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Listing broker remarks

This special 9-room, single-family home is located on a peaceful, quite street, yet conveniently close to the Southboro MBTA rail station. Set on a private lot with a Trex deck overlooking the large backyard. The primary residence includes two ample bedrooms, a spacious office and a large eat-in kitchen that opens to a huge living room with hardwood floors. The living room features a stone fireplace upgraded with a highly efficient heating insert, paired with fully rebuilt chimneys - combining classic charm with reliable performance. Also, the updated electrical panel and the dedicated generator transfer panel, offer peach of mind during New England weather. The in-law suite provides a separate entrance and boasts a modern kitchen, full bath and a bright bedroom with a soaring cathedral ceiling. Act now before this gem is gone!— Remax A-Team

Key details

  • 2,010 sq ft
  • 11,099 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $318 / sq ft
  • $6,745 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠4⁠4⁠6⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
28 Highland St
Town
Southborough, MA
ZIP
01772
Deed (Bk/Pg)
46586 / 278

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Southborough Grammar School · includes SBR.B

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Southborough

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.