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Listing broker remarks

Since the 1750's this farmhouse has stood on 41.1 acres of New England land - and now, its's ready for its next chapter. Once known as the Dr. Royal Humphrey House, and later home to the Nye Tree Farm, this property is registered with the Massachusetts Historical Commission - a rare piece of living history. And the location? You are just a golf club swing from Ellinwood Country Club. The elementary school, shopping plaza, hospital and highway access are all just minutes away. History, land and location - all in one address. Come see what's possible!— Real Broker MA, LLC

Key details

  • 2,766 sq ft
  • 41.10 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1750 built
  • $144 / sq ft
  • $4,443 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠2⁠5⁠3⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
1386 Pleasant St
Town
Athol, MA
ZIP
01331
Deed (Bk/Pg)
68522 / 128

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Neighborhood: Athol

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.