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Listing broker remarks

The Bursley Barn has served as a shop for 47 years."The Whipple Tree" was originally a hay barn and has retained many original details Post&beam construction.,and plank flooring.It offers the opportunity to either continue as a shop and living quarters and or a residence with 4000 square ft,of pure delight with old charm and character.The offering of this unique property creates an opportunity to own a Cape Cod Historic building affording a high quality of life and a reasonable commute to Boston and Providence— Decoy Realty LTD

Key details

  • 4,000 sq ft
  • 1.03 acres
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1790 built
  • $218 / sq ft
  • $6,400 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠3⁠7⁠2⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
660 Main St/.Route 6A
Town
Barnstable, MA
ZIP
02668
Deed (Bk/Pg)
27053 / 60

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
West Barnstable - West Area

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Neighborhood: Barnstable

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.