51 Lake Shore Dr, Sterling, MA, 01564
About This Home
Lakefront opportunities like this are few and far between! Situated on the shores of Lake Waushacum, this exceptional property offers 75 feet of direct waterfront and some of the most breathtaking panoramic views on the entire lake. Spanning approximately 188 acres, Lake Waushacum is one of Central Massachusetts' premier recreational lakes, offering boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, kayaking, and more. Enjoy it all from your private dock while taking in sweeping open-water views. The existing home provides the opportunity to expand or reimagine the space to suit your vision. Whether you're looking to create a year-round lakeside retreat, a seasonal getaway, or build the custom lake house you've always dreamed of, the possibilities are endless. Rarely does a property with this location, frontage, and view become available!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: First Floor
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,090
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,090
- Total interior livable area: 1,090 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:00149 L:00041,3431167
- Zoning: RRF
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s),Water,Dock/Mooring,Lake,Public Water View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Dock/Mooring,Lake,Public,Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,Lake,Dock/Mooring,Frontage,Direct Access,Public,Lake/Pond,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 63.00
Lot
- Lot size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Cleared,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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
- Ice Storm
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,067 | $72,804 |
| Home Insurance * | $408 | $4,896 |
| Property Taxes | $1,276 | $15,312 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $8,105 | $97,260 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
| 1990-06-01 | Sold | $155,000 |
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