Public Remarks: A Place That Was Built Right, Waiting for Your Story This isn't the fanciest house on the lake. It wasn't designed to impress strangers at cocktail parties. But it was built by someone who understood what really matters - solid bones, thoughtful placement, and a foundation that won't let you down. Sitting on half an acre along Otis Reservoir's coveted Southeast Bay, this home gets the lake right. While others crowd the busy sections, you'll watch kayakers drift past your shoreline in peaceful quiet. The lawn rolls down to the water's edge in one unbroken stretch - no rocky scramble, no steep drop-off. Just level grass where kids can run and adults can actually relax. Your view looks south across the bay to Tolland St. Forest - over 4,400 acres of permanently protected woodland. Those forested shores frame your daily vista with the kind of untouched beauty that feels increasingly rare. And south-facing means something every lake lover knows: you get the sun. Real sun, all day long. Inside, 2,100 square feet of honest, well-built space holds decades of memories. The bones are excellent: 200-amp electrical, drilled well, dry concrete crawl space. The main floor opens kitchen to dining to living, with lake views from every angle. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide space for extended stays, overnight guests, and all the people who make lake life special. This home has hosted generations of family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the kind of spontaneous summer visits that create the best memories. The oversized garage matters more than you'd think - space for boats, bikes, all the gear that accumulates when you live where recreation happens naturally. There's even a bonus room above for projects, storage, or whatever your needs require. This family has cherished this land since the 1950s, building this home themselves in 1999 with their own hands and hearts. Every board and nail placed with intention. Every window positioned to catch the light just right. The house radiates the warmth of countless barbecues, birthday parties, quiet morning coffees by the water, and evening fires under the stars. Now it's time for the next chapter. The home is being sold as-is - ready for new owners to add their own layer of memories to this special place. Otis Reservoir stretches 1,100 acres around you. Spring trout fishing, summer swimming, fall colors that stop conversations mid-sentence, winter ice fishing for the brave. The Berkshires offer culture when you want it - Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, farm dinners that remind you what food is supposed to taste like. But mostly, it's about coming home to water that reflects the sky, space that breathes, and a house built with love. Ready when you are.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shannon Margraf• WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listed by Chapin Fish• WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,100
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
3549289
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 27, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Kitchen
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock, Deck
Has Waterfront
Water front Features: Lake Access, Lake, Frontage on Water, Dock, Deeded Rights
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2100.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6341.28
Tax Year: 2025
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Southwick
Middle Or Junior School: Southwick
High School: Southwick
Location Information
Directions: 30 min +/- FROM ALL 3 TOWNS FROM GREAT BARRINGTON rt.23 East to Otis OR LEE rt.20 to rt.8 South to Otis. Follow rt. 23 East. Just before Gulf station right fork on Old Blandford Rd. Go to end. FROM WESTFIELD rt.20 west/Russell Rd to rt.23 west. Sharp left just after Gulf station. Go to end. Turn right. Turn right to #191 on left. Shown By Appointment Only-House not visible from Rd.
Utility Information
200 Amp
Private Sewer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 3549289
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 27, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed
Photos Count: 4
Internet Automated Valuation Display YN: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Powder Mill School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 15.2mi
6/10
Southwick-Tolland Regional High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 15.5mi
4/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tolland, MA • 01034
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.16M – $1.40M
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