LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR SALE! Imagine waking up to sunrise & sparkling water views, enjoying morning coffee on a screened porch overlooking the lake & ending the day w/ a gentle summer breeze. This rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored waterfront Cape Cod cottage on desirable Lake Attitash offers not just a home, but an entirely different way of living. Warm, inviting & filled w/ character, this charming home blends original charm w/ thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, warm pine walls & a fieldstone fireplace w/ gas insert create a quintessential New England atmosphere, while enlarged windows, glass sliders & skylights bring the outdoors in & showcase breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Updated kitchen & baths provide today's conveniences without sacrificing the home's personality. Step outside & the magic continues. The screened porch, deck & private dock capture spectacular 180-degree lake views—perfect for morning coffee, cocktails, entertaining or relaxing w/ a good book. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds provide a peaceful, private setting. Just listen to the birds singing! A dock, boat & two kayaks are included, so you can enjoy the lake immediately. Swim, waterski, fish, cruise by pontoon or speedboat, kayak, paddleboard, pedal around the lake, or simply drift along & take in the scenery. Lake Attitash is known for excellent fishing & has been featured on television by Charlie Moore, the “Mad Fisherman.” There is even a designated area to practice your golf swing & putting stroke! Or transform that space into a hot tub retreat & soak beneath the stars. A detached 2-car garage—rare w/ a waterfront property—was added in 2019 & provides space for cars, boats & lake toys. The full basement offers abundant storage & a workshop. Lake Attitash is known for clean water & abundant wildlife. Watch for swans, loons, ducks, blue herons, owls, eagles, cormorants & more. Pick wild blueberries, fish, paddle or simply relax by the water. Winter brings ice skating, ice sailing & ice fishing. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, have more fun & truly enjoy the life you've worked hard to create. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation home or gathering place for family & friends, this special waterfront home offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace the lake lifestyle. Only 5 mins from Rte 495 & a short ride to Newburyport & charming downtown Amesbury. A truly special home in a truly special setting. If not now, when?
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$483Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Peggy Patenaude Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Live the dream! Wonderful, year round lakefront cottage with views from every room. Add the hot tub, dock and beautifully landscaped yard and there is no need to ever leave. All of this and three bedrooms, 2 baths with an open, flexible floorplan. Just bring your boat or kayak!
MLS PIN #30290330
Mar 19, 1999
Sold
$229,900
$128/sq ft
Feb 19, 1999
Listing Removed
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Feb 2, 1999
Listed
$229,900
$128/sq ft
"WATERFRONT" CONTEMPORARY. OPEN FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM WITH VIEWS OF LAKE ATTITASH. PRIVATE DECK.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1989
Sold
$200,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,067 (+5.9%)
$324,800 + $221,400
$546,200
2022
$7,614 (+8.4%)
$261,800 + $204,200
$466,000
2021
$7,027 (+17.6%)
$236,500 + $194,600
$431,100
2020
$5,973 (−2.6%)
$214,500 + $186,900
$401,400
2019
$6,133 (+4.6%)
$214,500 + $173,400
$387,900
2018
$5,866 (−3.6%)
$195,500 + $176,700
$372,200
2017
$6,082 (+9.0%)
$195,500 + $176,700
$372,200
2016
$5,578 (+2.8%)
$176,600 + $168,600
$345,200
2015
$5,424 (+3.3%)
$176,600 + $157,200
$333,800
2014
$5,252 (+4.9%)
$176,600 + $153,900
$330,500
2013
$5,006 (−2.5%)
$176,600 + $147,400
$324,000
2012
$5,136 (+6.3%)
$192,700 + $144,300
$337,000
2011
$4,832 (+3.5%)
$206,500 + $138,900
$345,400
2010
$4,667 (+7.8%)
$206,500 + $150,300
$356,800
2009
$4,328
$206,500 + $158,400
$364,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,526
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,526
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2034331
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Merrimac, MA • 01860
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 1 Alnette Rd
$858,226
$11K under list price of $869K
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