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Listing broker remarks

This meticulous home exemplifies pride of ownership. Light filled kitchen w/granite and SS appliances. Gracious front to back living room/dining area. Main floor oversize primary bedroom with 2 large closets. Adjacent main bath has custom antique vanity and tub/shower combination. Home office w/built-in bookcases. Two good-size bedrooms upstairs with great ceiling height and built-in storage. Walk-out finished bonus room w/fireplace in lower level makes a great game room with adjacent 3/4 bath and large basement storage/laundry area. Tons of recent upgrades including approx 13 year old roof, new propane furnace 2024, water heater 2025, new septic 2023, well pump 2025, upgraded 200 amp electrical, south foundation sill replaced 2026, barn north sill replaced 2026, walkway replaced 2026, 5 newer triple-pane windows, 10 original windows. Exterior deck, barn, potting shed, storage shed on 1.6 acres.— ERA Key Realty Services

Key details

  • 1,948 sq ft
  • 1.64 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1780 built
  • $269 / sq ft
  • $4,582 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠8⁠8⁠2⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
238 South St
Town
Douglas, MA
ZIP
01516
Deed (Bk/Pg)
57089 / 305

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Chase, Sylvester House · includes DOU.387, DOU.H

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Neighborhood: Douglas

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.