*** Open houses cancelled*** Listing agent accompanied showings only, M-F 9-3:30. Property to be sold as-is. Experience the best of Montague! At an amazing location just across the street from the Montague Book Mill and 7 minutes on foot to the village green, this stately and spacious 19th-century farmhouse converted to a multi-family offers a convenient side-by-side living arrangement for both owners and tenants. Ideal live-in fixer-upper, as the secondary unit requires repairs: complete the work, then enjoy the freedom of rental income. Adjacent to a quiet cemetery and a large tract of protected forest. High, airy ceilings and original wide-plank pine floors throughout, and details like hand-tooled wood wall panels and staircases, confirm a high level of craftsmanship. A generous wrap-around front porch gazes west over a front lawn framed in white picket fences, a grape arbor, and a mature boxwood hedge, the sunny south yard invites gardening, and a 2-story carriage house offers ample storage and space for two cars, inviting plans for a future guest house. Both units have eat-in kitchen and bedrooms with ample natural light. Unit 1 features a dressing room connected to the primary bath. The secondary unit awaits repairs to the living room, with exposed studs needing drywall. While each unit has two upstairs bedrooms, the property is deed restricted with the town assessor as a 3-bedroom, to correspond with the 1,250 gallon septic tank. Recent (since 2024) electrical and plumbing system upgrades, separate electrical panels and water heaters with a Buderus boiler, and a recently-passed Title 5 inspection clear the way for new owners to repair and restore this antique gem!
4 bedrooms, listed as 3 bedroom per septic design. Do you dream of having your own English garden with a white picket fence? Imagine sitting out on the porch reading a book gazing over your peaceful .64 acres. Grow your own vegetables in the raised beds. A very relaxing farmhouse converted years ago into a 2 unit multi-family. The large barn/garage has endless possibilities. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout both units are timeless. The house has an abundance of natural light throughout. The first floor has a large eat-in kitchen, living room plus a bonus room currently an office, and a half bathroom with laundry. The upstairs has 2 good sized bedrooms plus a walk in closet space. The units have separate electric panels & hot water heaters. A Buderus boiler for heating. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! Across the street from The Montague Mill & bike path. Don't let this house pass you by.
MLS PIN #72733505
Dec 4, 2020
Sold
$287,250
$109/sq ft
Sep 28, 2020
Listed
$289,500
$109/sq ft
+30
LOCATION, LOCATION! Rare find! Nicely maintained 2 family home with 2 car detached garage, right across from the "Book Mill" shops and Alvah Stone Restaurant in the historic Montague Mill on the banks of the Sawmill River ! Many updates in this lovely 2 family home including Buderus boiler !
Public Records
Jan 20, 2004
Sold
$256,800
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,049 (+4.9%)
$105,200 + $217,400
$322,600
2022
$4,815 (−1.1%)
$105,200 + $182,100
$287,300
2021
$4,869 (+3.7%)
$115,000 + $164,200
$279,200
2020
$4,695 (+3.0%)
$115,000 + $152,200
$267,200
2019
$4,558 (+2.9%)
$120,900 + $145,200
$266,100
2018
$4,431 (+3.9%)
$110,800 + $148,500
$259,300
2017
$4,264 (+5.7%)
$110,800 + $145,000
$255,800
2016
$4,033 (+3.8%)
$94,400 + $134,600
$229,000
2015
$3,884 (+3.8%)
$94,400 + $134,600
$229,000
2014
$3,742 (−14.4%)
$94,400 + $134,600
$229,000
2013
$4,369 (+4.6%)
$85,600 + $170,800
$256,400
2012
$4,176 (+1.8%)
$87,300 + $174,200
$261,500
2011
$4,101
$90,700 + $177,700
$268,400
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,644
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,644
Year built
1880
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Franklin County
APN
4402945
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Montague, MA • 01351
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 551 Turners Falls Rd
$303,051
$3,151 over list price of $300K
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