$499,900
About this home
STUNNING updated contemporary Cape with beautiful water views of Big Alum Lake and rare deeded lake access—plus the convenience of the public boat ramp located directly behind the property! This bright and open 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers approximately 1,793 square feet of comfortable living space and a flexible floor plan ideal for year-round lake living.The heart of the home is the stylish updated kitchen featuring modern white cabinets, granite counters, a black subway-tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, recessed lighting, and a peninsula perfect for casual dining and gathering. Convenient entry through the tiled mudroom leads to a very private patio—perfect for a hot tub—plus a large, fenced yard with garden space and kayak storage. A side patio overlooks the water with a lovely stone wall and perennial plantings—ideal for morning coffee or summer entertaining. Thoughtful layout includes a first-floor bedroom and full bath along with the primary bedroom featuring vaulted and beamed ceilings and an additional bedroom and full bath on the second floor. Recent updates include a newer roof, windows, and siding. The home is comfortably heated by a central forced-air propane system and features a Generac whole-house generator for peace of mind. The spacious 2-car attached garage offers abundant attic storage via a pull-down ladder. Additional highlights: public water and public sewer. Nothing to do but unpack and enjoy the Big Alum lifestyle without the premium waterfront price tag!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73510039
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Worcester County
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 174
- On market date
- April 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 846
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- District
- Sturbridge
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
- District
- Tantasqua
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student:teacher ratio
- 37.2:1
- District
- Tantasqua
Walkability
Blended score for Sturbridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 12, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.