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56 John St Lunenburg — Photo 1 of 31

$299,000

56 John St, Lunenburg, MA 01462

Lunenburg, MA 01462

Beds

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,456

Style

Single Family

Built

1941

It’s not perfect, and we’re not pretending it is, but there’s a lot of potential here! Owned by the same family since it was built, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Lunenburg home offers 1,456 sq ft and the opportunity to move in and make it your own over time. Bring some vision and sweat equity and tackle projects room by room at your own pace. Inside are generously sized bedrooms and an open front to back kitchen and dining area. Outside offers almost a half an acre of level and usable yard plus a storage shed. Convenient Lunenburg location on a quiet road just minutes from Lake Whalom and its public boat launch and Lunenburg Town Beach with access to restaurants, shopping, gas and highways . Sold AS IS. Bring your ideas and turn this house into your new home sweet home!

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$205/sqft

Local Avg (Lunenburg)$342/sqft

40% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Lunenburg, MA.

Financials

Original Price$299,000

Annual Taxes$4,703

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringCarpet, Laminate

BasementSlab

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

WaterPublic

SewerPrivate Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame

RoofShingle

FoundationSlab

ZoningRA

Property & Lot

Acres0.4

SqFt Lot17,634

Lot FeaturesCleared, Level

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Oven • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Medical Facility • House of Worship • Public School

Geography

Population

11,919

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$113K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

19.3%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Worcester County

1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 728 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,456 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 17,634 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Lunenburg, MA market report ZIP 01462 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Missy Fernald

Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

MLS® Number: 73573626