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Listing broker remarks

Rare opportunity to own a highly desirable waterfront Cottage on Nipmuc Lake! This seasonal home/property will take your breath away upon entering the home is a wraparound covered porch leading into the main level 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom with an open concept kitchen/dining/living area all with high cathedral ceilings and upper windows letting in lots of natural light through the entire home. The kitchen/dining/living has updated flooring, granite kitchen countertops, a wood burning fireplace and multiple doors leading out the large wraparound covered porch overlooking amazing views of the lake! The exterior boasts professional landscaped and beautifully maintained yard making a great space for entertaining with rock planting beds, irrigated lawn, custom stone steps and retaining walls and an additional storage shed with electricity. If that’s not enough, how about your own private sandy backyard beach area for entertaining with direct access to the water for all your water activities on this fully recreational lake (fishing, boating, jet skis, kayaks, etc.) Also, your own private dock! This your chance to live like you’re on vacation when your lake life living!— Premeer Real Estate Inc.

Key details

  • 704 sq ft
  • 8,400 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $830 / sq ft
  • $3,815 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠4⁠3⁠8⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
53 Kinsley Ln
Town
Mendon, MA
ZIP
01756
Deed (Bk/Pg)
44632 / 258

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Neighborhood: Mendon

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.