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LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR SALE! Imagine waking up to sunrise & sparkling water views, enjoying morning coffee on a screened porch overlooking the lake & ending the day w/ a gentle summer breeze. This rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored waterfront Cape Cod cottage on desirable Lake Attitash offers not just a home, but an entirely different way of living. Warm, inviting & filled w/ character, this charming home blends original charm w/ thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, warm pine walls & a fieldstone fireplace w/ gas insert create a quintessential New England atmosphere, while enlarged windows, glass sliders & skylights bring the outdoors in & showcase breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Updated kitchen & baths provide today's conveniences without sacrificing the home's personality. Step outside & the magic continues. The screened porch, deck & private dock capture spectacular 180-degree lake views—perfect for morning coffee, cocktails, entertaining or relaxing w/ a good book. Thoughtfully landscaped grounds provide a peaceful, private setting. Just listen to the birds singing! A dock, boat & two kayaks are included, so you can enjoy the lake immediately. Swim, waterski, fish, cruise by pontoon or speedboat, kayak, paddleboard, pedal around the lake, or simply drift along & take in the scenery. Lake Attitash is known for excellent fishing & has been featured on television by Charlie Moore, the “Mad Fisherman.” There is even a designated area to practice your golf swing & putting stroke! Or transform that space into a hot tub retreat & soak beneath the stars. A detached 2-car garage—rare w/ a waterfront property—was added in 2019 & provides space for cars, boats & lake toys. The full basement offers abundant storage & a workshop. Lake Attitash is known for clean water & abundant wildlife. Watch for swans, loons, ducks, blue herons, owls, eagles, cormorants & more. Pick wild blueberries, fish, paddle or simply relax by the water. Winter brings ice skating, ice sailing & ice fishing. This is the kind of property that invites you to slow down, have more fun & truly enjoy the life you've worked hard to create. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation home or gathering place for family & friends, this special waterfront home offers an extraordinary opportunity to embrace the lake lifestyle. Only 5 mins from Rte 495 & a short ride to Newburyport & charming downtown Amesbury. A truly special home in a truly special setting. If not now, when?
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$483Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Peggy Patenaude Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Master bedroom on second floor with skylight, cathedral and beamed ceilings, closet, and carpet
Second bedroom on second floor with carpet
Third bedroom on second floor with closet and wood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Master bathroom present
Second-floor full bath with tub and shower; stone/ceramic tile flooring and stone/granite countertops
First-floor full bath with shower stall and stone/granite countertops
Kitchen
Kitchen with skylight, laminate flooring, upgraded countertops and kitchen island
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Range hood
Microwave
Plumbed for ice maker
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup in basement
Washer included
Electric dryer hookup
Dryer included
Flooring
Tile / stone-ceramic tile
Wall-to-wall carpet
Laminate
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (oil and electric)
Thermostat (energy efficient)
Window air unit(s)
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Screened porch
Wood deck
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Screens
Waterfront on a lake with dock/mooring, frontage and direct access
Gentle sloping lot
Scenic views
Home design
Single family residence
Renovated since original build
Brown exterior
Shingle roof
Parking
Detached garage
Garage with door opener and storage, faces side
Two garage spaces (covered)
Two covered spaces
Three open parking spaces
Driveway and off-street parking (total 5 parking spaces)
Security
No specific security system listed
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Year built approximate, renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 100 amp service
Gas hookups available for range and oven
Icemaker connection
Washer and electric dryer hookups
HOA & community
Community amenities include shopping, walk/jog trails, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, and public school access
Not a senior community
Financial info
No investor or multifamily income/expense details provided
Other
Workshop as an additional structure
Property has four heat zones
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Live the dream! Wonderful, year round lakefront cottage with views from every room. Add the hot tub, dock and beautifully landscaped yard and there is no need to ever leave. All of this and three bedrooms, 2 baths with an open, flexible floorplan. Just bring your boat or kayak!
MLS PIN #30290330
Mar 19, 1999
Sold
$229,900
$128/sq ft
Feb 19, 1999
Listing Removed
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Feb 2, 1999
Listed
$229,900
$128/sq ft
"WATERFRONT" CONTEMPORARY. OPEN FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM WITH VIEWS OF LAKE ATTITASH. PRIVATE DECK.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1989
Sold
$200,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,067 (+5.9%)
$324,800 + $221,400
$546,200
2022
$7,614 (+8.4%)
$261,800 + $204,200
$466,000
2021
$7,027 (+17.6%)
$236,500 + $194,600
$431,100
2020
$5,973 (−2.6%)
$214,500 + $186,900
$401,400
2019
$6,133 (+4.6%)
$214,500 + $173,400
$387,900
2018
$5,866 (−3.6%)
$195,500 + $176,700
$372,200
2017
$6,082 (+9.0%)
$195,500 + $176,700
$372,200
2016
$5,578 (+2.8%)
$176,600 + $168,600
$345,200
2015
$5,424 (+3.3%)
$176,600 + $157,200
$333,800
2014
$5,252 (+4.9%)
$176,600 + $153,900
$330,500
2013
$5,006 (−2.5%)
$176,600 + $147,400
$324,000
2012
$5,136 (+6.3%)
$192,700 + $144,300
$337,000
2011
$4,832 (+3.5%)
$206,500 + $138,900
$345,400
2010
$4,667 (+7.8%)
$206,500 + $150,300
$356,800
2009
$4,328
$206,500 + $158,400
$364,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,526
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,526
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2034331
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Merrimac, MA • 01860
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1 Alnette Rd
$873,778
$4,778 over list price of $869K
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