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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 !

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms1
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom1
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number M:0019 B:106000 L:0000,1674664

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $542,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$6,240

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Bedroom 2 Basement
  • Dining Room First
  • Family Room Basement
  • Full Bath1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom First

Basic Information

  • List Price$375,000
  • MLS Number73528778
  • Modification Date06/03/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address17 Shirley Road
  • Building Number17
  • CountyWorcester
  • StateMA
  • StreetShirley Road
  • TownShrewsbury
  • Zip01545

Building

  • BasementPartially Finished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck
  • Property StyleCottage
  • Rooms6
  • Year Built1954
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.41

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric 100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet720
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 720
  • Lot Size Square Feet 18,055
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Accessibility Features Accessible Entrance
  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Water Body

  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Lake, Access, Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))

Legal

  • ZoningRUB

Other

  • Date Listed06/03/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Worcester County Homes Team of RE/MAX Vision

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