Welcome to 1303 Calkins Road, a unique opportunity offering comfortable living with built-in income potential. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath raised ranch sits on almost an acre corner lot with excellent visibility on Route 20 and is zoned for highway business use. The open floor plan features a spacious kitchen with island, open to the large living room and dining space. The bright sunroom off the primary bedroom is perfect for a home office, sitting room, or hobby space. Enjoy a private backyard and one-car garage along with ample parking. The finished lower level (approx. 594 sq. ft.) is currently leased to a long-term business tenant generating $900 per month to help offset your mortgage. Looking ahead, the business space offers excellent potential for your own home-based business. While the home could benefit from cosmetic updates, the flexible layout, rental income, and future possibilities make this a truly rare opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$157Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by King Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA
Listed by Billie Jean Petrie• Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA
Bought with My Nguyen• Century 21 AllPoints Realty
Est. $2,540 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1303 Calkins Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73550753
Oct 1, 2026
Sold
$290,000
$157/sq ft
Sep 5, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
$300,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1999
Sold
$144,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,680 (+3.7%)
$59,000 + $178,300
$237,300
2021
$4,514 (+3.5%)
$57,100 + $136,800
$193,900
2020
$4,361 (+2.3%)
$57,100 + $129,100
$186,200
2019
$4,264 (+2.9%)
$57,100 + $129,100
$186,200
2018
$4,144 (+3.0%)
$55,500 + $125,400
$180,900
2017
$4,025 (+2.0%)
$55,500 + $125,400
$180,900
2016
$3,948 (+3.9%)
$53,900 + $124,000
$177,900
2015
$3,798 (+6.4%)
$53,900 + $124,000
$177,900
2014
$3,569 (+6.8%)
$53,900 + $124,000
$177,900
2013
$3,342 (+3.0%)
$56,200 + $123,400
$179,600
2012
$3,245 (−1.0%)
$62,600 + $123,600
$186,200
2011
$3,279
$62,600 + $123,600
$186,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
3145186
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
HB
Highway Business District
The Highway Business Zone is intended to allow auto-accommodating commercial development in areas along highways that have already been predominantly built in this manner and in some new highway areas. This zone allows for a range of retail and service businesses with a local or regional market. Due to the size and scope of these businesses, they are not in character with the business zones located within the central business areas of the Town. These businesses are expected to be auto-accommodating. The zone's development standards will promote attractive development and more open and pleasant street appearance. It is hoped that the resulting development will be aesthetically pleasing for motorists, pedestrians and the businesses themselves
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Spaces: 11
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Home Office, Home Office-Separate Entry, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,848
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1848
Below Grade Finished Area: 594
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.9
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,126
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Route 20 and Calkins rd near old Kmart
UnparsedAddress: 1303 Calkins Rd, Palmer MA 01069
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 3145186
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Old Mill Pond Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Palmer High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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Climate risks
Flood Factor
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Fire Factor
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4/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palmer, MA • 01069
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Palmer. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $377,000
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