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17 Shirley Rd, Shrewsbury MA 01545

Shrewsbury, MA 01545
$375,000
Est. $2,616/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
720
Sq Ft
$521
Price/Sq Ft
0.41
Acres
1954
Year Built
1 hour 23 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 3, 2026 • MLS# 73528778 Copied!

About this home

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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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
720 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1954
Living Area 720 sq ft
Lot Size 0.41 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,240
Assessed Value $542,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Lake, Access, Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

17 Shirley Rd, Shrewsbury MA 01545

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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Nearby Schools

School District
Shrewsbury School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.9% Low
0.6% Suspensions 0.8% In-School 0.3% Emergency
4.6% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Shrewsbury Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Gateways Academy
1.7 mi
Grades K-12
St. Mary School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Al-Hamra Academy
4.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Parker Road Preschool
1.2 mi
193 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A-
Walter J. Paton School
2.0 mi | #177 of 824 | Score: 56.1
Improved 30 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
269 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-04
A-
Spring Street School
2.1 mi | #202 of 824 | Score: 54.9
Dropped 40 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
304 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A-
Calvin Coolidge School
2.3 mi | #247 of 824 | Score: 52.5
Improved 56 spots from last year
-5.7 below state avg
287 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
A
Major Howard W. Beal School
2.3 mi | #135 of 824 | Score: 57.5
Improved 55 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
623 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
A
Floral Street School
3.1 mi | #128 of 824 | Score: 57.8
Improved 50 spots from last year
-0.4 below state avg
524 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B+
Sherwood Middle School
1.6 mi | #267 of 824 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
951 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-06
A+
Oak Middle School
1.6 mi | #33 of 352 | Score: 59.7
Improved 30 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
914 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Saint John's High School
1.2 mi
20 sports • 857 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Shrewsbury High School
0.9 mi | #18 of 346 | Score: 73.4
Improved 22 spots from last year
+15.2 above state avg
1,891 students Diverse
19 sports • 2,168 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jun 3, 2026
$375,000
Original listing
Agent: Worcester County Homes Team Office: RE/MAX Vision

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 New Listing Added $375,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
1 hour 23 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$521

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $6,240 $542,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,240
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$542,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Worcester County Homes Team
Listing Office RE/MAX Vision
Agent MLS ID TM363018
Office MLS ID K95622
Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2026 12:08 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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