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Listing broker remarks

It’s not perfect, and we’re not pretending it is, but there’s a lot of potential here! Owned by the same family since it was built, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Lunenburg home offers 1,456 sq ft and the opportunity to move in and make it your own over time. Bring some vision and sweat equity and tackle projects room by room at your own pace. Inside are generously sized bedrooms and an open front to back kitchen and dining area. Outside offers almost a half an acre of level and usable yard plus a storage shed. Convenient Lunenburg location on a quiet road just minutes from Lake Whalom and its public boat launch and Lunenburg Town Beach with access to restaurants, shopping, gas and highways . Sold AS IS. Bring your ideas and turn this house into your new home sweet home!— Real Broker MA, LLC

Key details

  • 1,456 sq ft
  • 17,634 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1941 built
  • $188 / sq ft
  • $4,703 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠6⁠2⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
56 John St
Town
Lunenburg, MA
ZIP
01462
Deed (Bk/Pg)
6768 / 280

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Neighborhood: Lunenburg

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.