$459,900
About this home
****ONE-OF-A-KIND**** Step back in time and discover the timeless character of this late 1890s home, beautifully situated on a prominent corner lot minutes away from the town center and historic green. Rich in original architectural details, this property showcases stunning stained-glass accents, classic pocket doors, a grand wood staircase with impressive banister, handsome millwork, and the kind of craftsmanship that simply can't be replicated today. Generously sized bedrooms provide exceptional living space, while the walk-up attic presents exciting potential for future expansion, home office space, studio, or additional living area. For buyers seeking a solid home with character and upside potential, much of the heavy lifting has already been completed. Recent improvements include replacement windows, newer heating system, updated hot water tank, new bulkhead, new front door, rebuilt porches and a new gas range and refrigerator. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout and are ready to shine with just a little attention.The kitchen and bathrooms offer an opportunity to update and personalize to your taste, making this an ideal property for homeowners who appreciate classic architecture and want to build equity through cosmetic improvements rather than major structural work. With its strong bones, generous room sizes, period details, desirable location, and important system upgrades already in place, this home is a rare chance to bring your vision to life while preserving a piece of local history.Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, old-house lover, or simply someone searching for space, character, and value, this special property offers the perfect blend of historic charm, modern updates, and untapped potential. OPEN HOUSE Oct 29 from 4 to 6, Oct 30 from 11 to noon, Nov 2 from 1 to 2, Nov 3 from 3 to 4, Nov 4 from 9 to 11. Hold any offers until Nov 4 to give time for all scheduled showings.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73596106
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 28, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.1 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
- District
- Taunton
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Taunton
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- Taunton
Walkability
Blended score for Taunton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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