NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Lake Shore Dr Otis, MA 01253

Estimated Value: $796,788 - $978,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,564 Sq Ft
$343/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2012

Last sale price $510,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,949/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Access To Lake
  • Deck
  • Private Beach
  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2012

OUTSTANDING BERKSHIRE CEDAR HOME! Modern Amenities Meet Rustic Beauty. Gutted, expanded & rebuilt-2006. 3BR,3BA, Screened Porch. No detail overlooked. Finishes incl:Cherry Floors/Cabinets, Bosch, SubZero, Stone, Granite, Slate, Wood F/P, A/C, Custom Vanities & Moldings, ''Walls'' of Marvin Windows. Babbling Brook. Must See. Copy/paste video link

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy & Howard Levin

SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REALTY Listed on: 04/19/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Ginger Conner

RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC License #9057535

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,452

Year Built

  • 1977

Lot Details

  • Private Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Privacy
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,564 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Farmington River Elementary School
  • Lee Middle School
  • Lee High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Mandatory Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,452

Year Built

1977

Lot Details

1.05 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Condition: Recently Renovated
  • Construction: 0-5 Yrs Construction | Wood Frame | Post/Beam | 2x6 Walls
  • Directions: South on Rte 8 from ctr of Otis about 1/4 mile. Follow signs into Otis Wood Lands. At top of hill bear RIGHT & pass Lodge and Pool. Take left onto Lake Shore Drive (LSD). Follow to 178 LSD.
  • Marketing Headline: BERKSHIRES BEAUTY - Modern Amenities Meet Rustic Beauty!!
  • Property Use Stat: Vacation/Second
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • Views: Water
  • Right Of Way: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1977

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Basement: Concrete Floor, Walkout, Full, Crawl
  • Insulation: Fiberglass
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s) | Vaulted Ceilings | Walk-In Closet(s) | Skylight(s) | Interior Balcony | Granite Counter
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile | Wood | Slate
  • Floor Other: Stone
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2564.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck | Privacy | Landscaped | Porch | Lighting
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles | Fiberglass
  • Waterfront: Deeded Rights | Private Beach | Walk to Water | Seasonal Brook | Lake | Lake Access
  • Waterfront Lake Pond Name: OWL Lake & Benton Br
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp | Circuit Breaker
  • Fuel: Oil | Propane
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Internet Service: DSL Available | Satellite Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Private | Well
  • Well Detail: Drilled
  • Heat Cool Vent: Central AC | Forced Air | Multizone | Furnace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Fee Includes: Management Fees | Road Maintenance | Use of Facilities
  • H O A Community Fees H O A Fee: 1709.00

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 1.05
  • Total Assessed Value: 509200.00
  • Assessed Year: 2011.00
  • Lot Description: Corner | Wooded
  • Map Ref: M:00010E P:000047
  • Right To Farm Comm: Unk
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 45,738
  • Easement: No
  • Survey: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy * Appliances | Solar Features | ProgramThermostat | Insulated Doors | Insulated Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3452.38
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Farmington River
  • High School: Lee
  • Middle School: Lee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
Aug 23, 2012
Sold by
Levin Howard A and Levin Nancy H
Bought by
Walther Jeffrey and Walther Jill A
Seller's Agent
Nancy & Howard Levin
SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Ginger Conner
RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-10.37%
Current Estimated Value
$878,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$368,697
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.11%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
Aug 14, 2012
Sold by
Levin Howard A and Levin Nancy H
Bought by
Walther Jeffrey and Walther Jill A
Seller's Agent
Nancy & Howard Levin
SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Ginger Conner
RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-10.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2004
Sold by
Asch Elaine and Asch-Root Elaine
Bought by
Levin Howard A and Levin Nancy H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,800
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walther Jeffrey $510,000 --
Levin Howard A $295,000 --
Walther Jeffrey $510,000 --
Levin Howard A $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Levin Howard A $422,000
Previous Owner Levin Howard A $336,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/14/2012 08/14/12 Sold $510,000 -10.4% $199 / Sq Ft
05/26/2012 05/26/12 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2012 04/19/12 For Sale $569,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,062 $783,600 $100,200 $683,400
2024 $4,527 $698,600 $102,600 $596,000
2023 $3,599 $543,700 $66,800 $476,900
2022 $3,258 $457,200 $63,100 $394,100
2021 $3,258 $384,700 $63,100 $321,600
2020 $3,159 $378,800 $63,100 $315,700
2019 $3,136 $378,800 $63,100 $315,700
2018 $3,136 $378,800 $63,100 $315,700
2017 $3,061 $378,800 $63,100 $315,700
2016 $2,974 $378,800 $63,100 $315,700
2015 $3,759 $499,200 $68,100 $431,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Nancy & Howard Levin

    SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE REALTY

  • Ginger Conner

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Ginger Conner

    RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC

    (413) 447-5846

    11 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Ginger Conner
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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 197882

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: OTIS-000010E-000000-000047

Massachusetts Berkshire County Otis 01253

178 Lake Shore Dr, Otis, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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