Last Sold Price
2 beds1,224 sqft$176/sqft
254 Secret Lake Rd, Athol, MA 01331

Description

This beautiful home sits perched in a sunny secluded yard, on a quiet private road. All of the updates and upgrades have been done for you! You will love the beautiful new kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and upgraded cabinets and fixtures. Open concept vaulted living room on the main floor with a finished family room in the basement. 1 & 3/4 baths. Good sized bedrooms. The sunroom with hot tub and adjoining open air deck is the icing on the cake!This beautiful home sits perched in a sunny secluded yard, on a quiet private road. All of the updates and upgrades have been done for you! You will love the beautiful new kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and upgraded cabinets and fixtures. Open concept vaulted living room on the main floor with a finished family room in the basement. 1 & 3/4 baths. Good sized bedrooms. The sunroom with hot tub and adjoining open air deck is the icing on the cake!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/05/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by David F. Bardsley • Action Realty Group

Property Details for 254 Secret Lake Road

Status
MLS #
71411828
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$2,432 / year
HOA Fees
$189
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1994
Town
Athol
Area
MA-Athol
Architectural Style
Raised Ranch
Style
Raised Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$318,000

Avg days on market

69

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

[Athol, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Action Realty Group, David F. Bardsley

Sold By RE/MAX Property Promotions, Patricia Thompson

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Building Information for 254 Secret Lake Road

Stories-Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,688 SF

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$1,490 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,098

Property Taxes

$203

HOA Dues

$189

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Property Information for 254 Secret Lake Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: VA
  • Living Area: 1224.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Private Drive
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Features: Office, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub / Spa, Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Association)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 340.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 340.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 208.0
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Sunroom to the rear of the house is insulated,but not heated. Title V Passed.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1449735
  • Assessments: $158,100
  • Book: 16592
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 254 Secret Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71411828

$216,000
Jul 31, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71411828

Jul 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71411828

$199,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71411828

$216,000
07/31/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71411828

07/19/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71411828

$199,900

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

Public Records for 254 Secret Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$81,200Additions$262,900Total$344,100
Tax Record2025$4,374 ($364 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtStories1Lot Size42,607 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994CountyWORCESTERAPNATHO M:00044 B:00031 L:00000

Schools near 254 Secret Lake Road

This home is within Athol-Royalston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Public5 to 8

Athol High School
Public9 to 12

Athol Community Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Royalston Community 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 254 Secret Lake Road, Athol, MA 01331
$216,000
2
1,224
42,688
$194,950
3
1,344
33,614
$35,000
3
2.5
1,920
55,757
$305,000
3
2,336
30,026
$380,000
4
1,695
30,056
$91,900
4
1,600
39,947

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Listing Courtesy of Action Realty Group, David F. Bardsley

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