For Sale by Owner – $575,000
A unique opportunity to own approximately 4.12 acres including lakefront on beautiful Plunkett Lake in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Set among mature trees in the heart of the Berkshires, this property offers a wonderful combination of privacy, acreage, waterfront, and potential.
Plunkett Lake is a picturesque approximately 73-acre recreational lake enjoyed for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and recreational boating. Surrounded by wooded scenery, seasonal cottages, and year-round homes, the lake offers a peaceful setting for enjoying the outdoors throughout the warmer months.
The property itself includes wooded acreage, open grassy areas, established stone walls, and lakefront where you can enjoy the water and beautiful views. The rustic home is tucked into the natural landscape and features numerous windows, skylights, an elevated deck, wood details, propane heat, a woodstove, sewer, and a buried well.
This is an inherited property being sold as-is. The home is in need of significant repairs, renovation, cleanup, and updating, and the seller will not be making repairs prior to closing. It is best suited for a buyer who is prepared to take on a substantial renovation and appreciates the opportunity to own more than four acres together with lakefront.
With 4.12 acres, waterfront on Plunkett Lake, mature woods, and plenty of room to create your own vision, this property offers something increasingly difficult to find in the Berkshires.
Asking $575,000. For Sale by Owner. Sold as-is. Serious inquiries welcome. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own inspections and due diligence regarding the home, land, utilities, boundaries, waterfront, and intended use.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $26K (9/21)
$549,000
288 S Shore Rd, Hinsdale, MA 01235
2beds
1,096sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1945
4.12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$501/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
What I love about this home is how peaceful it feels. It’s the kind of place where you can sit outside, hear the birds, look through the trees toward the lake, and really feel away from everything.
The lakefront is one of my favorite parts of the property. Plunkett Lake is great for swimming, kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. There’s also plenty of land to enjoy, whether you want space for gardens, trails, outdoor projects, or just privacy.
The house has a cozy, rustic feel with skylights, lots of natural light, a woodstove, and a deck that looks out into the trees. It definitely needs work, but there’s something special about the setting and the possibilities here. It has the potential to become a really beautiful Berkshire lake home.
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Property Owner (413) 662-9159
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane / Butane, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 4.12 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: HINSM105L039
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hinsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $501/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,895
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,523/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $549,000-4.5%$501/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000$525/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,895 +3.4% | $259,600 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $2,799 -3.5% | $254,700 +18.5% |
| 2023 | $2,900 +19.6% | $215,000 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $2,425 -3.8% | $177,500 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $2,522 +8.7% | $176,000 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $2,320 -0.7% | $175,600 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $2,337 -3.9% | $177,200 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $2,431 +5.1% | $172,500 |
| 2016 | $2,312 -6.9% | $172,500 -17.9% |
| 2015 | $2,483 -8.7% | $210,100 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $2,719 +3.2% | $212,900 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $2,635 +8.1% | $215,600 +1% |
| 2011 | $2,437 +2.1% | $213,400 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $2,386 +67.2% | $214,400 +66.2% |
| 2008 | $1,427 +5.7% | $129,000 +3.8% |
| 2007 | $1,350 +0.1% | $124,300 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,348 -3% | $121,300 +28.8% |
| 2005 | $1,390 +5.7% | $94,200 +10% |
| 2004 | $1,315 +2% | $85,600 +0% |
| 2003 | $1,289 +15.6% | $85,583 +20.2% |
| 2001 | $1,115 | $71,200 |
| 2000 | $1,115 | $71,200 |
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