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Listing broker remarks

Discover the possibilities at 78 Pierce Street, a charming and well-loved home that has been cared for by the same family for 48 years. Tucked away on a private half-acre lot in West Boylston, this home offers a comfortable, homey feel with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The main level features 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and inviting living spaces and the kind of character and warmth that make a house feel like home. Move right in and enjoy it as-is, or take your time adding your own personal touches and updates. For those looking to expand, the 2nd floor has your 3rd bedroom and wonderful unfinished area that offers exciting potential to finish the space into a 4th bedroom and 2nd full bathroom. Outside, the private half-acre lot provides plenty of room to enjoy, garden, entertain or simply relax. A one-car garage adds convenient parking and storage, while the location puts you close to Route 12, major highways, shopping, restaurants and everything West Boylston and the surrounding area have to offer. A home with history, privacy and room to grow, 78 Pierce Street is ready for its next chapter.— A & E Realty Company, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,505 sq ft
  • 21,780 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1953 built
  • $295 / sq ft
  • $6,142 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠0⁠9⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
78 Pierce Street
Town
West Boylston, MA
ZIP
01583
Deed (Bk/Pg)
52396 / 75

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Southeast West Boylston

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Neighborhood: West Boylston

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.