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2 beds930 sqft$284/sqft
55 Fountain Rd, Wales, MA 01081
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.43 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$284/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy the serenity at the end of the lake, off the beaten path. This is one of the original Fountain family's personal summer homes sitting at the end of the peninsula. Looking for more space? This home is on 1.43 acres and may be possible to expand. Lake George is a 95 acre "windy lake" that was known for sailing regattas in the 1940's Today it has become a popular location for vacation homes. Full recreational lake and nice yard for entertaining. The lower level walkout has a finished room for...Enjoy the serenity at the end of the lake, off the beaten path. This is one of the original Fountain family's personal summer homes sitting at the end of the peninsula. Looking for more space? This home is on 1.43 acres and may be possible to expand. Lake George is a 95 acre "windy lake" that was known for sailing regattas in the 1940's Today it has become a popular location for vacation homes. Full recreational lake and nice yard for entertaining. The lower level walkout has a finished room for entertaining and lakeside changing room. Good weekly rental history makes this an excellent investment. Use is when you have time and rent out for alternate weeks.
  • Listed by: Jean M. Sullivan • Sullivan & Company Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 04/10/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72308927

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$320,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Wales, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sullivan & Company Real Estate, Inc., Jean M. Sullivan

Sold By Sullivan & Company Real Estate, Inc., Jean M. Sullivan

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Property Information for 55 Fountain Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,918 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Wales
  • Area: MA-Wales
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Style: Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 1.43 AC / 62,290 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 930.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wales
  • High School: Tantasqua
  • Middle School: Tantasqua
  • Neighborhood: Lake George
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Lake, Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Lake
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Disclosures: Chimney for fireplace in basement has been taken down,will need to be extended for use. Well is located on abutting property.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:1000 B:1550 L:00550,3499712
  • Assessments: $222,500
  • Book: 10307
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 55 Fountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72308927

$264,000
Mar 4, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72308927

Mar 4, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72308927

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72308927

$264,000
03/04/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72308927

03/04/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72308927

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

Public Records for 55 Fountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$187,900Additions$139,500Total$327,400
Tax Record2025$4,721 ($393 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt630 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt630 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt440 SqFtStories1Lot Size62,726 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946CountyHAMPDENAPNWALE M:1000 B:1550 L:0055-0

Schools near 55 Fountain Road

This home is within Tantasqua School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wales Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Tantasqua Regional Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
Public9 to 12

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: 55 Fountain Road, Wales, MA 01081
$264,000
2
930
62,290
$225,000
2
580
20,038
$106,000
3
2.5
1,596
30,230
$150,000
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Listing Courtesy of Sullivan & Company Real Estate, Inc., Jean M. Sullivan

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