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Listing broker remarks

Welcome home to this charming Colonial offering the perfect blend of space, comfort, and privacy. This well-maintained home features three generous bedrooms, one and a half baths, and a functional layout designed for everyday living that may be just what you have been looking for. The homes updated kitchen with beautiful butcher block island, updated bathrooms with low maintenance flooring throughout has an open floor plan great for entertaining or big family gatherings. A cozy sitting room with a wood burning fireplace off the kitchen leads to the large deck overlooking a private, wooded backyard - an ideal setting for summer barbecues, relaxing with your morning coffee, and enjoying nature. The attached one-car garage and huge basement provide plenty of room for your storage needs, work area, or future expansion. With generous living spaces and a peaceful outdoor retreat, this home is ready for its next owners to make it their own.— Keller Williams Elite

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Key details

  • 1,870 sq ft
  • 1.50 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1985 built
  • $315 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠5⁠2⁠9⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
171 Yew Street
Town
Douglas, MA
ZIP
01516
Deed (Bk/Pg)
70705 / 376

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
South Douglas

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Neighborhood: Douglas

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.