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Tom Barrasso
Massachusetts real estate salesperson with Stuart St James, Inc.
Catalogs and connects buyers to architecturally notable single-family homes across Massachusetts — from First Period saltboxes on the North Shore to Mid-Century Modern enclaves around Lexington and Concord.
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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.
Ch. 91 Waterways License
An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.
Massachusetts Great Pond
A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.
Likely Great Pond
The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.
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