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Listing broker remarks

New Price: The Pound Keeper’s Cottage (c. 1775), in the village of Russells Mills, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is for sale – the second time since 1958. This country house retreat, cosseted by meadow and woodland, is complemented by the coastal estates, conservation lands, and historic farms, which are so evocative of the New England landscape. Its proximity to Boston, Providence, and NYC makes it an ideal getaway or a full-time residence. Vintage features include painted, old-growth flooring, exposed ceiling beams, panel doors with period hardware, and historic mantelpieces. The interior offers a sitting room, dining room, a bathroom with tub, and a well-appointed kitchen. The second-floor features two bedrooms with an adjacent home office. Improvements include a new roof with wooden gutters and copper drainpipes, a Roth stainless steel oil tank, and an updated heating/AC system. With its historic provenance, this significant home is an exceptional offering.— Compass

Key details

  • 1,146 sq ft
  • 1.08 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1775 built
  • $676 / sq ft
  • $5,032 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠3⁠2⁠9⁠1⁠2⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
1150 Russells Mills Rd
Town
Dartmouth, MA
ZIP
02748
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14815 / 213

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Russells Mills Village Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Russells Mills Town Pound · includes DAR.1130

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Russells Mills Historic District

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.