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Listing broker remarks

Don’t Miss This Waterfront Opportunity! Peaceful 2011built home blends privacy, comfort, and modern style with 100 feet of direct water frontage. Solid 2x6 construction with thoughtful updates since 2020 deliver a fresh, like-new feel throughout. The daylight basement features a woodstove and sits just steps from the water, offering a perfect space for guests. A new half bath in the primary suite in 2026. Outside, enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, or watching eagles, egrets, and otters from the TimberTech deck, firepit, and deeded dock—ideal for gatherings of 10–12. All this quiet is only 15 minutes from commuter rail.— The Greene Realty Group

Key details

  • 1,240 sq ft
  • 4,487 lot sq ft
  • 1 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 2011 built
  • $403 / sq ft
  • $5,409 2024 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠7⁠9⁠7⁠0⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
864 South Rd
Town
Ashby, MA
ZIP
01431
Deed (Bk/Pg)
58720 / 489

Map

Neighborhood: Ashby Reservoir

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.