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Listing broker remarks

Roll up your sleeves, grab your toolbelt, and leave the white-glove expectations at the curb: 11 West Street is officially ready for its next chapter, and it’s definitely not pretending to be a turnkey. If your dream home checklist begins with “needs nothing” and “gleaming quartz countertops,” this is your polite cue to keep scrolling. But if your heart races at terms like sweat equity, architectural redemption, and taking a house down to its honest bones, welcome home. Priced deliberately to reflect the reality of the work ahead, this property is being offered strictly as-is, where-is. You will not find fresh staging cookies baking in the oven here; what you will find is a rare, below market opportunity to build serious equity in one of Worcester County’s most charming and sought-after towns. The structure has undeniable character, classic New England presence, and a floor plan waiting to be re-imagined and expanded upon. What it lacks in modern finishes, it makes up for in raw potential. Every room is essentially a blank canvas - some rooms just happen to have a few extra layers of historic “charm” and decades-old aesthetic choices that you will thoroughly enjoy stripping away with a pry bar. Whether you are an ambitious contractor, a seasoned investor looking for your next rewarding project, or an owner-occupant equipped with a renovation loan and a vision, this is the kind of project where smart design and hard work pay off in dividends. Beyond the walls, the location delivers real long-term value. Situated on West Street, you are tucked right in the center of Grafton’s distinctive community fabric: walking distance to the picturesque historic Grafton Common, excellent local dining, conservation trails, and convenient commuter routes including the Grafton MBTA commuter rail station and easy access to the Mass Pike, Routes 290, 140 and 20. Bring your architect, your contractor, your heavy-duty flashlight, and most importantly your imagination. Buyer and buyer’s agent/broker to perform all due diligence regarding systems, condition, permits, and zoning. Opportunities at this price point in Grafton do not linger; schedule your showing, embrace the grit, and bring this home back to life.— Northbound Realty Co

Key details

  • 1,248 sq ft
  • 10,204 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1953 built
  • $319 / sq ft
  • $5,451 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠2⁠4⁠2⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
11 West St
Town
Grafton, MA
ZIP
01519
Deed (Bk/Pg)
66990 / 39

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Grafton Center

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Neighborhood: Grafton

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.