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Listing broker remarks

Beautiful 1778 home in Leverett! Bring your design dreams to life in this spacious 4BR, 3BA, 3,100 sq ft historic home, perfectly situated on approximately 7 gorgeous, sprawling, private acres. Framed by serene nature, this property offers a rare canvas ready for your custom interior vision. Some of the important work has already been done for you, enjoy true peace of mind with mechanical upgrades already completed, including a brand-new well and septic system, brand-new plumbing, updated electrical, and a premium, high-efficiency Buderus boiler. Outside, the expansive acreage offers limitless freedom—ideal for homesteading, organic gardening, recreation, or a private hobby farm. Located in a prime country setting - just moments from Leverett Pond, 10 minutes to Umass and Amherst center and you are directly across from protected conservation land with pristine trailheads, offering effortless access to year-round hiking, snowshoeing, and outdoor adventure right from your front door.— 5 College REALTORS® Northampton

Key details

  • 3,100 sq ft
  • 7.00 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1778 built
  • $137 / sq ft
  • $7,010 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠0⁠4⁠6⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
42 Shutesbury Rd
Town
Leverett, MA
ZIP
01054

Map

Neighborhood: Leverett

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.