This home's estimate is 47.8% higher than the average sale price ($499K) of 6 comparable homes.
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285 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331
About this home
Spectactular Waterfront Chalet with beautiful water views and frontage on Lake Ellis. This special property is quality throughout. Privacy plus yet close to conveniences. The paved 250 driveway opens up into your little paradise. This is one you won't want to miss!!!
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Sale history for 285 Petersham Rd
$128/sq ft
$136/sq ft
$166/sq ft
$170/sq ft
Tax history for 285 Petersham Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 4
- AttachedGarageYN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Living Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior
- Dining Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior
- Kitchen Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 6
- Door Features: Insulated Doors
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,025
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Beige
- Lead Paint: None
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Security Features: Security System
- Has Waterview
- Lake
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.89
- ViewYN: Has View
- View: Scenic View(s)
- WaterfrontYN: Yes
- Frontage Length: 50
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,802.25
- Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Main Street to Petersham Road
- UnparsedAddress: 285 Petersham Road, Athol MA 01331
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,148
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2.89 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1989
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Worcester County
- APN: 1449245
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 3
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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