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Listing broker remarks

Classic New England Cape situated on a beautiful, level corner lot! Lovingly maintained by the same family for more than 40 years, this home has grown along with its owners through thoughtful additions and updates.Offering a flexible floor plan with 4 BR/ 2 BA, including 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on each level, there is plenty of room for family, guests, or multigenerational living. Enjoy gathering in the fireplaced (gas) living room or relaxing in the spacious cathedral-ceiling family room with exposed beams. Major updates include four mini-splits installed in 2021 for efficient heating and cooling, while a steam boiler and supplemental electric baseboard heat remain. Additional improvements include many replacement windows (2008), a 30-year architectural roof (2009), electrical upgrade (2019), insulation added following an energy audit (2021), and a gas hot water tank (2022).Conveniently located near UMass Chan Medical School, many dining and shopping options, and award winning schools!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

Key details

  • sold
  • 1,952 sq ft
  • 13,310 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1939 built
  • $289 / sq ft
  • $6,140 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠0⁠9⁠5⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Lake St
Town
Shrewsbury, MA
ZIP
01545
Sold for
$565,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
5948 / 24

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Neighborhood: Shrewsbury

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.