551 Otis Rd

1,200 Sq. Ft.
$642 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$642
per Sq. Ft.

Description

60' of Direct Lakefront! This 4 season cottage is the perfect getaway only 2 hrs from Boston & 2.5 from NYC. If you're looking for passive income, this home is a rental favorite all year long. In the winter you can ice skate, ice fish or sit by the huge fieldstone fireplace & in the summer you can take the electric paddle boat out, admire the views from the screened in porch or play games on the lawn next to the fire pit. Very low maintenance from afar. Shaw pond allows power boats & has some of...60' of Direct Lakefront! This 4 season cottage is the perfect getaway only 2 hrs from Boston & 2.5 from NYC. If you're looking for passive income, this home is a rental favorite all year long. In the winter you can ice skate, ice fish or sit by the huge fieldstone fireplace & in the summer you can take the electric paddle boat out, admire the views from the screened in porch or play games on the lawn next to the fire pit. Very low maintenance from afar. Shaw pond allows power boats & has some of the best fishing in the Berkshires. Brand new heating system just installed. Optional HOA of $375/YR gives you access to the local private beach & trash facilities. Very clean & popular yet peaceful lake only 11 mins away from the MA Pike. All furnishings available for purchase. Truly turnkey!
  1. Listed by Michael Gilbert • NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL

Property Details for 551 Otis Road

Architectural Style
Cabin, Cottage
View
Water, Scenic, Pond, Lake, Hill/Mountain, Distant
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Type
Private
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Res
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 02/07/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 551 Otis Road

StatusClosed
MLS #245347
Days on Market27
Taxes$4,434 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyBerkshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL, Michael Gilbert

Sold By NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL,

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Building Information for 551 Otis Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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$4,283 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,914

Property Taxes

$370

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 551 Otis Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 11 Minutes from Mass Pike/Rt 90 on Rt 8. Direct waterfront overlooking Shaw Pond
  • MLS Area Major: Middle Registry
  • Latitude: 42.25
  • Longitude: -73.13
  • MLS Area Minor: Middle Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
  • Views Water: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 7071
  • Parcel Number: 3228533
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $4,434.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 453800
  • Assess Amount: $453,800.00
  • Assessed Year: 2023.0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Fee Includes Management Fees: Yes
  • Fee Includes Trash Removal: Yes
  • Fee Includes Use of Facilities: Yes
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nessacus Regional
  • High School: Wahconah Regional
  • Elementary School: Becket Washington
  • Elementry School: Becket Washington
  • Middle School: Nessacus Regional
Parking
  • Other Parking: Private
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Garage None: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 10,454 sqft
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.0
  • Square Feet Source: Owner
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Building Area Total: 1200.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Attached: false
  • Perc No: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: False
  • Easement No: Yes
  • Survey No: Yes
  • Property Condition: Recently Renovated
  • Condition Recently Renovated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Flood Hazard Area No: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
  • Title V Tight Tank: Yes
  • Title V Date: 10/13/21
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient Construction: Frame
  • Green Energy Efficient Insulation: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient Roof: Shingle
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient Water Heater: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient Windows: Yes
  • Energy Features Energy Star Appliances: Yes
  • Energy Features Insulated Doors: Yes
  • Energy Features Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Energy Features ProgramThermostat: Yes
  • Energy Features Remote Thermostat: Yes
  • Energy Features Windows Energy Star Rated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: None, Tight Tank
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Private: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Sewer None: Yes
  • Sewer Tight Tank: Yes
  • Electric Type Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Internet Service Fiber Optic Availabl: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Privacy, Porch, Dock, Mature Landscaping, Landscaped
  • Exterior Amenities Dock: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Pond: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Mature Landscaping: Yes
  • Waterfront Dock: Yes
  • Waterfront Frontage on Water: Yes
  • Waterfront Lake: Yes
  • Waterfront Lake Access: Yes
  • Waterfront LakePond Name: Shaw Pond
  • Waterfront Motorized Vehicles: Yes
  • Waterfront Pond: Yes
  • Waterfront Pond Access: Yes
  • Waterfront Private Beach: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Wood: Yes
  • Electric Type 100 Amp: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Senior Community: false
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Right of Way No: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Cabin: Yes
  • Style Cottage: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Total: 2.00
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.10
  • Total Rooms: 6.00
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Furnace
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wtr Treatment-Own
  • Cooling: true
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank No: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Gray
  • Building Information Wood Stove: 1
  • Interior Features: Alarm System, Fireplace (s), High Speed Wiring
  • Interior Amenities Alarm System: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities High Speed Wiring: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Sump Pump: Yes
  • Basement Other: Gravel Floor
  • Fuel Propane: Yes
  • Hot Water Electric: Yes
  • Insulation Fiberglass: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Water Treatment Own: Yes
  • Floor Carpet: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Furnace: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Wood Stove: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Heating at % Energy Efficiency: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom, Half Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Seasonal Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Room 1
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Seasonal Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 551 Otis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2025

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #245347

$770,000
Feb 7, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73324964

$700,000
Jan 28, 2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #245347

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2025

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #245347

$770,000
02/07/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73324964

$700,000
01/28/2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #245347

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

Public Records for 551 Otis Road

Taxable ValueLand$268,400Additions$351,400Total$619,800
Tax Record2025$5,429 ($452 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1980ZoningR1CountyBERKSHIREAPNBECK M:2040 L:015100000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 551 Otis Road

This home is within Central Berkshire School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Becket Washington School
PublicPK to 5

Nessacus Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wahconah Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Kittredge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL, Michael Gilbert

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