172
2019$782,000$13,685

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Douglas Elementary School

Public District 2-5

2.5 mi

19 Davis St

3

William Callahan School

Public District 2-5

4.7 mi

75 Callahan School St

3

Taft Early Learning Center

Public District PK-3

5.3 mi

16 Granite St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $97,483. The most common annual income of people living in Douglas, MA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

5%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
43%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

21%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
42%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • PaneraPanera

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 229 Main St

This home is located at 229 Main St in Douglas, MA and zip code 01516. This 9,475 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 11.41 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,000,000.

While more than 1 listings in Douglas, MA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. Between February and March 2025, Douglas, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.6%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 17 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $534,750.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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