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Listing broker remarks

Charming Farmhouse with Pool, Barn & Carriage House on Nearly 2 Acres. Come home to the charm, character, and incredible potential of this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse, privately set on just under 2 acres of level, picturesque land.The expansive property offers the space and flexibility you’ve been looking for — whether you dream of having a large garden, raising chickens, creating a private outdoor retreat, or simply enjoying plenty of room to spread out. A fenced-in, inground pool provides the perfect place to relax and cool off on warm summer days.The property also features a barn and impressive 3-car garage/carriage house, offering endless possibilities for additional storage, hobbies, a home office, workshop, artist studio, or creative space.Inside, the home offers generous living space and classic farmhouse appeal. The first-floor eat-in kitchen flows naturally into a welcoming living room featuring a working fireplace. Glass doors open directly to a beautiful farmer’s porch, creating an inviting connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.Upstairs, two stairwells provide convenient access to the second floor, where you’ll find four bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an additional spacious office — ideal for today’s work-from-home lifestyle.With its combination of privacy, usable land, outdoor amenities, outbuildings, and abundant living space, this property offers both the functionality needed for modern living and the opportunity to create something truly special. Come experience all that this unique farmhouse has to offer — and discover its incredible potential before it’s gone!— eXp Realty

Key details

  • 2,223 sq ft
  • 1.68 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1875 built
  • $269 / sq ft
  • $6,222 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠9⁠9⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
85 Wallace Hill
Town
Townsend, MA
ZIP
01469
Deed (Bk/Pg)
83539 / 151

Map

Neighborhood: Townsend

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.