Opportunity awaits with this ranch-style home set in a convenient commuter location on Route 32, just minutes to the Route 2/202 on-ramp and close to shopping, restaurants, movie theater & everyday amenities at North Quabbin Commons. Enjoy nearby hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing at Tully Lake, Bearsden, the Quabbin Reservoir, and Ellinwood Country Club. Situated on just under half an acre, this property presents a great opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to build sweat equity & bring their vision to life.The home offers a simple layout ready for updates and improvements. With solid potential & easy access to major routes, this property could make a great starter home, investment, or downsizing option. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project or an affordable opportunity to enter the market, this property offers the chance to create value in a desirable location. Passing Title V in hand and poured concrete foundation.
Median sale price in this area is $523,609. (240% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
3 total rooms
Full walk-out basement with interior entry
Water heater
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Oil heating
Exterior features
Wooded, level lot
Public paved road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Green exterior color
Shingle roof
720 above-grade finished area
Parking
Attached garage (1 space)
1 covered parking space
2 open parking spaces (off-street, paved)
Total 3 parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby: public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, stables, golf, medical facility, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, public school
Electricity and solar
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OFFER DEADLINE 5/18/26 10:00am. Opportunity awaits with this ranch-style home set in a convenient commuter location on Route 32, just minutes to the Route 2/202 on-ramp and close to shopping, restaurants, movie theater & everyday amenities at North Quabbin Commons. Situated on just under half an acre, this property presents a great opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to build sweat equity & bring their vision to life. The home offers approximately 720 square feet of living space with a simple layout ready for updates and improvements. With solid potential & easy access to major routes, this property could make a great starter home, rental investment, or downsizing option. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project or an affordable opportunity to enter the market, this property offers the chance to create value in a desirable location. Passing Title V in hand with septic designed for 3 bedrooms. Property will not qualify for all financing, sold as-is
MLS PIN #71439334
Nov 20, 2012
Sold
$59,900
$83/sq ft
Oct 19, 2012
Contingent
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Sep 24, 2012
Listed
$59,900
$83/sq ft
Attractive ranch freshly painted interior and vinyl siding in good condition with a 1 car garage and large back yard. No offers for first 8 days and then owner occupants, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Municipalities and non-profits. After 13 days all offers to be considered. WF pre-qual required on all offers, see attachement to MLS
Public Records
May 26, 2006
Sold
$148,198
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,343 (+11.7%)
$38,500 + $128,400
$166,900
2022
$2,098 (+1.5%)
$36,700 + $94,000
$130,700
2021
$2,068 (+7.8%)
$33,300 + $83,800
$117,100
2020
$1,919 (+7.3%)
$30,200 + $81,500
$111,700
2019
$1,789 (+0.4%)
$28,600 + $73,900
$102,500
2018
$1,781 (+8.1%)
$26,000 + $65,000
$91,000
2017
$1,648 (+7.8%)
$26,000 + $54,800
$80,800
2016
$1,529 (+4.2%)
$26,000 + $51,100
$77,100
2015
$1,467 (+3.2%)
$26,000 + $51,100
$77,100
2014
$1,421 (+8.7%)
$26,000 + $51,100
$77,100
2013
$1,307 (−6.2%)
$26,000 + $58,400
$84,400
2012
$1,393 (+2.7%)
$24,200 + $66,400
$90,600
2011
$1,356 (+2.3%)
$24,200 + $71,700
$95,900
2010
$1,325
$29,400 + $70,200
$99,600
2009
$1,324
$41,400 + $74,000
$115,400
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
720
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1449790
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Athol, MA • 01331
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1673 Petersham Rd
$140,595
$13K under list price of $154K
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