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Listing broker remarks

Updated contemporary Cape with Big Alum Lake views, rare deeded lake access, and the public boat ramp directly behind the property—year-round lake living without the waterfront price. Lake life here includes Fourth of July fireworks, movie night on the water, and a kayak-out island in the center of Big Alum. Bright, open 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home with a flexible floor plan.The kitchen is the gathering spot and takes in lake views: white cabinets, granite counters, black subway-tile backsplash, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, and a peninsula for casual dining. Tiled mudroom entry opens to a private patio (hot-tub ready), a large fenced yard with garden space and kayak storage, plus a side patio overlooking the water with a stone wall and perennial plantings.First-floor bedroom and full bath; upstairs, the primary bedroom has vaulted beamed ceilings, with a second bedroom and full bath. Newer roof, windows, and siding. Central forced-air propane heat, a Generac whole-house generator, and solar panels. Attached 2-car garage with pull-down attic storage. Public water and public sewer. House is set—unpack and enjoy.

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Key details

  • 1,793 sq ft
  • 8,276 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $273 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠3⁠1⁠9⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
299 Clarke Road Ext
Town
Sturbridge, MA
ZIP
01518
Deed (Bk/Pg)
69746 / 344

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Neighborhood: Worcester County

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.