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Listing broker remarks

Lake access, boat parking & a private setting! This character-filled home offers water access just across the street, including beach rights & 1 of only 4 properties w/ deeded access to park a boat. With 300' of frontage & 1.3 acres this property offers beautiful landscaping, mature trees, gardens, 2 sheds, hot tub, deck & patio areas, plus spacious yard. Inside, enjoy natural wood details, knotty pine accents, HW floors & exposed beams. The main level features a dining area, kitchen w/ island & wood cabinetry, front-to-back LR w/ statement stone fireplace & slider to the yard, 1st FLR BDRM, full BA & versatile pantry/sun/mudroom. Upstairs are 2 addt’l BDRMS & a 1/2 BA. The lower level offers a rec room w/ knotty pine bar & brick fireplace, laundry & storage. The majority of the 1st floor has radiant heat, w/ solar panels helping heat the HW. An addt’l water line is already brought to the property, offering potential for an ADU.— Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack

Key details

  • sold
  • 2,423 sq ft
  • 1.30 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1970 built
  • $196 / sq ft
  • $5,103 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠2⁠5⁠1⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
173 Sherbert Rd
Town
Ashburnham, MA
ZIP
01430
Sold for
$530,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
5268 / 8

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Neighborhood: Ashburnham

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.