An opportunity to reimagine a substantial property in a convenient Hudson location, with space, existing infrastructure, and a setting that invite consideration of its next chapter. Set on a 15,246-square-foot lot with a view of Bruce’s Pond/Danforth Brook, this expansive property offers over 8,200 square feet of living area across three floors plus a basement. Whether exploring renovation, continued residential or institutional use, or potential redevelopment, buyers can evaluate a range of possibilities, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and approvals. The building features numerous bedrooms and bathrooms, offices, a community kitchen and dining room, a fenced outdoor play area, ramped entrance, sprinkler fire suppression system, 400-amp electrical service, gas heating, and certified lead compliance. Zoned R15, the property presents an opportunity for buyers to assess its existing configuration and future potential. Just a couple of blocks from downtown Hudson’s shops and restaurants, and only 2.1 miles from I-495, the location offers convenient access to a wide range of services.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
C.A. Farley Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
David J. Quinn Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hudson High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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About Pleasant Pearl Street
Neighborhood
Pleasant Pearl Street Neighborhood, located between Main Street and Washington Street, is a residential and walkable Hudson neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a compact downtown edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street–Washington Street junction, where independent storefronts, sidewalk dining, and small-town foot traffic set the pace. Architectural cues lean toward classic New England houses and tidy multifamily buildings, with porches and mature shade trees shaping the streetscape. Rail-trail energy and river geography thread nearby, linking daily routines to outdoor corridors. Community touchstones include Medusa Brewing Company, New City Microcreamery, and the Hudson Opera House for drinks, dessert, and live programming.
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Market insights
53 Church St · $800,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$800,000
Median sale price in this area is $489,555. (39% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% 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
Living room
Dining room
Office/den
Family room
Full basement with walk-out access, interior entry, and concrete
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
4 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Pond waterview
Flood plain
Home design
Three stories
Two-family rooming house
Parking
Four parking spaces
Paved drive
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Irregular foundation
Shingle and rubber roof
White exterior
Lead paint certified treated
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
Electricity and solar
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For safety and the general welfare all principal buildings designed or intended for Residence purposes hereafter erected shall be in a location which fronts upon an accepted street or upon a public way of sufficient width to secure safety from fire and to provide adequate light and air, such width to be determined by the Select Board and approved by the Planning Board.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Hudson, MA • 01749
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Hudson. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 53 Church St
$798,670
$1,330 under list price of $800K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $655K to $950K.