256 Main St

2,488 Sq. Ft.
$221 / Sq. Ft.
2,488
Sq. Ft.
$221
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional Queen Anne Victorian... a residence that embodies the charm and character of days gone by but updated for todays life! Built in 1891,this beauty offers a unique opportunity to have what you want! Three+ spacious bedrooms with hardwood flooring, high ceilings & crown molding provide great space for rest and relaxation.. The generous 2,488 square feet of living area provides a versatile canvas for creating spaces that suit your lifestyle. WAIT until you see the detached garage that will...Exceptional Queen Anne Victorian... a residence that embodies the charm and character of days gone by but updated for todays life! Built in 1891,this beauty offers a unique opportunity to have what you want! Three+ spacious bedrooms with hardwood flooring, high ceilings & crown molding provide great space for rest and relaxation.. The generous 2,488 square feet of living area provides a versatile canvas for creating spaces that suit your lifestyle. WAIT until you see the detached garage that will hold 4 cars, is heated and also has work space! The finished room overhead has multiple uses! Poised on over 1/2 acre on a corner lot with outdoor space that provides plenty of room for gardens & activities. A perfect blend of historical charm and modern potential! Possibilities to convert the 2nd floor of the garage to an ADU(accessory dwelling unit)+ the 2nd floor of the home also has it's own kitchen, seller is open to buyer concessions,including interest rate buy down w/acceptable offer.
  1. Listed by Donna Flannery • ERA Key Realty Services- Spenc

Property Details for 256 Main Street

Town
Spencer
Area
MA-Spencer
Architectural Style
Victorian, Antique, Queen Anne
Style
Victorian, Antique, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 08:15 AM

Property Details for 256 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73442537
Days on Market100
Taxes$5,430 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1891
CountyWorcester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of ERA Key Realty Services- Spenc, Donna Flannery
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Building Information for 256 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,841 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,133 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,681

Property Taxes

$453

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 256 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 2488.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sitting Room, Home Office, Kitchen, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 50.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 196.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 90.0
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 182.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 168.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: solar lease will be transferred to the buyer at closing Solar lease pmt=114.64 per month(Spruce solar). currently no cost for electric per seller. ****Seller is open to providing buyer concessions including interest rate buydown with an acceptable offer.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00U06 B:00033 L:00000,1692336
  • Assessments: $462,500
  • Book: 69037
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: VR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1080.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 256 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73442537

$550,000—
Nov 2, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73442537

$565,000—
Oct 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73442537

$579,900—
Apr 19, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73048520

$440,000—
Feb 26, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73048520

—
Feb 26, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73048520

—
Oct 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73048520

$499,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73442537

$550,000
11/02/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73442537

$565,000
10/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73442537

$579,900
04/19/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73048520

$440,000
02/26/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73048520

—
02/26/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73048520

—
10/14/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73048520

$499,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 256 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$48,000Additions$414,500Total$462,500
Tax Record2025$5,430 ($452 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,488 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1891CountyWORCESTERAPNSPEN M:00U06 B:00033 L:00000

Schools near 256 Main Street

This home is within Spencer-E Brookfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Knox Trail Junior High School
Public5 to 8

David Prouty High School
Public9 to 12

Wire Village School
PublicK to 4

East Brookfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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256 Main Street is a single family home for sale in Spencer, MA 01562. This property was listed for sale on October 11, 2025 by ERA Key Realty Services- Spenc, it's currently listed at $550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 100 days and was last sold on April 19, 2023. This listing's school district is Spencer-E Brookfield School District. Nearby schools include Knox Trail Junior High School, David Prouty High School and Wire Village School. 256 Main Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,488 sqft single family home built in 1891.

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Listing Courtesy of ERA Key Realty Services- Spenc, Donna Flannery

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