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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to your Berkshires escape in desirable East Otis! Built in 2012, this well-maintained Cape offers comfort, efficiency, and low-maintenance living—ideal as a weekend retreat, year-round home, or investment opportunity—with deeded Otis Reservoir access. Inside, enjoy a bright open-concept layout that lives larger than its ~864 sq ft, featuring a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath design supported by a 2-bedroom septic. Modern touches and cozy charm throughout. Set on a private, easy-care quarter-acre lot with a peaceful wooded backdrop—perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors. Just a short walk to Otis Reservoir for boating, fishing, and kayaking, plus year-round recreation across the Berkshires.— RE/MAX Compass

Key details

  • sold
  • 864 sq ft
  • 10,790 lot sq ft
  • 1 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2012 built
  • $381 / sq ft
  • $1,579 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠1⁠6⁠4⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
120 Rainbow Rd
Town
Otis, MA
ZIP
01253
Sold for
$325,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
4782 / 324

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Neighborhood: Otis

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.