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Listing broker remarks

Enjoy the peace and privacy of this pristine log home on 8.1 beautifully landscaped acres, set back on a lovely country road. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, it blends timeless log home charm with warm rustic-chic style and is ready for you to move in and enjoy. Relax on the inviting front porch overlooking established perennial and vegetable gardens, or follow the path down to Glenn Brook, which meanders through the property. Inside, the custom kitchen with a center island opens to a welcoming living room with a propane stove. A first-floor den offers the perfect home office or guest space, while upstairs you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with generous storage and two additional bedrooms. The finished lower-level family room with a pellet stove adds additional living space. Three mini-splits, standing-seam metal roofs, and an oversized 1+ car, two-story garage complete this exceptional property, offering peaceful country living just minutes from Greenfield.— Fitzgerald Real Estate

Key details

  • 1,865 sq ft
  • 8.10 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1972 built
  • $241 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠8⁠2⁠9⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
53 S. Schoolhouse Road
Town
Leyden, MA
ZIP
01301
Deed (Bk/Pg)
7232 / 306

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Neighborhood: Leyden

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.