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Listing broker remarks

A rare opportunity to become the next steward of a treasured Worthington homestead. Built in 1820 and lovingly maintained, this seven-room antique home rests on approximately 51.6 beautiful acres and Ward stream winding through the property. The home offers three bedrooms, one oversized full bath with laundry, a welcoming living room with fireplace, and a country kitchen warmed by a wood stove. Historic character meets thoughtful care featuring high ceilings and many updates. Fieldstone foundation, a new house roof in 2019, rebuilt kitchen chimney in 2006, new oil tank, added living room fireplace, solar panels and much more!. Equestrian and agricultural amenities include a five-stall barn (with room to add more stalls), tack room, grooming room, feed room, and a new 2025 roof. Three, approximately two-acre pastures, with split-rail fencing and two run-in shelters. Electrical service for fencing and riding ring independent from the home, six-acre meadow, 3-bay Barn with hay storage in the rear of the property, and a workshop formerly used as a farrier shop connecting the barn to the house. The land also features daylily gardens, abundant birdlife, and a beloved resident barn cat who has called the property home for six years. The property previously was home to a Christmas tree farm and is currently Massachusetts Chapter 61 forestry classification and has a forester/logger contract for 2026, income potential could vary. Lease Solar Panels installed 2023, Sunrun solar panel lease will transfer with the property. Updates also include new appliances, replaced smoke detectors, painted house(2025), new water hydrant in barn, generator, sub pump, and all electrical is up to date. Whether your vision includes horses, animals, forestry, farming, recreation, or simply a peaceful country retreat, this home offers history, versatility, and an extraordinary connection to the land.— Keller Williams Realty

Key details

  • 1,920 sq ft
  • 51.60 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1820 built
  • $489 / sq ft
  • $6,269 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠7⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
295 Old Post Rd
Town
Worthington, MA
ZIP
01098
Deed (Bk/Pg)
13976 / 78

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Neighborhood: Worthington

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.