Nestled in the peaceful woods of Peru, MA, this two-bedroom cottage offers a serene escape just steps from Garnet Lake, with Deeded lake rights. Enjoy morning coffee on the enclosed porch, surrounded by birdsong and towering trees. While the property currently has no water or septic, it's a perfect canvas for your off-grid dreams or seasonal retreat. Whether you're kayaking, hiking or simply unwinding in nature, this location delivers tanquility in spades.
Sold for $100,000 on 09/05/25
$100,000
5 Lake View Rd, Peru, MA 01235
2beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$100,900 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$1,710 Estimated rent
Home value
$100,900
$89,000 - $115,000
$1,710/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 05, 2025 at 08:46am
Listed by:
Barbara Osborne 413-655-0003,
ASHMERE REALTY, INC.
Bought with:
Non Member
NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 247121
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 640
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Off Street
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
- Waterfront features: Private Beach, Lake, Close to Water
- Body of water: Garnet Lake
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 80 x 125
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: PERU M:0015 B:0029 L:0
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Trash Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Peru
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $100,000-16.7%$156/sqft |
Source:  BCMLS #247121 | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $120,000$188/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #247121 | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $120,000-10.8%$188/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #247121 | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $134,600$210/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #247121 | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $134,600$210/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #247121 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,147 +3.4% | $134,600 +7% |
| 2024 | $2,077 +2.7% | $125,800 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $2,023 +5.5% | $115,600 +10.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01235
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kittredge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 4/10Nessacus Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 7/10Wahconah Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kittredge
- Middle: Nessacus Regional
- High: Wahconah Regional
Source: BCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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