551 Otis Rd, Becket, MA 01223 (MLS# 245347)

551 Otis Rd, Becket, MA 01223

$770,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $770,000 List Date: 1/14/2025 Last Modified: 2/11/2025

Overview

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 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!

Listing Details MLS# 245347

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 551
Street Name: Otis
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01223
Assess Amt: 453800
Elem School: Becket Washington
Middle School: Nessacus Regional
High School: Wahconah Regional
Assessed Year: 2023
Taxes: 4434
Tax Year: 2024

Contract Information

Original List Price: 699000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: Seller is a MA real estate licensee

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1200
Sq Ft Source: Owner
Total Rooms: 6
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces Type: Private
Surveillance: Yes
Year Built Apx: 1928
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 10,454 sqft
Acres Apx: 0.24
Lot Size SqFt: 10454

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-02-11
Under Contract Date: 2025-01-27
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2025-02-07

Title V Date

Title V Date: 10/13/21

Water Features

Lake/Pond Name: Shaw Pond
Dock: Yes
Frontage on Water: Yes
Lake: Yes
Lake Access: Yes
Motorized Vehicles: Yes
Pond: Yes
Pond Access: Yes
Private Beach: Yes

More Information

Building Info

Exterior Color: Gray
Wood Stove #: Yes

Basement

Other: Gravel Floor
Bulk head: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Directions: 11 Minutes from Mass Pike/Rt 90 on Rt 8. Direct waterfront overlooking Shaw Pond
Marketing/Headline: 4 Season Cottage with 60' of Direct Lakefront! A Rental Favorite All Year Long

Restrict Covenants

No: Yes

Appliances Incl

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wtr Treatment-Own: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Boat Slip: Yes
Dock: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Porch: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Mature Landscaping: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No: Yes

Floor

Carpet: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Garage

None: Yes

Green Energy Efficient

Insulation: Yes
Thermostat: Yes
Water Heater: Yes
Windows: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Forced Air: Yes
Furnace: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes
Heating at 90%+ Energy Efficiency: Yes

Hot Water

Electric: Yes

HOA / Community Fees

HOA Fee (monthly): 31.25

Interior Amenities

Alarm System: Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
High Speed Wiring: Yes

Internet Service

Fiber Optic Availabl: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Title V

Pass: Yes
Tight Tank: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

No: Yes

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes: Yes

Sewer

None: Yes
Tight Tank: Yes

Easement

No: Yes

Survey

No: Yes

Right of Way

No: Yes

Electric Type

100 Amp: Yes
Circuit Breaker: Yes

Energy Features

Energy * Appliances: Yes
Insulated Doors: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
ProgramThermostat: Yes
Remote Thermostat: Yes
Windows: Energy Star Rated: Yes

Views

Distant: Yes
Hill/Mountain: Yes
Lake: Yes
Pond: Yes
Scenic: Yes
Water: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Condition

Recently Renovated: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

Cabin: Yes
Cottage: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Insulation

Fiberglass: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Wood: Yes

Mandatory HOA

No: Yes

Fee Includes

Management Fees: Yes
Trash Removal: Yes
Use of Facilities: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Financing

Cash: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Pass; Tight Tank Underground Oil Tank: No Water: Private; Well Sewer: None; Tight Tank Easement: No Survey: No Right of Way: No Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Lake; Pond; Scenic; Water Water Features: Dock; Frontage on Water; Lake; Lake Access; Motorized Vehicles; Pond; Pond Access; Private Beach Electric Type: 100 Amp; Circuit Breaker Style: Cabin; Cottage Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Fireplace (s); High Speed Wiring Internet Service: Fiber Optic Availabl Exterior Amenities: Boat Slip; Dock; Landscaped; Porch; Privacy; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Treatment-Own Green Energy Efficient: Insulation; Thermostat; Water Heater; Windows Energy Features: Energy * Appliances; Insulated Doors; Insulated Windows; ProgramThermostat; Remote Thermostat; Windows: Energy Star Rated Construction: Wood Frame Condition: Recently Renovated Exterior Siding: Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Bulk head; Sump Pump Floor: Carpet; Wood Garage: None Fuel: Propane Hot Water: Electric Insulation: Fiberglass Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Mandatory HOA: No Fee Includes: Management Fees; Trash Removal; Use of Facilities Possession: Close Of Escrow Financing: Cash

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Full Bathroom	Second
Half Bathroom	Second
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Seasonal Room	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL

Listing Agent: Michael Gilbert

Last Updated: February - 11 - 2025

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