Four season fun in this 2 story waterfront Cape with direct access and a beautiful view of Forest Lake. A lake lover's delight with an open floor plan & Cathedral ceilings. First floor bedroom & bath. Upstairs is a loft with 2 bedrooms and 1/2 bath. Loft area makes a great office space. Walk out basement with laundry area. Plenty of room on the patio to entertain and outdoor cooking in the fireplace while overlooking the lake. Large dock for you to sit on or tie your boat or kayaks and be ready for your spin around the lake or fishing. Relax in the open living room area to eat a meal or just enjoy your peaceful lake view. Place your treadmill in the window for a scenic stroll! The living room is a great place to read or just relax with family and friends. What a way to start your day, sipping your morning coffee and enjoy the lake view. Great memories will be made here for sure!
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
40 Forest Lake Rd, Palmer, MA 01069
3beds
1,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.47 Acres Lot
$470,800 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,584 Estimated rent
Home value
$470,800
$443,000 - $504,000
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Loft areaLarge dockLaundry areaCathedral ceilingsPlenty of roomOpen floor plan
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Listed by:
Dorrinda O'Keefe Shea 978-434-1990,
Century 21 North East 413-967-6326
Bought with:
Elvis Doda
Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73236802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Loft
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,744
- Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Public, Beach Access, Lake/Pond, Direct Access, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public, Deeded Rights)
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Easements, Cleared, Level, Sloped
Details
- Foundation area: 1024
- Parcel number: M:36 B:96,3146498
- Zoning: RR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palmer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $354,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,611
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2024 | Sold | $435,000-3.1%$249/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73236802 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,000+95.2%$257/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73236802 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2014 | Sold | $230,000$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,171 +23.6% | $447,000 +26.2% |
| 2024 | $6,611 +1.8% | $354,100 +6% |
| 2023 | $6,491 +4.7% | $333,900 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $6,200 +1.1% | $289,700 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $6,133 +15.8% | $271,000 +16.7% |
| 2020 | $5,296 +3% | $232,300 |
| 2019 | $5,143 +3.1% | $232,300 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $4,986 +2.4% | $225,800 |
| 2017 | $4,871 +4.4% | $225,800 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,665 | $219,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01069
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Old Mill Pond Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Palmer High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Palmer
- High: Palmer
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Hampden County
- Palmer
- 01069
- 40 Forest Lake Rd
