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17 Main St, Wales, MA
Wales · MA 01081
- $460,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 2733
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1733
Lot size:
1.1 Acres Lot
Price per square foot:
$177 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Pellet Stove, AC
About this home
Step back in time and experience the timeless charm and elegance of this exceptional 18th-century center chimney Colonial. Rich in historic character, this one-of-a-kind home showcases five fireplaces, original wide pine floorboards, hand-cut raised panel doors, custom built-ins, and the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The thoughtfully updated kitchen blends modern convenience with period authenticity, featuring granite countertops while preserving the home's original character. The inviting Dining/Tavern Room boasts exposed beamed ceilings, a rebuilt fireplace complete with a bread oven and fireplace crane, creating a warm and memorable gathering space. A spacious living room with a fireplace offers the perfect place to relax, while the first-floor primary suite provides comfort and convenience.The second floor features two generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a charming study complete with a built-in bookcase and its own fireplace.Situated on a large in-town lot, this remarkable homestead offers far more than just a home. The property includes a two-story barn, formerly operated as a café/bakery and antique shop, along with a greenhouse, chicken coop, and mature fruit trees. Zoned for mixed-use commercial/residential, this unique property presents endless possibilities for a home-based business, boutique, studio, agricultural pursuits, or investment opportunity. A rare chance to own a piece of New England history with exceptional character, versatility, and potential. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, permitted uses, and future development opportunities.
Neighborhood & Transit
17 Main St, Wales · MA 01081
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 78 days
- Listing Price:
- $485,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $177
- Tax Assessment:
- $310,425 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $366 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,733 Sq.Ft
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Country Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Wood, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Main Floor, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 2733
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Pellet Stove, Central Heat, Forced Air, Individual
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Individual
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- Private Water
- Sewer
- Private Sewerage
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 47,916 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Wooded, Cleared, Level
- Exterior Features
- Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Fenced Yard, Other (See Remarks)
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces, Barn
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room features
- Fireplace, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Wainscoting
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 features
- Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 2 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Brenda Binczewski
- Listing office
- REMAX Connections
- MLS PIN #
- 73564841
- Disclosure
- Barn-is not connected to the septic system and will need a new system. Outdoor wood furnace no longer in use. Property and outbuildings are being sold as-is. Seller will not do any repairs.
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