Great view of Lake Ellis from this cozy, year-round cottage. Shared boat dock across the street on the Lake. Suitable for seasonal or year-round use, this two bedroom home has large living room, pellet stove, modern kitchen and bath, updated systems and is in great condition. Could be your first home or your seasonal cabin near the Lake, and Lake Ellis has a public beach. Being sold “as-is” concerning failed septic system, but seller may do engineering and holdback for renegotiated price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,400 sq ftLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Keith McGuirk• Foster-Healey Real Estate
What a view of Lake Ellis. Cozy home with 2 bedrooms, and open concept living area with view of the lake. Master bedroom has electric heat, there is a propane wall heater and a pellet stove. There is a dock across the street shared with an island dweller. Kitchen comes fully equiped with stove and refrigerator, full bath with tub and shower. This is an ideal summer cottage for the person looking for quiet. Lake Ellis has a public beach and boat ramp.
MLS PIN #30054407
Jan 22, 1996
Sold
$50,000
$63/sq ft
Nov 18, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 1995
Listed
$59,000
$74/sq ft
IDEAL SUMMER HOME. GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME. ALL FURNISHINGS INCLUDED IN SALE. A-1 CONDITION, IMMACULATE. LAKE ELLIS ACROSS STREET W/DOCK ON LAKE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,297 (+8.0%)
$29,200 + $63,200
$92,400
2022
$1,201 (−2.1%)
$27,800 + $47,000
$74,800
2021
$1,227 (+9.8%)
$25,300 + $44,200
$69,500
2020
$1,117 (+2.9%)
$22,900 + $42,100
$65,000
2019
$1,085 (+6.0%)
$21,600 + $40,600
$62,200
2018
$1,024
$19,700 + $32,600
$52,300
2017
$1,024 (−2.8%)
$19,700 + $30,500
$50,200
2016
$1,053 (+4.3%)
$24,600 + $28,500
$53,100
2015
$1,010 (+3.2%)
$24,600 + $28,500
$53,100
2014
$979 (+23.5%)
$24,600 + $28,500
$53,100
2013
$793 (−6.4%)
$19,700 + $31,500
$51,200
2012
$847 (+4.3%)
$19,400 + $35,700
$55,100
2011
$812 (−2.5%)
$19,400 + $38,000
$57,400
2010
$833 (−12.2%)
$24,600 + $38,000
$62,600
2009
$949
$46,700 + $36,000
$82,700
Tax history for 96 Beach St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,297 (+8.0%)
$29,200 + $63,200
$92,400
2022
$1,201 (−2.1%)
$27,800 + $47,000
$74,800
2021
$1,227 (+9.8%)
$25,300 + $44,200
$69,500
2020
$1,117 (+2.9%)
$22,900 + $42,100
$65,000
2019
$1,085 (+6.0%)
$21,600 + $40,600
$62,200
2018
$1,024
$19,700 + $32,600
$52,300
2017
$1,024 (−2.8%)
$19,700 + $30,500
$50,200
2016
$1,053 (+4.3%)
$24,600 + $28,500
$53,100
2015
$1,010 (+3.2%)
$24,600 + $28,500
$53,100
2014
$979 (+23.5%)
$24,600 + $28,500
$53,100
2013
$793 (−6.4%)
$19,700 + $31,500
$51,200
2012
$847 (+4.3%)
$19,400 + $35,700
$55,100
2011
$812 (−2.5%)
$19,400 + $38,000
$57,400
2010
$833 (−12.2%)
$24,600 + $38,000
$62,600
2009
$949
$46,700 + $36,000
$82,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
1930
Style
Other
County
Worcester County
APN
1449179
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 800
Foundation Area: 800
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Has Waterview
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Frontage Length: 40
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $897.89
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Space Heater, Propane, Wood
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St. to Lake Ellis Rd. to Beach St.
UnparsedAddress: 96 Beach Street, Athol MA 01331
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Golf, Medical Facility
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1449179
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Two Named Exclusions Until April 24,2007
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Athol Community Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Athol High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Athol, MA • 01331
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $238,000
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