OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2024 for $455K

$507,248

•

1,865

sq ft

278 Sheldon Rd, Barre, MA 01005

About this home

Beautiful Cape on over 4.5 acres offering privacy and large clear lot with plenty of potential for horses, gardens, pastures, or just room to roam. Open concept 1st floor living - dining room with hardwood floor and elegant enameled wood stove to cozy up to on cold winter nights. 1st floor main bedroom features large bathroom with walk-in closet, bathtub with vaulted ceiling and skylight along with separate enclosed shower. Attached 2 car garage has large unfinished room above with skylights, already wired and ready to be finished for studio, playroom, etc.. Large full basement with walkout. Included with this property is a small barn and 2 storage sheds. Available for immediate occupancy. Sit on the back deck or the front porch and enjoy the solitude of a quiet country road. Make this wonderful move-in ready house your new home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

4.52 acresLot Size

$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robert Fichtel • LAER Realty Partners

Bought with Nicholas Parmentier • DCU Realty - Marlboro

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73176065

Redfin Estimate

$507,248

$52K since sold in January 2024$1,000 since July

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($533K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$510,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,724 sq ft
2266 Old Turnpike Rd, Oakham, MA 01068
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$645,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,248 sq ft
70 Skyline Dr, Oakham, MA 01068
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$575,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,192 sq ft
838-B Muddy Brook Rd, Hardwick, MA 01082
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$533,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,362 sq ft
812 Wauwinet Rd, Barre, MA 01005
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$525,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,782 sq ft
61 Monson Turnpike Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$410,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
1215 South St, Barre, MA 01005

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$134,109

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $2,536

Rent

$2,698/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in 01005, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

+4.1% MoM

Median sale price

$425K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

68 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$395,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft
96 Fruitland, Barre, MA 01005
3D WALKTHROUGH
$359,000
3 beds2 baths1,675 sq ft
158 Oakham Rd, Barre, MA 01005
3D WALKTHROUGH
$499,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,659 sq ft
176 Oakham Rd, Barre, MA 01005
$559,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,259 sq ft
115 Butterworth Rd, Barre, MA 01005
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 278 Sheldon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,698 (+5.3%)

$45,600 + $313,700

$359,300

2022

$5,411 (+4.8%)

$39,800 + $281,500

$321,300

2021

$5,161 (+4.7%)

$39,800 + $246,900

$286,700

2020

$4,930 (+0.8%)

$39,800 + $236,100

$275,900

2019

$4,891 (+6.6%)

$36,400 + $233,500

$269,900

2018

$4,587 (+5.2%)

$36,400 + $207,600

$244,000

2017

$4,359 (+4.2%)

$36,400 + $196,700

$233,100

2015

$4,183 (+18.1%)

$40,600 + $183,800

$224,400

2014

$3,543 (−2.9%)

$47,700 + $172,900

$220,600

2013

$3,649 (+6.4%)

$52,000 + $185,900

$237,900

2012

$3,429 (+3.8%)

$58,900 + $178,900

$237,800

2011

$3,304 (+3.9%)

$58,800 + $185,400

$244,200

2010

$3,179 (+5.8%)

$58,800 + $198,600

$257,400

2009

$3,005

$67,900 + $213,500

$281,400

Tax history for 278 Sheldon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,698 (+5.3%)

$45,600 + $313,700

$359,300

2022

$5,411 (+4.8%)

$39,800 + $281,500

$321,300

2021

$5,161 (+4.7%)

$39,800 + $246,900

$286,700

2020

$4,930 (+0.8%)

$39,800 + $236,100

$275,900

2019

$4,891 (+6.6%)

$36,400 + $233,500

$269,900

2018

$4,587 (+5.2%)

$36,400 + $207,600

$244,000

2017

$4,359 (+4.2%)

$36,400 + $196,700

$233,100

2015

$4,183 (+18.1%)

$40,600 + $183,800

$224,400

2014

$3,543 (−2.9%)

$47,700 + $172,900

$220,600

2013

$3,649 (+6.4%)

$52,000 + $185,900

$237,900

2012

$3,429 (+3.8%)

$58,900 + $178,900

$237,800

2011

$3,304 (+3.9%)

$58,800 + $185,400

$244,200

2010

$3,179 (+5.8%)

$58,800 + $198,600

$257,400

2009

$3,005

$67,900 + $213,500

$281,400

*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

4.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,865

Year built

1998

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3642367

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

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, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Unpaved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Closet - Double

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce,Vestibule

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead,Breezeway

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,865
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 4.52
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Level
Frontage Length: 271
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,698
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Barre Ctr. take Rt 122N toward Petersham, left on Old Dana Rd, left on Sheldon Rd. Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 278 Sheldon Rd, Barre MA 01005

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,865
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3642367

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Excluded From Sale: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Lawn Tractor.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ruggles Lane School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

Quabbin Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

3/10

Quabbin Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

5/10

Provided by GreatSchools

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Barre, MA • 01005

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.8 hrs

4.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$482,000 – $584,000

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $5,072 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

3D WALKTHROUGH

$784,500

4 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft

775 East Hill Rd, Oakham, MA 01068

$569,900

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

23 Dana Rd, Petersham, MA 01366

$660,000

4 beds2.5 baths3,349 sq ft

447 Loring Rd, Barre, MA 01005

$589,900

4 beds3 baths1,865 sq ft

24 High St, North Brookfield, MA 01535

$950,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,421 sq ft

730 Scott Rd, Oakham, MA 01068

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM

$649,900

3 beds3 baths2,464 sq ft

499 Ware Corner Rd, Oakham, MA 01068

New listings for sale in 01005

$395,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft

96 Fruitland, Barre, MA 01005

3D WALKTHROUGH

$359,000

3 beds2 baths1,675 sq ft

158 Oakham Rd, Barre, MA 01005

3D WALKTHROUGH

$499,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,659 sq ft

176 Oakham Rd, Barre, MA 01005

$559,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,259 sq ft

115 Butterworth Rd, Barre, MA 01005

Home values near 278 Sheldon Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$533,730
216 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$452,060

Address	Redfin Estimate
108 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$474,365
218 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$413,435

Address	Redfin Estimate
309 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$562,606
220 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$342,232

Property information provided by MLS PIN when last listed in 2023. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

Houses for rent in Worcester County	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Worcester County Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Worcester County Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Essex County homes for sale
Middlesex County homes for sale
Rockingham County homes for sale

Shrewsbury homes for sale
Acton homes for sale
Worcester homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 01005, MA

Sale history for 278 Sheldon Rd

Tax history for 278 Sheldon Rd

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 01005

Home values near 278 Sheldon Rd

More real estate resources