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Listing broker remarks

Bring your vision and renovation ideas to this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Cape-style home, originally built in 1900. Full of character and opportunity, this property is ready for renovation and offers the chance to restore and customize a historic home to your own taste. The existing layout provides a solid starting point, while the home's age and architectural character offer plenty of possibilities for thoughtful updates. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or buyer looking for a project, this property presents an exciting opportunity to create something special. Conveniently located in Northampton with easy access to local shops, restaurants, school and amenities.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA

Key details

  • 1,368 sq ft
  • 5,776 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $73 / sq ft
  • $3,067 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠1⁠8⁠2⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
187 Federal St
Town
Northampton, MA
ZIP
01062
Deed (Bk/Pg)
15080 / 37

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Neighborhood: Northampton

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.