For sale

$895,000

1 Taunton Riv, Somerset, MA 02726

1beds

900sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1881

0.87 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$994/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautifully located on Mount Hope Bay at the mouth of the Taunton River sits the historic Borden Flats Light.This historic landmark has been completely restored and has accommodated overnight guests from all over the globe.The Light Home has been managed and maintained as a bed & breakfast enjoying complete overnight sell outs each year.This unique property can continue to operate turnkey as a world-renowned overnight destination or become a unique private summer residence.The five-level interior connected by the iconic spiral staircase is just under 1,000 sq feet consisting of preserved open faced brick. Each level offers a unique experience and conveys fully furnished with period antiques and maritime collectibles.The Light enjoys getting its power from solar panels, a Generac backup generator, heating and cooking via propane. Accessible by a 3 minute boat ride, the sale includes a 22ft Deck Boat. Own this unique summer home and enjoy sunrises/sunsets as the boats sail by!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bathroom

Features: No Tub or Shower

Heating

Bottle Gas, Other

Cooling

None

Features

Stairs, Plumbing (None), Insulation (Unknown)
Flooring: Vinyl
Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Storage Space
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 900
Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Finished area above ground: 900
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage

Features

Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: Waterfront, Access, River, Saltwater Front, Walk To Water

Lot

Size: 0.87 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: SOMEM00AL0001
Zoning: 106

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Masonry
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1881

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Generator
Sewer: None
Water: None, Private

Green energy

Energy generation: Solar

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Marina
Subdivision: Brayton Point

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Somerset

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $994/sqft
Tax assessed value: $200,000
Annual tax amount: $2,673
Date on market: 2/14/2025
Inclusions: Property does not qualify for financing. Proof of funds for showings. Buyers to preform due diligence.

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/23/2025	Price change	$895,000-18.6%$994/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73335276 Report a problem
2/14/2025	Listed for sale	$1,100,000+381.3%$1,222/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73335276 Report a problem
5/10/2018	Sold	$228,545$254/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem