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Listing broker remarks

Quiet, coveted and quintessentially coastal! Located in Marshfield’s desirable Sunrise Beach neighborhood, this special waterfront property offers an authentic seaside lifestyle with the ocean just outside your door. Designed with a reverse-living layout, the home features four bedrooms, a full bath and laundry on the first floor, with the kitchen, main living space, a second full bath and office above to take full advantage of the stunning ocean views. Step outside to a beachfront patio offering the perfect setting for lounging, entertaining and games of corn hole by the shore. Enjoy spectacular sunrises, morning walks along the beach, salt-air breezes and the relaxed charm of this treasured coastal community. Lovingly owned and enjoyed by the same family for more than 80 years, this rare beach property is ready to welcome its next generation of owners!— Compass

Key details

  • 1,755 sq ft
  • 3,920 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $769 / sq ft
  • $10,582 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠2⁠7⁠3⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
176 Foster Ave.
Town
Marshfield, MA
ZIP
02050
Deed (Bk/Pg)
22822 / 346

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Neighborhood: Sunrise Beach

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.