
28 Cherry St Shrewsbury — Photo 1 of 9
Beds
2
Baths
2
SqFt
1,080
Style
Single Family
Built
1962
Rare opportunity to acquire this 5.63 acre parcel with an existing single family in need of gut renovation or tear down and rebuild. The property, formerly a house and cleared acreage with farm outbuildings, has not been occupied in 15+ years. Possibility to subdivide with a retreat lot, further develop with a special permit, or use as single family with a rare homestead feature in a convenient suburban location of much higher priced homes. No public sewer available, perc tests have been done and are available. Wetlands exist on the western side of the property, adjacent to 140, and have been delineated and certified leaving ~2.5 upland acres developable. Historic special permits that have been granted but not exercised: raze and rebuild single family home, 4 building contractor storage facility, many possibilities exist further than residential here.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Shrewsbury, MA.
Property Details
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Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
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Property History
$325,000
Aug 10, 2026
MLS® 73554421
$325,000
Jul 23, 2026
MLS® 73554418
$325,000
Jul 23, 2026
MLS® 73554421
$350,000
May 31, 2026
MLS® 73429633
$749,000
Oct 31, 2025
MLS® 73349610
$649,000
Sep 30, 2025
MLS® 73402839
$649,000
Sep 30, 2025
MLS® 73402844
$350,000
Sep 11, 2025
MLS® 73429633
$649,000
Jul 10, 2025
MLS® 73402839
$649,000
Jul 10, 2025
MLS® 73402844
$749,000
Mar 25, 2025
MLS® 73349610
Population
38,876
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$139K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
27.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Worcester County
1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 540 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,080 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 245,243 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Brandon Foley
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73554418
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