Historic House Listings

Stephen King connection! Circa 1850 in Massachusetts. $250,000

January 15, 2023

The listing says this home was in the Stephen King series, Castle Rock. The home was built in 1850. It is located on .42 acres in Orange, Massachusetts. The interior feels dark to me. Would be nice to get everything out of it and to see what is there. The home features double side porches, hardwood floors, pocket doors and a grand staircase. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,540 square feet. $250,000

Contact the property owner: 978-320-6961

From the Zillow listing:

 

CURRENTLY RENTED – NO SHOWINGS POSSIBLE – A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH ..IN STEPHEN KING’S SERIES CASTLE ROCK !!! POTENTIAL B AND B WITH UP TO 7 BEDROOMS or COMMERCIAL PROPERTY **ONLY AN HOUR FROM WORCESTER, SPRINGFIELD OR CONCORD ** THIS 15 + ROOM VICTORIAN IS LOOKING FOR A FAMILY WHO APPRECIATES UNIQUE, ONE OF A KIND FEATURES. IT IS AN ORIGINAL FOUNDING FATHER HOME [RODNEY HUNT] BUILT IN 1855 THAT IS ONE OF THE LAST STRUCTURES USED FOR RESIDENTIAL LIVING. IT ALSO WAS THE HOME OF DR. RALPH MAHAR WHO WAS THE TOWN PHYSICIAN AND LATER A VERY POPULAR SENATOR. THE HUGE WOODEN POCKET DOORS ARE STILL THERE! THE STORIES THEY COULD TELL. A WIDOW’S WALK SHOWS A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF WORCESTER HILLS AND MILLERS RIVER. DECORATIVE BALCONIES JET OUT FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK ENTRANCES. ASSESSED VALUE- BLDGS 232400 LAND 24500 TAXES: 17.98/1000 ; 1030. X 4 = $4120. /YEAR TOWN WATER/SEWER STONE WALL WRAPS AROUND LEFT SIDE, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN WE HAVE A WALMART LESS THAN A MILE AWAY!! WALKING DISTANCE TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS, CONVENIENCE STORE, LIBRARY, PARK, ETC. FOUNDATION: 38 X 56 [3 FLOORS AND BASEMENT] ; GARAGE 28.5 X 49.5 [3 FLOORS] LOT SZ: 18295 SQ. FT .42 ACRES THE HOUSE WAS CONVERTED INTO A 2 FAMILY. NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL AND BOILER

 

 

Let them know you saw it on Old House Life!