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437 Main St, Southbridge, MA, 01550

--beds
2baths
8,476sqft
$349,000
$41price/sqft
$3,957/moest. monthly cost
$158,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Downtown redevelopment opportunity with significant multifamily conversion potential at 473 Main Street in Southbridge. This former church offers approximately 8,476 square feet ideally suited for residential or mixed-use adaptive reuse (subject to approvals). The expansive interior, substantial footprint, and prominent Main Street frontage support potential apartments, condominiums, workforce housing, live-work units, or community-oriented uses. Located in the heart of the downtown commercial district, the property is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, municipal offices, and public amenities, with convenient access to major routes throughout Worcester County. Southbridge serves as a regional hub to Worcester County and the greater Boston area which continues to see investment in housing and revitalization, making this an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, or organizations seeking a well-located value-add project.

Getting Around

86
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
37
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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Eastford Road SchoolGrades PK-10.6 mi
6/10
1/10
Southbridge High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1843

Materials

  • Foundation: Granite
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 1,695
  • Finished area above ground: 6,781

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 8,476
  • Total interior livable area: 8,476 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:0048 B:0218 L:00001,3978922
  • Zoning: CC

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.33 Acres
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Parking features: Open
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Flood
Hurricane
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,764$21,168
Home Insurance *$159$1,908
Property Taxes $363$4,356
Electricity $1,671$20,056
Total$3,957$47,484
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$135,668/yr
40% on housing$118,710/yr
45% on housing$105,520/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.3%
1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$41This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01550$194
Worcester County$265

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01550$234
Worcester County$281

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-16Price change$479,000
2026-03-09Price change$799,000
2026-02-25Listed for sale$1,250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDebra L. Lovelace
BrokerageChurchill Properties

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