John Balch House
Listed as “Balch, John, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
John Balch House, 1906 and today
An old view from Beverly’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
c. 1906TodayOld Balch House · Wikimedia Commons. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About John Balch House
John Balch House, at 448 Cabot St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1973. It was among the first 3 of Beverly’s 25 listings. The Register lists it for its military, exploration/settlement, architecture and religion, at the national level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isMuseum in Massachusetts. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 47 MB · National Archives↗1906 to today
- 1906
Old Balch House - 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
An old view of John Balch House
Postcards and photographs from Beverly’s archive whose captions name it, from 1906. Tap one to see it full screen.
c. 1906Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 20 minutes
448 Cabot St., Beverly · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1John Balch HouseStart here
- 2Beverly High SchoolBuilding · 0.4 mi on
- 3
Hazadiah Smith HouseFirst Period · 0.3 mi on
9 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of John Balch House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about John Balch House
Is John Balch House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1973 (Register number 73000275).
Is John Balch House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joseph Story House, 2.6 miles away.
Can you visit John Balch House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of John Balch House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63794946 · Wikidata · old views from Beverly’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.