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229 189 Main St

Douglas, MA 01516

9 beds
8 baths
10,628 sqft
~43 acre lot
$395 per sqft
1939 build
– on site

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. 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 that is zoned for potential bed and breakfast. Surrounding towns offer numerous high-quality private and public schools! A SECLUDED AND TIMELESS RETREAT WAITING TO BE REDISCOVERED

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Fine Homes Group / Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 29, 2025 •

MLS# 73360703 —

The Building

Year Built:

1939
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

10628
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

13
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Half
Living Room Level:

First
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Family Room Level:

Basement
Office Level:

Basement
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

10628
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

513.1875
Living Room Length:

17.25
Living Room Width:

29.75
Kitchen Area:

262.625
Kitchen Length:

16.5
Kitchen Width:

15.916666
Dining Room Area:

313.701388
Dining Room Length:

16.583333
Dining Room Width:

18.916666
Family Room Area:

457.125
Family Room Length:

17.25
Family Room Width:

26.5
Office Area:

314.652777
Office Length:

16.416666
Office Width:

19.166666
Bedroom 2 Area:

133.013888
Bedroom 3 Area:

123.249999
Bedroom 2 Length:

13.083333
Bedroom 2 Width:

10.166666
Bedroom 3 Length:

12.75
Bedroom 3 Width:

9.666666
Bedroom 4 Area:

75.541666
Bedroom 4 Length:

9.25
Bedroom 4 Width:

8.166666
Bedroom 5 Area:

2554.416666
Bedroom 5 Length:

16.916666
Bedroom 5 Width:

151
Master Bedroom Area:

314.8125
Master Bedroom Length:

17.25
Master Bedroom Width:

18.25
Bathroom 1 Area:

89.6875
Bathroom 1 Length:

8.75
Bathroom 1 Width:

10.25
Bathroom 2 Area:

40.625
Bathroom 2 Length:

7.5
Bathroom 2 Width:

5.416666

Location

Directions:

GPS
Latitude:

42.068375
Longitude:

-71.714669

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:0163 B:0000030 L:
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

43.49
Lot Size SqFt:

1894424
Lot Size Acres:

43.49
Zoning:

VB
Other Structures:

Barn/Stable
Waterview:

Yes
Waterview Features:

Pond
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

36805
Tax Annual Amount:

14527
Tax Assessed Value:

1103000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

9
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

First
Bedroom 3 Level:

First
Bedroom 4 Level:

First
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second

Baths

Total Baths:

7.5
Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

7
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Level:

First

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Shopping
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

3
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

40
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

3
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$22,489
Taxes	$1,210
Insurance	$1,155
Utilities	$911 See report
Total	$25,765/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/16/25 Apr 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$4,200,000

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This house located in Douglas, MA 01516 is currently for sale for $4,200,000. 229 189 Main St is a 10,628 square foot house with 9 beds and 8 baths that has been on Estately for 15 days. This house is in the attendance area of Douglas High School, Douglas Middle School, Douglas Primary School, and Douglas Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay.

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