Priced way below assessed value! Move in Ready ! Rare Shrewsbury lakefront opportunity! This 1BR/1BA cottage sits on a nearly half-acre corner lot on a quiet section of Lake Quinsigamond, offering water access to the main lake under the bridge. Perfect for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create a custom waterfront retreat, the home features a walk-up attic with potential for a second-story expansion (buyer to verify). The property includes a 1-car garage, paved driveway, and town water/sewer. Enjoy living in a premier recreational hub in Central MA, close to a state park with rowing, water sports, public swimming, and walking trails. It also serves as an excellent rental asset for savvy investors due to its close proximity to the UMASS Medical campus. Bring your vision to renovate, expand, or rebuild and gain instant equity in a highly sought-after location. Open House Thursday June 4, 2026. Send your buyer's ! No special financing needed
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
17 Shirley Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
1beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.41 Acres Lot
$351,400 Zestimate®
$486/sqft
$2,387 Estimated rent
Home value
$351,400
Estimated sales range
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Lakefront opportunityPaved drivewayNearly half-acre corner lot
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Listed by:
Worcester County Homes Team 508-450-7635,
RE/MAX Vision 508-595-9900
Bought with:
Christine L. Najem
eXp Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73528778
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 720
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Access, Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:0019 B:106000 L:0000,1674664
- Zoning: RUB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Shrewsbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $486/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $542,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,240
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Sold | $350,000-6.7%$486/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$521/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Contingent | $375,000$521/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000$521/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,555 +3.7% | $378,300 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $4,394 -1.7% | $354,900 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $4,471 +13.1% | $340,800 +21.6% |
| 2022 | $3,954 +14.3% | $280,200 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $3,458 +7.6% | $262,200 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $3,214 +1.6% | $257,700 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $3,164 +4.5% | $251,700 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $3,028 +5.6% | $239,200 +7% |
| 2017 | $2,868 +7.7% | $223,500 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $2,664 | $204,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01545
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sherwood Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Oak Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Shrewsbury Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- Shrewsbury
- 01545
- 17 Shirley Rd
