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Listing broker remarks

Discover a distinguished home in a highly desirable neighborhood known for timeless character and historic appeal! A welcoming period foyer sets the tone upon entry. To the left of the graceful staircase is your living room with an attached sunporch. To the right, the formal dining room flows into a kitchen designed for entertaining, featuring SS appliances and soapstone countertops. Toward the rear, is a convenient first-floor laundry within the main bathroom and access to your mudroom, creating a seamless everyday layout. Upstairs offers four good sized bedrooms and a thoughtfully appointed bathroom. Highlights include a metal roof, generator hookup, two-stall garage with electricity, Rhino Shield exterior, paver driveway, and gated entry. The backyard is a private retreat, currently, vibrant tulips enhance the side yard. Proudly maintained and thoughtfully lived in, this home reflects years of preserved historic charm, and a lifetime of happy memories! Do not miss your chance!— eXp Realty

Key details

  • sold
  • 2,256 sq ft
  • 17,755 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1925 built
  • $319 / sq ft
  • $5,811 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠2⁠6⁠3⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
78 Chestnut St
Town
Haverhill, MA
ZIP
01830
Sold for
$733,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
16262 / 104

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
The Highlands

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Neighborhood: Haverhill

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.