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Listing broker remarks

Price Improvement on this truly exceptional Colonial where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers generous living spaces, 9-foot ceilings, and abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The beautifully appointed kitchen is a cook’s dream, featuring upgraded granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a double oven, an approximately two-year-old refrigerator, and an oversized walk-in pantry. The first floor also offers convenient laundry, a half bath, a spacious dining room with French doors—perfect for holiday gatherings—and an additional sitting room that provides an ideal home office or flex space. The 23x23 cathedral-ceiling living room offers a cozy retreat with a pellet stove, perfect for relaxing on chilly winter evenings. Quality finishes and thoughtful upgrades throughout the home showcase a level of character, warmth, and established charm that new construction simply cannot replicate. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features an en-suite bath with newer quartz countertops, double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in closet. Three additional well-sized bedrooms and a full bath with tub/shower and newer quartz countertops complete the second floor. The unfinished walk-out basement, with 9-foot ceilings and large windows, offers incredible potential for additional living space, a recreation room, home gym, or whatever your needs may be. The oversized two-car garage, complete with a negotiable car lift, provides exceptional flexibility for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or additional storage. Adding to the home’s appeal is an extremely reasonable solar lease at just $137.15 per month, offering the potential for significant energy cost savings. All of this is set in an amazing location, making this exceptional Colonial a wonderful place to call home. With its spacious layout, thoughtful upgrades, abundant potential, and timeless character, this is a home you won’t want to miss!— ERA Key Realty Services

Key details

  • 2,941 sq ft
  • 1.86 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2001 built
  • $324 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠6⁠1⁠6⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
161 South St
Town
Upton, MA
ZIP
01568
Deed (Bk/Pg)
42958 / 107

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Neighborhood: Upton

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.