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Listing broker remarks

Private 4-BR Colonial by Luther Hill Park Spacious 8-room Colonial on a private, elevated hill lot at the end of a dead-end street. Backyard directly borders and accesses Luther Hill Park for beach swimming, lifeguards, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, and live entertainment. Main floor features a large eat-in kitchen with a center island, dedicated laundry room, formal dining room, living room, and a massive bonus family room with soaring cathedral ceilings. Upstairs offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a primary master suite with cathedral ceilings. Includes an attached 2-car garage. Conveniently located near a local bus line with a straightforward drive to Worcester, Boston, Hartford, Springfield, and Providence. Excellent opportunity to build fast equity.— homecoin.com

Key details

  • 2,224 sq ft
  • 27,798 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2005 built
  • $223 / sq ft
  • $5,464 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠8⁠3⁠7⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
38 Lake St
Town
Spencer, MA
ZIP
01562
Deed (Bk/Pg)
37600 / 98

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Neighborhood: Spencer

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.