$449,900

53 Laurel Lake Rd Royalston, MA 01368

Estimated payment $2,625/month

Total Views 7,801
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$312 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Scenic Views
  • 28 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

Imagine living on 28 plus acres of Privacy near the NH line in Royalston ! Timbers milled from the Property created this charming Post and Beam that has a Great Warmth and Wonderful Natural lighting. Conservation land abutts this property and walking trails to enjoy. Wildlife abounds with Deer,Fox, Great Blue Herons and Moose around the Towne brook that runs along the edge of the property. A Bluestone patio Peacefully overlooks the Brook and Conservation area. Royalston is a Right to Farm Community. Beautiful Laurel Lake is just a short distance (about 1 mile away)

Listing Agent

John Colby

Colby Realty Listed on: 10/29/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Cheryl Kelleher

Colby Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 28 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Marsh on Lot

Parking

  • 10 Car Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Antique Architecture
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Range
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Royalston Elementary K-6
  • Athol Royalston Middle School
  • Athol Royalston Regional High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 220 Volts
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 110 Volts
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Property is near schools
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4037280

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,050

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Pine
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Satellite
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1444
  • Living Area: 1444
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: H24700
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Screens, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Post & Beam
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Unimproved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Stream, Creek, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4037280
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Marsh
  • Lot Size Acres: 28
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1219680
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3050

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Athol Royalston Regional
  • Elementary School: Royalston Elem K-6
  • Middle Or Junior School: Athol Royalston Middle

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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 $834 $86,700 $86,700 $0
2024 $2,757 $291,100 $35,700 $255,400
2023 $2,643 $270,000 $35,700 $234,300
2022 $2,457 $201,200 $28,400 $172,800
2020 $2,465 $182,300 $28,400 $153,900
2019 $255 $182,300 $28,400 $153,900
2018 $6,509 $152,900 $28,400 $124,500
2017 $2,171 $152,900 $28,400 $124,500
2016 $2,103 $156,100 $27,600 $128,500
2015 $2,046 $156,100 $27,600 $128,500
2014 $1,918 $156,100 $27,600 $128,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $449,900 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

John Colby

Colby Realty

(978) 678-3557

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John has lived in the Athol-Orange-Phillipston area for most of his life. He graduated from the Athol-Royalston Schools and Boston College in 1973. John has been an active real estate broker since 1973. He has first-hand knowledge of all the various aspects of working and living in the area. For over 40 years, John has maintained a presence in the real estate market through building new homes while buying and selling all types of real estate. He offers first-hand knowledge and experience to

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73449102

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ROYA-000004-000017