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Listing broker remarks

Step into a captivating circa-1850 townhome where historic New England character meets thoughtful modern updates, just one block from Main Street in the coveted Phillips Academy neighborhood. A gracious entry introduces soaring ceilings and sun-filled living and dining rooms framed by dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. The first level flows into a tastefully renovated kitchen and inviting family room with coffered ceiling. Upstairs, the second floor offers three bedrooms, each with an en suite bath and handsome wide-plank pine floors. The third level adds two flexible bonus rooms, currently used as a guest room and private office. All this, moments from Phillips Academy, the Addison Gallery, downtown Andover’s restaurants, cafés and shops, the library and commuter rail to Boston. Dont miss this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Andover history in the heart of town!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,574 sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1850 built
  • $359 / sq ft
  • $11,746 2026 taxes
  • HOA monthly
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠3⁠6⁠0⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
31 School Street
Town
Andover, MA
ZIP
01810
Deed (Bk/Pg)
16751 / 256

Historic designations

National Register
Leach House - Phillips Academy · includes ANV.B

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Neighborhood: Andover

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.