1780 Capt. Thadeus Chapin House
Own a Piece of Early American History!
Located in Auburn Ma. 40 miles from Boston, Ma.
Capt. Chapin was Grandson to Deacon Samuel Chapin (10/8/1598 – 11/1/1675), one of the founding fathers of Springfield, MA, where there stands a statue of Deacon Chapin today in downtown Springfield.
The building is a very early example of Georgian architecture. It has 4 corner interior chimneys which serve 8 fireplaces.
The home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 2900 sq ft. Unfinished basement (high ceiling) and walk-up attic space. The home has a Formal Front Entry Stairway as well as a rear stair (staff) off the kitchen. Much original detail remains such as the front formal den with its intricate window and wainscotting details. Wide pine floorboards The Dining room retains its stretched Linnen ceiling and every room has a fireplace with varying details of surrounds and mantels. The property in insured for $971,747.00, as this is what the insurance company estimates the reconstruction cost would be. The average price per sq. ft. in Auburn is $275.00 at 2900. Sq. ft., the property would list at $797,500.00.
Offered at $776,000.00 As-IS.
