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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— RE/MAX Vision

Key details

  • 720 sq ft
  • 18,055 lot sq ft
  • 1 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1954 built
  • $520 / sq ft
  • $6,240 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠8⁠7⁠7⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
17 Shirley Rd
Town
Shrewsbury, MA
ZIP
01545
Deed (Bk/Pg)
19326 / 338

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Neighborhood: Shrewsbury

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.