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Listing broker remarks

Also listed as LAND in MLS# 73556232. Bring your renovation or development know-how and your vision! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a generous 4.6-acre lot offering space, privacy, and potential. The home features a large eat-in kitchen and original hardwood flooring in several rooms, a primary bedroom and bath on the first floor, 2 bedrooms and an open loft area on the second floor, along with a 1.5-car garage and plenty of basement storage. This property is being offered as an excellent value-add opportunity in a town where space is at a premium. Don't miss this chance to create something special on one of the largest lots on the market today!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional

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Key details

  • 2,324 sq ft
  • 4.60 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1940 built
  • $344 / sq ft
  • $9,560 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠6⁠2⁠3⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
55 Chestnut St
Town
North Reading, MA
ZIP
01864
Deed (Bk/Pg)
82582 / 326

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Neighborhood: North Reading

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.