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Listing broker remarks

Escape to your own island retreat where each day is a peaceful, waterfront sojourn. Nestled on an island in Big Pond, this tranquil waterfront property offers extraordinary privacy, natural beauty and modern comfort. Thoughtfully updated, the home features a masterfully renovated kitchen and bath, a first-floor bedroom and distinctive architectural details including cedar shakes, that create warmth and character throughout. All furnishings to stay. Mornings of seasonal birdsong and the delicate beauty of the new day invite ease and comfort both on the screened, full-windowed porch or on the two outdoor decks. Breathtaking views of the lake encourage leisurely relaxation while winding garden paths and natural stone walls enhance the property’s timeless appeal. A large boathouse provides exceptional storage for all your recreational equipment and includes a clothes dryer and refrigerator for added convenience. If you enjoy sailing, paddling or simply exploring the water, the property’s sailboat, canoe, kayaks and motorboat allow you to embrace an active and energetic lifestyle on this 330-acre lake. Tension and stress melt away as you cross the water to your own secluded oasis. Here you’ll discover enduring serenity, stunning scenery and stimulating outdoor activities where privacy and nature surround you. Tanglewood, world-class art museums and theatre, shopping, dining and everyday conveniences remain within easy reach in Otis and the nearby Berkshire hills.— Wolcott Realty

Key details

  • 806 sq ft
  • 23,100 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1977 built
  • $730 / sq ft
  • $2,928 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠6⁠8⁠8⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Big Pond
Town
Otis, MA
ZIP
01029

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Neighborhood: Otis

Pin shown at town level

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.