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Listing broker remarks

**Offer deadline Sunday, 9/20 @ 5pm Waterfront living on Neponset Reservoir! This charming 2-bed, 1-bath single level cottage offers breathtaking water views & exceptional privacy, with boating, kayaking & fishing right outside your door. Abutting Foxboro conservation land & trails, the setting offers an incredible connection to both the water and surrounding nature. Completely renovated to the studs in 2009, the open interior features gorgeous hardwood floors, a wood-burning stove & kitchen w/ recycled-glass island, quartz counters & stainless appliances. A 3-panel slider opens to the deck overlooking the reservoir. Updates include electrical, plumbing, central air, newer heating system & walkway. The 2nd bedroom is currently used as a primary walk-in closet. Water, trails & privacy—your own retreat right in Foxboro!— RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Key details

  • 1,161 sq ft
  • 29,230 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1909 built
  • $515 / sq ft
  • $7,838 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠8⁠1⁠0⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
40 Chestnut St
Town
Foxboro, MA
ZIP
02035
Deed (Bk/Pg)
29953 / 479

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Neighborhood: Foxboro

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.