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Off market aug 2022 for $350K

$395,190

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $817/mo

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1,440

sq ft

71 Old Turnpike Rd, New Braintree, MA 01531

About this home

Welcome to the William Thrasher House, c.1757! Nestled in a ‘right to farm’ community that embraces green energy you'll find this lovely antique home, thoughtfully maintained to preserve most of its period construction and character. Nicely sized bedrooms and living areas grace this home for comfortable living, including a 1st-floor bedroom. A sweet country kitchen, appointed with open shelving and an ample pantry, overlooks pastoral rear gardens, heirloom orchard and lush fields. Unfinished attic offers potential expanded living space! This home also features a large wood stove for cozy comfort or when energy prices begin to peak. Multiple outbuildings include an attached barn for work, hobby, studio or farm stand, a chicken coop plus three additional utility structures. The property and its gardens have been organically maintained. Tap the maples, harvest the hops and can your veggies! This amazing turn-key homestead or retreat is ready for you to enjoy a back-to-the-land lifestyle!

Single-familyProperty Type

1757Year Built

3.76 acresLot Size

$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Tina Kolb Diaz • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Bought with Nathan Daniel • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73011859

Redfin Estimate

$395,190

$45K since sold in August 2022$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($392K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$425,000
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$430,000
B
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$390,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,675 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$350,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$385,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$370,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft
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Market trends in 01531, MA

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$490K

$110K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

13 days MoM

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Sale history for 71 Old Turnpike Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73011859

Aug 29, 2022

Sold

$350,000

$243/sq ft

Jul 13, 2022

Listed

$329,000

$228/sq ft

MLS PIN #72242098

Apr 20, 2018

Sold

$270,000

$188/sq ft

Feb 8, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 12, 2017

Listed

$295,000

$205/sq ft

+24

Welcome to the William Thrasher House, a c.1757 saltbox waiting for her new steward! Known locally as the Black Hen Farm, this lovely antique home has been thoughtfully maintained while carefully preserving its period construction and character. Nicely sized bedrooms and living areas grace this home for comfortable living. The sweet, bright kitchen appointed with open shelving and ample pantry overlooks the pastoral rear gardens, heirloom orchard and lush fields. This true homestead boasts multiple outbuildings including a recently renovated barn (work/hobby/livestock), a chicken coop and garden shed, plus two additional utility structures. Endless possibilities! Property has been organically maintained throughout current ownership including the kitchen, herb and flower gardens--all intentionally planted to the period of the home. An amazing turn-key hobby/homestead is ready for the next family to love and enjoy a back-to-the-land lifestyle!

Public Records

Aug 29, 2008

Sold

$250,000

$174/sq ft

MLS PIN #70714021

Aug 29, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 2008

Sold

$250,000

$174/sq ft

Jul 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Feb 18, 2008

Listed

$275,000

$191/sq ft

Circa 1757 Restored Colonial Saltbox. Step back in time & enjoy warmth & comfort of this wonderful home. Features original wide pine & unusual maple floors, walk-up attic, exposed beams, wainscotting, chair rails, pantry, nooks & crannies. New roof in front, Brosco windows w/reclaimed glass, sills replaced, fully insulated, reinforced rafters. Beautiful gardens, stream runs through pastoral beauty, tool shed, chicken coop, garage/barn/carriage house is perfect for horses. Room for expansion.

Public Records

Oct 20, 2004

Sold

$58,000

$40/sq ft

MLS PIN #30174097

Dec 9, 1997

Sold

$102,500

$71/sq ft

Oct 21, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 1997

Listed

$109,000

$76/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,145 (+10.7%)

$55,600 + $294,900

$350,500

2022

$4,648 (−2.3%)

$44,200 + $241,800

$286,000

2021

$4,755 (+3.0%)

$41,400 + $230,800

$272,200

2020

$4,618 (+4.4%)

$41,400 + $225,200

$266,600

2019

$4,423 (+16.6%)

$41,400 + $218,800

$260,200

2018

$3,793 (+5.2%)

$44,200 + $171,800

$216,000

2017

$3,607 (+3.8%)

$47,400 + $152,300

$199,700

2016

$3,475 (−0.7%)

$47,400 + $152,300

$199,700

2015

$3,498 (+0.9%)

$54,000 + $161,400

$215,400

2014

$3,466 (+2.6%)

$53,900 + $158,200

$212,100

2013

$3,379 (+6.5%)

$53,900 + $158,200

$212,100

2012

$3,174 (−11.2%)

$66,500 + $132,400

$198,900

2011

$3,573 (+3.9%)

$65,200 + $166,200

$231,400

2010

$3,439 (+40.1%)

$69,300 + $176,700

$246,000

2009

$2,455

$76,700 + $109,300

$186,000

Tax history for 71 Old Turnpike Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,145 (+10.7%)

$55,600 + $294,900

$350,500

2022

$4,648 (−2.3%)

$44,200 + $241,800

$286,000

2021

$4,755 (+3.0%)

$41,400 + $230,800

$272,200

2020

$4,618 (+4.4%)

$41,400 + $225,200

$266,600

2019

$4,423 (+16.6%)

$41,400 + $218,800

$260,200

2018

$3,793 (+5.2%)

$44,200 + $171,800

$216,000

2017

$3,607 (+3.8%)

$47,400 + $152,300

$199,700

2016

$3,475 (−0.7%)

$47,400 + $152,300

$199,700

2015

$3,498 (+0.9%)

$54,000 + $161,400

$215,400

2014

$3,466 (+2.6%)

$53,900 + $158,200

$212,100

2013

$3,379 (+6.5%)

$53,900 + $158,200

$212,100

2012

$3,174 (−11.2%)

$66,500 + $132,400

$198,900

2011

$3,573 (+3.9%)

$65,200 + $166,200

$231,400

2010

$3,439 (+40.1%)

$69,300 + $176,700

$246,000

2009

$2,455

$76,700 + $109,300

$186,000

*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

3.76 Acres

Year renovated

1978

Sq. Ft.

2,520

Year built

1815

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1645361

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Dirt Floor

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

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Satellite, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,440
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage, Barn/Stable, Satellite Dish, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.76
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,647.50
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Wood Stove
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Travel east of Rt. 67 on Old Turnpike Rd. toward Oakham town line.
UnparsedAddress: 71 Old Turnpike Rd, New Braintree MA 01531

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area
HorseYN: Yes

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1815
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Worcester County
APN: 1645361

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Plug-In Light In Kitchen.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Oakham Center School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

Quabbin Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

3/10

Quabbin Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

New Braintree, MA • 01531

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$376,000 – $455,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2395 Old Turnpike Road, Oakham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1756 Sq. Ft.	$590,393
LOT 1 Barre Road, New Braintree, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$394,404

Address	Redfin Estimate
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