NOT LISTED FOR SALE

277 Secret Lake Rd Phillipston, MA 01331

Estimated Value: $539,000 - $681,507

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,406 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2023

Last sale price $575,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,926/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of May 2023

Life is better at the lake! Welcome to Secret Lake in Athol. This beautiful cape home features 3 beds and 2.5 baths on almost 1 acre of land. Enter inside and to your right is a fireplaced living room with wood flooring and TONS of sunshine! The bright and sunny family room features a wood stove and is open to the dining/kitchen. Formal dining area with chandelier breakfast bar to kitchen. The kitchen provides plenty of cabinet and counter space with access to the mudroom which has a door to your 3-season porch- perfect place to unwind! A half bath completes level 1. The second level offers a primary bedroom with your very own bathroom which opens to a walk-in closet! Two additional bedrooms, laundry, another full bath and PLENTY of storage throughout. Walk out basement, 2 car detached garage with work area & storage shed. Backyard provides a firepit and access to Secret Lake where boating is allowed! Highest/Best - ALL OFFERS DUE TUES -2/28@12:00!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cyndi Deshaies

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Listed on: 02/20/2023

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Fern Nissim

Lakefront Living Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,643

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $41 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,406 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00044 B:00011 L:00000,1449717

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,643

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$41 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Buyer Agency: 2%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Office, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access, Cable Hookup
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 208
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 54
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 108
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 36
  • Room Dining Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Slider
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 192
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 225
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 168
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 272
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 144
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 2406
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN2314
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 218.2
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 238.99
  • MAIN SO: BB3562

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Lake, Dock/Mooring, Other (See Remarks), Beach Access, Lake/Pond, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Association)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 494
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00044 B:00011 L:00000,1449717
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Size Area: 0.92
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40100
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 227
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8643
  • Tax Book Number: 53998

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2015
Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Pollard Alexander W and Pollard Elizabeth L
Bought by
Freel David A
Seller's Agent
Celeste Reppucci
Realty Rx
Buyer's Agent
John Dellasanta
A & E Realty Company, Inc.
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Current Estimated Value
$618,377

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$233,377
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$397,705
Outstanding Balance
$310,215
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$308,162

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2000
Sold by
Shapiro Debra
Bought by
Pollard Alexander W
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Freel David A $385,000 --
Pollard Alexander W $32,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Freel David A $397,705
Previous Owner Pollard Alexander W $219,250
Previous Owner Pollard Alexander W $191,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Sold $575,000 +9.5% $239 / Sq Ft
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2023 02/20/23 For Sale $525,000 +36.4% $218 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $385,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2015 07/07/15 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2015 04/26/15 For Sale $385,000 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,282 $572,900 $172,600 $400,300
2024 $8,247 $642,800 $172,600 $470,200
2023 $8,608 $613,100 $174,800 $438,300
2022 $8,643 $538,500 $171,200 $367,300
2021 $5,053 $499,600 $155,200 $344,400
2020 $8,516 $495,700 $144,400 $351,300
2019 $8,064 $462,100 $136,200 $325,900
2018 $2,240 $422,200 $93,000 $329,200
2017 $7,674 $376,200 $93,000 $283,200
2016 $5,120 $258,200 $73,500 $184,700
2015 $4,914 $258,200 $73,500 $184,700
2014 $4,759 $258,200 $73,500 $184,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cyndi Deshaies

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Cyndi Deshaies

    Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

    (978) 424-7112

    6 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    Cyndi Deshaies
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Fern Nissim

    Lakefront Living Realty, LLC

    (508) 769-9661

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Fern Nissim
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  • Celeste Reppucci

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Celeste Reppucci

    Realty Rx

    (508) 633-5134

    4 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Celeste Reppucci
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    John Dellasanta

    A & E Realty Company, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73080418

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ATHO-000044-000011

Massachusetts Worcester County Phillipston 01331

277 Secret Lake Rd, Phillipston, MA

This home is located at 277 Secret Lake Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331 since 20 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $618,377, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 277 Secret Lake Rd is a home located in Worcester County with nearby schools including Athol High School.

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