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Listing broker remarks

Here is one of the 27 historic homes in the peaceful Royalston Historic District on The Common. The home is original Post and Beam construction, but you have modern necessities. Check photos to see how liveable it is, with recent heat, water treatment system, satellite, and wifi everywhere! A kitchen window overlooks extensive fields and forests. The center entry has traditional right and left fireplaced parlors; one could be a first floor bedroom. A large room downstairs has the original kitchen fireplace, for a family or dining room. Next to the kitchen is a new bath- laundry .Upstairs find three bedrooms, a bonus room, new bath, and two stairways to the first floor. History is here five orginal fireplaces. In an ell find the original P.O./store. From the southern enclosed porch, the yard shows love and care, with perennials, roses, bushes, and flowering trees. The garage has an auto opener and storage. Royalston has a small, active population and many acres of conserved land.— Real Broker MA, LLC

Key details

  • 2,657 sq ft
  • 20,909 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1810 built
  • $187 / sq ft
  • $3,415 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠6⁠1⁠4⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
12 On The Common
Town
Royalston, MA
ZIP
01368
Deed (Bk/Pg)
57797 / 222

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Royalston Common Historic District · includes ROY.B
MACRIS Inventory
Sibley, Jonathan House - Walker, Obadiah Store · includes ROY.11

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Royalston

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.