Beautiful 2 acre building lot ready to go! Seller's loss is your gain. Cleared, leveled, landscaped with established building site and driveway. 3 bedroom septic, well and owned free-standing solar on site!! Bring your plans, your homestead dreams await! Fabulous Whip City high-speed internet service will let you work from home. You're in route to Boston - right off 202 and only 20 minutes to downtown Amherst. This is a rare opportunity to build without significant site costs. New well pump in 2021, two sheds and portable generator will remain for buyer's enjoyment. You'll love it!!
Vacant landProperty Type
2.03 acresLot Size
$187,244Price/Acres
Listed by Christine Lau• 5 College REALTORS®
Bought with Krikorian Property Consultants• Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester
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Market trends in 01355, MA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$352K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
74d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 17 Whitaker Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73052862
Nov 16, 2022
Sold
$95,000
Oct 31, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 27, 2022
Listed
$85,000
MLS PIN #71126998
Jul 29, 2011
Sold
$170,000
Aug 21, 2010
Listed
$177,500
Just off Rt. 202, you can own your private refuge, built in 1992, on 2+ acres protected on 2 sides by 55,000 acres of Quabbin watershed land. 2954 square feet comprise 4 bedrm, 2 bath Cape. Bonus: large wing used as studio space (fomerly potter's studio). Enjoy the spacious, open floor plan for kitchen, living & dining room area with slider to deck. Store wood in large enclosure on deck. Perk:1st fl. laundry, 2 zone propane heat w/ auxilliary ELBB in each room - or just heat with wood stove.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,002 (−2.2%)
$52,700 + $338,300
$391,000
2022
$6,134 (+5.7%)
$52,700 + $271,500
$324,200
2021
$5,803 (+28.2%)
$47,800 + $247,800
$295,600
2020
$4,528 (+38.0%)
$47,800 + $203,200
$251,000
2019
$3,280 (−3.0%)
$47,800 + $138,900
$186,700
2018
$3,383 (+6.0%)
$46,300 + $140,300
$186,600
2017
$3,193 (+4.0%)
$44,200 + $133,900
$178,100
2016
$3,069 (+5.0%)
$44,200 + $133,900
$178,100
2015
$2,924 (+2.2%)
$46,600 + $130,800
$177,400
2014
$2,860 (+4.7%)
$46,600 + $130,800
$177,400
2013
$2,732 (−19.5%)
$46,600 + $130,800
$177,400
2012
$3,393 (+1.5%)
$46,600 + $206,600
$253,200
2011
$3,342
$46,600 + $206,600
$253,200
Tax history for 17 Whitaker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,002 (−2.2%)
$52,700 + $338,300
$391,000
2022
$6,134 (+5.7%)
$52,700 + $271,500
$324,200
2021
$5,803 (+28.2%)
$47,800 + $247,800
$295,600
2020
$4,528 (+38.0%)
$47,800 + $203,200
$251,000
2019
$3,280 (−3.0%)
$47,800 + $138,900
$186,700
2018
$3,383 (+6.0%)
$46,300 + $140,300
$186,600
2017
$3,193 (+4.0%)
$44,200 + $133,900
$178,100
2016
$3,069 (+5.0%)
$44,200 + $133,900
$178,100
2015
$2,924 (+2.2%)
$46,600 + $130,800
$177,400
2014
$2,860 (+4.7%)
$46,600 + $130,800
$177,400
2013
$2,732 (−19.5%)
$46,600 + $130,800
$177,400
2012
$3,393 (+1.5%)
$46,600 + $206,600
$253,200
2011
$3,342
$46,600 + $206,600
$253,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,954
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
4071293
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
PropertySubType: Residential
Lot Information
# of Lots: 1
Lot Size (Acres): 2.03
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 300
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $997.80
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: None
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: On-Site
Location
Location Information
Directions: Close to 202 by Hamilton Orchard. Just south of West St
UnparsedAddress: 17 Whitaker Road, New Salem MA 01355
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,954
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 4071293
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Swift River School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
4/10
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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 94° 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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