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Listing broker remarks

Welcome home to this charming brick Cape boasting exceptional character, rich woodwork, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Flanked by beautiful bay windows, the front entry opens into a spacious main level anchored by gleaming hardwood floors. Relax in the inviting living room, featuring exposed beam ceilings, skylights, built-in shelving, paneled accent walls, and a stone-surround wood stove that adds warmth and timeless appeal. Host memorable meals in the dedicated dining room, detailed with classic wainscoting. The heart of the home is the eat-in kitchen, outfitted with granite countertops, lots of cabinet storage, a sunny breakfast area, and the convenience of a second rear staircase leading directly upstairs. Just off the kitchen discover a cozy screened-in porch—the perfect spot for morning coffee. Outdoors, enjoy a large, level, fully fenced yard complete with a low-maintenance composite side deck, a dedicated storage shed, and a covered carport off the paved driveway. The main level also offers a flexible primary or guest bedroom with multiple closets and easy access to a full main-level bath with a tub and shower. Upstairs, two additional light-filled bedrooms share a second full bath. The full walk-out basement expands your living space with a comfortable lower-level family room featuring custom built-ins, laundry facilities, and plenty of extra storage. Situated on a prime corner lot, this unique property offers easy access to Boston Road and sits just a half-mile from the trails of the Hillside Conservation Parcel.— Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Key details

  • 2,127 sq ft
  • 26,402 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1940 built
  • $322 / sq ft
  • $7,517 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠8⁠1⁠9⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
189 Allen Road
Town
Billerica, MA
ZIP
01821

Map

Neighborhood: Billerica

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.