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Back on market through no fault of the property, Previous buyer unable to secure financing. Located in the Fiskdale area of Sturbridge, this freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is known as the historic Cyrus and Bathsheba Fay House, an 18th-century property with no known historic restrictions based on available town information. The home gives you the feeling of a classic New England, Old Sturbridge Village type home featuring some original wood floors, 3 fireplaces, and a dining room with a slate floor. The kitchen includes granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and built-in shelving. Wood ceilings, a custom living-room ceiling, and a bonus room adds extra space. A fenced portion of the yard, a workshop, a private well, and newly installed town septic tie-in provide everyday convenience. The property offers good curb appeal and a private setting close to local amenities, Burgess Elementary, and the Tantasqua school district. Easy access to the Mass Pike and I-84— The Neighborhood Realty Group

Key details

  • 2,407 sq ft
  • 25,265 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1785 built
  • $205 / sq ft
  • $6,837 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠5⁠6⁠4⁠5⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
285 Brookfield Rd
Town
Sturbridge, MA
ZIP
01518
Deed (Bk/Pg)
7615 / 194

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Fay, Cyrus and Bathsheba House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Sturbridge

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.