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Listing broker remarks

Rare waterfront opportunity on Populatic Pond! This 2-story home sits on three combined lots totaling half an acre in a private cove at the end of a dead-end street. Boat, fish, kayak, and ice skate right from your front yard. Enjoy outside entertaining and take in stunning sunsets from your boat. With a public boat ramp nearby and direct access to the Charles River, this property offers endless recreational possibilities. When you’re not on the water, take a short walk to Leland Wild, featuring 200 acres of scenic conservation land and trails. Recent updates include a new furnace, hot water heater, appliances, fenced yard, patio, and pulley system for dock and boat. *Home is being sold As-Is. Failed Title V-buyer's responsibility* A fantastic opportunity for a *Builder, Investor, or buyer utilizing a Construction Loan* to create the ultimate waterfront retreat! *Home is occupied, do not walk on property*— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • 946 sq ft
  • 20,825 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1945 built
  • $422 / sq ft
  • $7,118 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠4⁠1⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
20 Litchfield Ave
Town
Norfolk, MA
ZIP
02056

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Neighborhood: Norfolk

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.