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550 Packard St, Lancaster, MA, 01523

3beds
2baths
960sqft
$525,000
$547price/sqft
$3,912/moest. monthly cost
$156,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained ranch in the heart of Lancaster, offering thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and a prime location. This home features 3 bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room, providing plenty of space for your needs. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, while the updated kitchen with quality cabinetry opens seamlessly to the living areas, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining.The finished lower level offers a private bonus room with a beautifully renovated bath featuring a walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub, and custom windows that fill the space with natural light.Enjoy your own backyard retreat with a spacious Trex deck, above-ground saltwater pool, fully fenced yard, and gazebo perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent improvements include a new roof (2021), solar panels, upgraded electrical service, generator hookup, a French drain system, and a newer oil tank.Conveniently located next to a local park, close to the new high school, and just minutes from Route 495, this move-in-ready Lancaster home is ready to welcome its next owners.

Getting Around

16
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1966

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bathroom1

  • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Level: Main,First

Bathroom2

  • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Lighting - Overhead, Soaking Tub
  • Level: Basement

Bedroom2

  • Features: Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Level: Main,First

Bedroom3

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area below ground: 600
  • Finished area above ground: 960

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 960
  • Total interior livable area: 960 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Level: Main,First

Living Room

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Open Floorplan
  • Level: Main,First

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Level: Main,First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:034.0 B:0000 L:0069.0,3762798
  • Zoning: 101

Features

  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Above Ground
  • Patio & porch: Deck - Vinyl
  • Exterior features: Deck - Vinyl,Pool - Above Ground,Rain Gutters,Storage,Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.60 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Off Street,Paved
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 5

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Drought
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,654$31,848
Home Insurance *$196$2,352
Property Taxes $708$8,496
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$3,912$46,944
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$134,125/yr
40% on housing$117,360/yr
45% on housing$104,320/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.3%
1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$547This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01523$254
Worcester County$265

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01523$296
Worcester County$281

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$525,000
2014-01-16Sold$240,000
2013-11-19Price change$249,000
2013-11-06Price change$254,900
2013-10-19Price change$254,995
2013-09-26Listed for sale$269,995
2009-08-06Sold$218,500
2009-06-05Price change$219,000
2009-05-28Price change$219,900
2009-05-23Listed for sale$229,900
2007-09-28Sold$220,000
2005-10-21Sold$233,000
2004-09-17Sold$130,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrianna LaCouture
BrokerageLAER Realty Partners

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