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!
For sale
Price cut: $205K (5/23)
$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
- 110 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 03, 2025 at 09:25pm
Listed by:
Cheryl Andreozzi 401-323-3934,
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1377766

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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
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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.
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