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Listing broker remarks

Located ~20 miles west of Boston in the idyllic town of Sherborn is this beautifully updated, move-in-ready 5-BEDROOM home in the coveted Farm Pond/Rocky Narrows neighborhood. Sited directly across the street from acres of town forest to explore & enjoy, this 1+ acre property offers the perfect balance of cleared useable land with wooded borders for play and privacy and is a sanctuary for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts & those just searching for a beautiful setting to call home. The renovated kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island, and stainless steel appliances. Adjacent open-concept living and dining rooms center around a cozy wood stove and a back wall of french doors, flooding the home with natural light and opening onto a back deck overlooking the tranquil yard. Designed for today’s needs, all 3 floors offer private home office options. The second floor includes four spacious rooms, including a primary suite with a private balcony, custom walk-in closet, and a skylit renovated bath. An updated family bathroom and laundry complete this level. A flexible finished third floor stands ready for a private home office, playroom, home gym and/or extra bedroom. Equipped with a new furnace, a 5-bedroom septic system, energy efficient solar panels that lower utility bill and provide a greener foot print, 2-car garage, hardwood floors throughout and abundant storage space and located on the east-side of town with easy access to major commuter routes and the commuter rail, this turn-key property effortlessly balances nature, great living space and modern convenience. COME SEE!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,505 sq ft
  • 1.07 acres
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1990 built
  • $438 / sq ft
  • $16,703 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠2⁠9⁠2⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
3 GOULDING ST. EAST
Town
Sherborn, MA
ZIP
01770
Deed (Bk/Pg)
59695 / 95

Map

Neighborhood: Sherborn

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.