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Off Market Sep 2023 for $194K

$330,468

•

3,093

sq ft

2478 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331

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Price reduced again ! The Post and Beam home needs work so bring your Energy to this property and make this your awesome equity building opportunity. The main house has Cathedral ceilings w/ exposed Chestnut Beams and wide hard pine floors.You will fall in Love with this 5.41 Acre Property ! (Very Affordable at this new price point) This early former farm site was chosen in the 19th Century for a reason. The land is generally level w/ Southwest exposure and has many garden areas. A spacious in law apartment provides added INCOME or a home office space with it's own detached extra deep garage. . Property is being sold as is .Call for an appointment to see this. Photos are not representative of what is here ! You need to see the property. 5 Granite Lentil Fireplaces Recent FHW x oil heating system and updated 5 bedroom Septic system. Cash or 203K Buyers preferred.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5.41 acresLot Size

$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Colby • Colby Realty

Bought with Sherri Rogers • Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster

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•Source:MLS PIN #73060594

Redfin Estimate

$330,468

$136K since sold in September 2023$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($331K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$299,900
A
4 beds2 baths2,242 sq ft
102 Summer St, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$427,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,877 sq ft
248 Lyons Hill Rd, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$485,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
276 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$318,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,616 sq ft
25 Pleasant St, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD SEP 23, 2025
$147,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,554 sq ft
467 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$310,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
159 Lake Ellis Rd, Athol, MA 01331

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Market trends in 01331, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

+3.0% MoM

Median sale price

$341K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

31 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$698,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,798 sq ft
89 Miles Rd, Athol, MA 01331
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$320,000
3 beds1 bath1,378 sq ft
165 State Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331
$308,000
5 beds2 baths2,730 sq ft
488 S Main St, Athol, MA 01331
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 11:30AM
$535,500
3 beds2.5 baths2,020 sq ft
25 Williamsville Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331
$215,000
2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
147 Millers River Dr, Athol, MA 01331
$699,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,642 sq ft
317 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331
$1,250,000
16 beds11 baths7,211 sq ft
159 Park St, Athol, MA 01331
$325,000
3 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
167 Froman St, Athol, MA 01331
$425,000
3 beds2 baths2,392 sq ft
3816 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA 01331
$344,995
4 beds1 bath1,618 sq ft
68 Harvard Ave, Athol, MA 01331
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Sale history for 2478 Petersham Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73060594

Sep 27, 2023

Price Changed

$225,000

$73/sq ft

Sep 15, 2023

Sold

$194,000

$63/sq ft

Jun 18, 2023

Contingent

—

Nov 27, 2022

Price Changed

$299,000

$97/sq ft

Nov 24, 2022

Listed

$349,000

$113/sq ft

MLS PIN #30036977

Mar 14, 1996

Sold

$42,000

$14/sq ft

Jul 12, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 1995

Listed

$89,000

$29/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,558 (+9.4%)

$73,400 + $180,000

$253,400

2022

$3,252 (+5.4%)

$71,200 + $131,400

$202,600

2021

$3,085 (+7.3%)

$64,800 + $109,900

$174,700

2020

$2,874 (+9.6%)

$61,300 + $106,000

$167,300

2019

$2,623 (−0.8%)

$57,900 + $92,400

$150,300

2018

$2,644 (−4.1%)

$51,200 + $83,900

$135,100

2017

$2,756 (+3.8%)

$51,200 + $83,900

$135,100

2016

$2,655 (+4.2%)

$51,200 + $82,700

$133,900

2015

$2,548 (+3.2%)

$51,200 + $82,700

$133,900

2014

$2,468 (+2.7%)

$51,200 + $82,700

$133,900

2013

$2,402 (−3.8%)

$52,900 + $102,300

$155,200

2012

$2,496 (−7.9%)

$51,200 + $111,100

$162,300

2011

$2,709 (+1.6%)

$51,200 + $140,400

$191,600

2010

$2,667 (+5.6%)

$60,100 + $140,400

$200,500

2009

$2,526

$74,900 + $145,300

$220,200

Tax history for 2478 Petersham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,558 (+9.4%)

$73,400 + $180,000

$253,400

2022

$3,252 (+5.4%)

$71,200 + $131,400

$202,600

2021

$3,085 (+7.3%)

$64,800 + $109,900

$174,700

2020

$2,874 (+9.6%)

$61,300 + $106,000

$167,300

2019

$2,623 (−0.8%)

$57,900 + $92,400

$150,300

2018

$2,644 (−4.1%)

$51,200 + $83,900

$135,100

2017

$2,756 (+3.8%)

$51,200 + $83,900

$135,100

2016

$2,655 (+4.2%)

$51,200 + $82,700

$133,900

2015

$2,548 (+3.2%)

$51,200 + $82,700

$133,900

2014

$2,468 (+2.7%)

$51,200 + $82,700

$133,900

2013

$2,402 (−3.8%)

$52,900 + $102,300

$155,200

2012

$2,496 (−7.9%)

$51,200 + $111,100

$162,300

2011

$2,709 (+1.6%)

$51,200 + $140,400

$191,600

2010

$2,667 (+5.6%)

$60,100 + $140,400

$200,500

2009

$2,526

$74,900 + $145,300

$220,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13.84 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,533

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Worcester County

APN

1450620

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,093
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White/Brow

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Horses Permitted

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 5.41
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Frontage Length: 161

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,251.73
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt 2 to Old Exit 16,South for 1 mile,property on left
UnparsedAddress: 2478 Petersham Rd, Athol MA 01331

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
HorseYN: Yes

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,533
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 13.84 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1450620

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

Athol-Royalston Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Athol High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

3/10

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% 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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Estimated sale price

$314,000 – $381,000

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Home values near 2478 Petersham Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2499 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$333,681
2150 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 789 Sq. Ft.	$261,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
2406 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$413,778
2200 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$543,849

Address	Redfin Estimate
2508 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2344 Sq. Ft.	$286,849
2380 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$580,217

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