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Listing broker remarks

Unique investment opportunity featuring a single-family home and a three-family property situated on the same 0.28-acre parcel with a large off-street parking area. The three-family offers 3,216 sq. ft. of living space, while the single-family provides an additional 899 sq. ft. Combined, the property includes 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.The property is well maintained and offers expansion potential in the attic, subject to applicable approvals. There may also be the potential to subdivide the single-family from the three-family with town approval. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence regarding subdivision and future development possibilities.Suitable for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income. Conveniently located near downtown amenities, shopping, restaurants, parks, and recreational opportunities along the Millers River, including kayaking, canoeing, and walking trails. Please see MLS #73523353— LAER Realty Partners

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Key details

  • 899 sq ft
  • 12,400 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1911 built
  • $667 / sq ft
  • $4,849 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠9⁠2⁠7⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
56 Lumber St.
Town
Athol, MA
ZIP
01331
Deed (Bk/Pg)
54410 / 116

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church Barn

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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.