$475,000
About this home
Welcome to a truly unique property offering a rare combination of historic character, residential income, and an exceptional home business or workshop opportunity. Located in the historic Chicopee/Elms College area, this well-maintained 1880s home sits on an open corner lot and includes a detached carriage house that is perfect for an entrepreneur, craftsman or hobbyist.. The main residence features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two apartment units. The first-floor apartment provides convenient single-level living, while the second apartment spans the second and third floors, offering generous living space. The home also includes a dry basement with a concrete floor and has been thoughtfully maintained and improved over the years. Most of the home is insulated and features an updated hydronic four-zone natural gas heating system, with one area also benefiting from heat pump heating and cooling. Additional improvements include an on-demand natural gas water heater, 200-amp electrical service, carpentry repairs, and fresh exterior painting completed this summer. The detached carriage house, built in 1996, is a standout feature. The first floor offers an approximately 18' x 30' workshop with a large overhead door and opener, efficient LED lighting, wood-stove heat, hot and cold water, sink, toilet, air compressor, and 60-amp 220-volt electrical service. A 5 kW owner-owned, grid-tied solar electric system adds to the property's appeal. The second floor of the carriage house is a charming open loft featuring a full kitchen and full bathroom with tub and shower, mini-split heat pump, wood stove for backup heat, and beautiful natural wide-board yellow pine flooring throughout. Three skylights and a large south-facing picture window provide abundant natural light and create a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a peaceful treehouse retreat. With multiple living spaces, workshop capabilities, and excellent potential for rental income, this property is suited for those seeking a home-based business, additional income, multigenerational living.
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73592287
- Property type
- 4 Family
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 18, 2026
- Stories
- 5
- Total bathrooms
- 4.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Lot size
- 0.23 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
- 444
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- Chicopee
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Chicopee
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District)
Walkability
Blended score for Chicopee'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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