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Listing broker remarks

Attention CASH BUYERS, CONTRACTORS, INVESTORS, BUILDERS, FLIPPERS, or ambitious owner-occupants looking for their next opportunity! This property needs work but offers incredible potential in an outstanding Holliston location. Situated just off Lake Winthrop and around the corner from Stoddard Park and the public beach, the setting is hard to beat. Property includes MULTIPLE LOTS with frontage/access on two streets, creating exciting potential possibilities for expansion, redesign, or future use. Buyers are responsible for performing their own due diligence with the Town of Holliston regarding any potential building, expansion, or development opportunities. Whether renovating, rebuilding, or creating your dream home, the finished product will be located in one of Holliston’s most desirable areas. The property is being sold as-is and will not qualify for traditional financing. Don’t miss this rare chance to create instant equity in a well-established community!— Oakridge Realty, LLC

Key details

  • 1,156 sq ft
  • 14,984 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $237 / sq ft
  • $5,944 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠2⁠8⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
42 Cottage Dr
Town
Holliston, MA
ZIP
01746
Deed (Bk/Pg)
11984 / 231

Map

Neighborhood: Holliston

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.