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About this home
Character, space and modern comfort come together at 51 Mechanic St. Offering approximately 2,400 sq ft across three levels, this 4-bedroom Colonial has been extensively updated over the years while preserving the warmth and personality that make it feel like home. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a double oven, while multiple living spaces offer room to gather, entertain or simply unwind—including a family room with gas fireplace and a cozy den with wood stove. The spacious front-to-back primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, creating a comfortable private retreat, complemented by three additional bedrooms and an updated full bath. First-floor laundry adds everyday convenience, while the finished walk-out lower-level room with private entrance provides even more versatile space. Step outside to a fenced backyard featuring a deck, expansive patio and pergola—an inviting outdoor setting for dining, entertaining and relaxing. Thoughtful updates include high-efficiency heating, central A/C, 2019 roof, solar and a 2026 water heater. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, outdoor recreation, trails and major routes—giving you room to spread out without giving up everyday convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1770Year Built
10,598 sq ftLot Size
$245Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Darcilane Oliveira• The Neighborhood Realty Group
Bellingham Town Center, located between Hartford Avenue (MA-126) and South Main Street (MA-126), is a civic and commercial Bellingham neighborhood with a municipal campus feel and a walkable cluster of everyday services. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Town Common and the municipal buildings along South Main Street, where storefronts, coffee counters, and local errands share the sidewalks. The Bellingham Public Library anchors the civic rhythm, while the Bellingham Historical Commission’s Little Red Schoolhouse adds a small-scale heritage note. Architecture reads as New England town-center practical: public buildings, modest storefronts, and residential side streets close by. Green edges and playing fields soften the streetscape and give the center a community-calendar cadence.
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Market insights
51 Mechanic St · $589,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$589,000
Median list price in this area is $741,457. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Den
Home office with separate entry
Partially finished basement with interior entry
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor
Second bedroom on the second floor
Third bedroom on the third floor
Fourth bedroom on the third floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry area on the first floor
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Composite deck
Patio
Rain gutters
Decorative exterior lighting
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Garage
Off-street paved parking
Oversized parking
Six open parking spaces (total 6 parking spaces)
Construction
Shingle roof
Stone foundation
Built originally per public records; renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electrical service with circuit breakers
Electric range capability
Power production system installed in 2019 (annual production reported)
HOA & community
Community offers nearby public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, bike path, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, public school, and T-Station
Other
Seller's personal belongings excluded from sale
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This is NOT a drive-by---SOOO much house for the $$. Home gutted to the studs in the 90's. Tons of addl recent upgrades/updates since then…. Current owners have taken great pride in ownership & it shows. Gorgeous kitchen (16) w/ granite, custom backsplash, tile flrng, high end SS app incl. dbl oven. Bright & open DR adjacent to kitchen. FR w/ gas fireplace, mantle, tongue & groove pine wood walls/ceiling. Den w/ wood stove, updated 1/2 bath & 1st floor laundry complete main floor. Front to back Mstr bdrm w/ dbl closets, updated full bath & addl bdrm on 2nd floor. The remaining 2 lrg bdrms are on 3rd floor. Finished room in walk out LL w/ private entrance perfect for small business owners. Don't forget the other added bonuses- NEW roof (19), NEW High efficiency heating (16) & central air (17) systems. 15 newer Castle windows, New doors thruout most of home, H2O htr (16), exterior paint (18), Farmers porch & W/D (20). Ample parking. Perfect for small business owners. Close to T.
Public Records
Jul 16, 2001
Sold
$211,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1999
Sold
$166,000
$69/sq ft
MLS PIN #30343325
Sep 30, 1999
Sold
$165,000
$69/sq ft
Aug 10, 1999
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 1999
Listed
$164,900
$69/sq ft
WHAT A GEM! THIS HOME WAS TOTALLY GUTTED EARLY 1990. 4 FLOORS OF SPACIOUS ROOMS ALL NEW AND TOP QUALITY. OVERSIZED SCREEN PORCH OVERLOOKS PRIVATE BACK YARD. FARMER'S PORCH.AC TILE, HARDWOOD,THE LIST GOES ON.PERFECT FOR INHOME BUSINESS.
Public Records
Jun 19, 1989
Sold
$36,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,345 (+5.4%)
$113,600 + $296,000
$409,600
2022
$5,069 (+3.8%)
$94,700 + $265,300
$360,000
2021
$4,882 (+5.3%)
$94,700 + $244,100
$338,800
2020
$4,636 (+2.6%)
$94,700 + $231,300
$326,000
2019
$4,520 (+9.3%)
$94,700 + $223,400
$318,100
2018
$4,136 (+4.3%)
$95,600 + $191,400
$287,000
2017
$3,964 (+3.1%)
$95,600 + $180,800
$276,400
2016
$3,845 (+4.3%)
$99,400 + $169,700
$269,100
2015
$3,686
$95,600 + $163,100
$258,700
2014
$3,686 (+2.6%)
$92,200 + $159,200
$251,400
2013
$3,591 (+2.8%)
$94,100 + $154,600
$248,700
2012
$3,494 (+3.2%)
$94,100 + $154,600
$248,700
2011
$3,386 (+5.5%)
$103,700 + $154,600
$258,300
2010
$3,209 (+1.4%)
$112,700 + $155,600
$268,300
2009
$3,165
$144,100 + $159,100
$303,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,060
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,060
Year built
1770
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
5175
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bellingham, MA • 02019
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 51 Mechanic St
$591,903
$2,903 over list price of $589K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $540K to $801K.