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*MOTIVATED SELLER* Here's Your Chance to live alongside THE SQUANNACOOK RIVER at HISTORIC TOWNSEND HARBOR! Lovingly maintained inside & out. This New England charmer is beautifully set on 1.7 ACRE manicured grounds with Gazebo and expansive lawn ideal for gatherings, pets, playspace. Tremendous curb appeal with impressive classic style and its twin chimneys & hip-roof design. Updated features include *200 AMP Electrical*, *New Boiler (2020)*, *Recent Roof*, *Generator Connection*. The comfortable 8 Room floor plan boasts formal dining room, kitchen w/breakfast nook & pantry, formal living room, family room, 2 or 3 Bedrooms, Office & Bonus Rm, 4 Rumford fireplaces, some wide-board flooring, architectural moldings, First Floor Laundry, built-ins, some tin ceilings and a spacious screened porch, outdoor brick patio and storage shed. Carriage house used as workshop/storage. Handy to shopping area, new Starbucks and just steps to new rail trail. Title 5 Approved (3 BR Septic installed 1995— Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford

Key details

  • 1,631 sq ft
  • 1.70 acres
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1803 built
  • $397 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠7⁠3⁠8⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
8 South St
Town
Townsend, MA
ZIP
01469
Deed (Bk/Pg)
82061 / 450

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Townsend Historic District II
MACRIS Inventory
Spaulding House

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Neighborhood: Townsend

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.