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Listing broker remarks

Your own private oasis in beautiful Sturbridge with deeded water access to South Pond! Set on 1.44 professionally landscaped acres, this inviting Colonial offers privacy, style & an incredible indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The backyard is a true retreat with an in-ground pool, hot tub, gorgeous patio, back deck & an amazing pool shed with its own bar and living room, perfect for entertaining! Inside, enjoy hardwood floors, a fire-placed living room, a cabinet packed kitchen with a center island, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, home office with french doors, 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths including a spacious primary suite. The finished lower level adds even more living space. Recent upgrades include a brand-new boiler, water heater & fresh paint, while solar offers massive energy savings! Complete with a 2-car garage & an extremely private setting. Passing title 5! Located in the desirable Tantasqua school district with easy access to the MA Pike, I-84, Routes 9 & 20. Your staycation starts here!— eXp Realty

Key details

  • 2,413 sq ft
  • 1.44 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2001 built
  • $256 / sq ft
  • $7,632 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠8⁠2⁠8⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
55 S Shore Dr
Town
Sturbridge, MA
ZIP
01566
Deed (Bk/Pg)
25835 / 52

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Neighborhood: Sturbridge

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.