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Listing broker remarks

Discover an exceptional real estate and development opportunity in a highly desirable Berkley location! This unique offering features a fully functioning home at 74 South Main St, packaged perfectly with the adjacent parcel at 78 South Main St. Together, these side-by-side R1-zoned properties present incredible yield potential and layout flexibility for homeowners, investors, or builders. The existing home at #74 provides immediate living space or a rental income opportunity, while the included land at #78 expands your possibilities—ideal for a custom build, an expansive family compound, or a new residential development concept. The builder-friendly grounds feature a highly workable blend of cleared and wooded acreage with level to gentle slopes. Benefiting from substantial road frontage, the parcels allow for easy access and multiple configuration options. Serviced by private water and private sewer, the location offers superb highway access for easy commuting and is conveniently located near the Berkley Community School. Whether you are looking to hold, develop, or create a sprawling custom estate, the combined potential of 74 and 78 South Main St is a rare find. Do not walk the property without an appointment. Buyer and buyer’s agent to perform all due diligence regarding exact acreage, taxes, lot lines, and utility details with the Town of Berkley.— Keller Williams South Watuppa

Key details

  • 1,080 sq ft
  • 18.90 acres
  • 1 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1959 built
  • $1,574 / sq ft
  • $3,931 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠4⁠9⁠4⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
74 S Main St
Town
Berkley, MA
ZIP
02779
Deed (Bk/Pg)
28681 / 133

Map

Neighborhood: Berkley

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.