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Listing broker remarks

Built in 1788, the Phinneas Whitney House is one of those rare properties that stops you in your tracks — and stays with you long after you leave. Hand-hewn beams, wide-plank wood floors, original stone and brick hearths, and custom built-ins deliver the kind of warmth and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated. With multiple fireplaces, every room invites you to slow down and settle in.Outside, 3.45 private acres open up to sweeping views of open fields and rolling countryside — best enjoyed from the sun-drenched enclosed porch made for quiet mornings and golden evenings. A classic New England barn and multiple outbuildings bring endless possibility: workshop, artist studio, storage, or a restoration project that becomes your legacy. High-efficiency solar panels have consistently eliminated the electric bill entirelyHistory, land, character, and convenience, all in one extraordinary package and minutes to the T, Routes 2 and 140, skiing, and hiking trails— Keller Williams Realty

Key details

  • 1,904 sq ft
  • 3.45 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1888 built
  • $288 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠5⁠4⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
9 Syd Smith Rd
Town
Westminster, MA
ZIP
01473
Deed (Bk/Pg)
7134 / 183

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Whitney, Phinneas House

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Neighborhood: Westminster

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.