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Listing broker remarks

Expanded Cape Cod-style home set on a large, private pastoral lot abutting conservation land. The property is ideally located within walking distance to Claypit Hill Elementary School and the Wayland Rail Trail, with convenient access to the town center and nearby amenities.The light-filled home offers four bedrooms, with two on each level, and a versatile floor plan with well-proportioned living spaces and additional first-floor rooms that offer flexibility for a variety of uses. The renovated lower level provides additional finished space for recreation, office, and laundry, with new sliders opening to the expansive backyard. A two-car garage and separate backyard outbuilding provide additional storage.Thoughtful improvements over the past eight years include two tastefully renovated first-floor baths, including the primary ensuite, a mudroom refresh, renovated lower level, an extensive mini-split system, newer kitchen appliances, and fresh paint throughout. The home features gleaming hardwood floors, four wood-burning fireplaces, a Weil-McLain furnace, replacement windows, and a newer roof. This special property shows pride of ownership and offers a combination of flexible living space, substantial private outdoor space, and a desirable Wayland location.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 4,201 sq ft
  • 1.18 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1955 built
  • $333 / sq ft
  • $19,900 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠2⁠2⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
60 Plain Road
Town
Wayland, MA
ZIP
01778
Deed (Bk/Pg)
71240 / 357

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Neighborhood: Wayland

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.