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Off Market Nov 2013 for $215K

$521,065

•

2,157

sq ft

491 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331

About this home

Superb single-level living with an open floor plan... enjoy your farmer's porch on the front or the large family room in the back with exit onto a 16'x31' deck. Great spots to take in the beautiful surroundings and nature at it's finest and including Lake Ellis views in winter. Perfect home for large gatherings or enjoy your privacy being well set back from the road, plenty of parking and lots of entertaining areas Gleaming hardwoods and tile in living areas and carpeted bedrooms and Anderson Windows. 1st floor laundry is sure to delight along with the built-in ironing board in the master bedroom. Home boasts 5-zone heating and radiant heat in basement floors,bathrooms,Dining Rm,Kitchen and Living Rm fueled by high-efficiency Buderus furnace. Even the garage has radiant heat waiting to be hooked up. Basement is huge - lots of potential and ready for your ideas. Come make this beautiful home yours.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Karl Seppa • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Leominster

Bought with Mark Tavenner • RE/MAX Prestige

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•Source:MLS PIN #71591327

Redfin Estimate

$521,065

$306K since sold in November 2013$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($495K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$427,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,877 sq ft
248 Lyons Hill Rd, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$575,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,394 sq ft
62 Lindsay Ln, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$441,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
156 Vaughn Rd, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD JAN 13, 2026
$360,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,736 sq ft
476 Cottage St, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$750,879
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
Lot 1 Batchelder Rd, Athol, MA 01331
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$415,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
288 Chase 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

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10 MoM

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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
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3 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
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Sale history for 491 Petersham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,317 (+3.0%)

$45,800 + $332,900

$378,700

2022

$5,160 (−4.2%)

$43,600 + $277,900

$321,500

2021

$5,385 (−0.4%)

$39,600 + $265,300

$304,900

2020

$5,405 (+3.7%)

$36,100 + $278,500

$314,600

2019

$5,214 (+6.6%)

$33,900 + $264,900

$298,800

2018

$4,891 (+18.7%)

$30,800 + $219,100

$249,900

2017

$4,121 (+6.9%)

$30,800 + $171,200

$202,000

2016

$3,855 (+4.2%)

$30,800 + $163,600

$194,400

2015

$3,699 (+3.2%)

$30,800 + $163,600

$194,400

2014

$3,583 (+16.0%)

$30,800 + $163,600

$194,400

2013

$3,088 (−3.6%)

$32,500 + $167,000

$199,500

2012

$3,202 (+1.7%)

$30,800 + $177,400

$208,200

2011

$3,148 (+3.9%)

$30,800 + $191,800

$222,600

2010

$3,031 (+2.3%)

$36,100 + $191,800

$227,900

2009

$2,963

$50,900 + $207,400

$258,300

Tax history for 491 Petersham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,317 (+3.0%)

$45,800 + $332,900

$378,700

2022

$5,160 (−4.2%)

$43,600 + $277,900

$321,500

2021

$5,385 (−0.4%)

$39,600 + $265,300

$304,900

2020

$5,405 (+3.7%)

$36,100 + $278,500

$314,600

2019

$5,214 (+6.6%)

$33,900 + $264,900

$298,800

2018

$4,891 (+18.7%)

$30,800 + $219,100

$249,900

2017

$4,121 (+6.9%)

$30,800 + $171,200

$202,000

2016

$3,855 (+4.2%)

$30,800 + $163,600

$194,400

2015

$3,699 (+3.2%)

$30,800 + $163,600

$194,400

2014

$3,583 (+16.0%)

$30,800 + $163,600

$194,400

2013

$3,088 (−3.6%)

$32,500 + $167,000

$199,500

2012

$3,202 (+1.7%)

$30,800 + $177,400

$208,200

2011

$3,148 (+3.9%)

$30,800 + $191,800

$222,600

2010

$3,031 (+2.3%)

$36,100 + $191,800

$227,900

2009

$2,963

$50,900 + $207,400

$258,300

*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

2.25

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

52,272

Year renovated

2025

Sq. Ft.

2,157

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1449846

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Mar 8, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 480
Length: 20
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,157
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.2
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,088.26
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Radiant, Oil, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Rte. 2 take Rte. 32 North or aka Petersham Rd. about 1 mile on left.
UnparsedAddress: 491 Petersham Rd, Athol MA 01331

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.25
Sq. Ft.: 2,157
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 12
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Worcester County
APN: 1449846
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 8, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Athol Community Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

Athol-Royalston Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Athol High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

14% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$496,000 – $600,000

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Home values near 491 Petersham Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
653 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2130 Sq. Ft.	$468,974
517 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1289 Sq. Ft.	$304,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
613 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1118 Sq. Ft.	$394,109
447 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 997 Sq. Ft.	$332,256

Address	Redfin Estimate
559 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2628 Sq. Ft.	$485,987
419 Petersham Rd Apt R, Athol, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 998 Sq. Ft.	$409,385

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