OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2017 for $137K

$312,944

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $141/mo

•

646

sq ft

161 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 01366

About this home

What a great cottage/small house. Post and Beam frame by Tom Musco of Royalston Oak; absolutely a work of art. Stress skin panels for high efficiency, natural cedar shakes for beauty and low maintenance. First floor completely open 32 x 17 except for the full bath in the back corner. Spiral staircase to 2/3 loft above providing private sleeping space. Full 3 bedroom septic and artesian well. Solar panels on south side of roof and a high tech control system to keep the batteries charged. YES, this house is off the grid. Lot is almost 1,000 ft deep with 360 ft of frontage, VERY private. And it backs up to TTOR reservation land that contains the Nichewaug Ridge Trail that goes from the Swift River just to the south, to Carter Hill. Just a fabulous trail for walking, XC skiing or mountain biking. Swift River with great fishing and swimming is a very short walk away. Extensive additional trails begin down by the river at the Steel Bridge. A fabulous, year round country retreat or sm home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

7.4 acresLot Size

$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Chuck Berube • Berube Real Estate

Bought with Karen Chenausky • Cetto Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72210807

Redfin Estimate

$312,944

$175K since sold in September 2017$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 22.4% lower than the average sale price ($403K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$315,000
A
1 bed1 bath1,200 sq ft
15 Old East St, Petersham, MA 01366
SOLD SEP 18, 2025
$420,000
B
2 beds1 bath938 sq ft
149 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$425,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,492 sq ft
850 North Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$424,950
D
2 beds1 bath1,142 sq ft
921 Wauwinet Rd, Barre, MA 01005
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$430,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,196 sq ft
815 Wauwinet Rd, Barre, MA 01005
SOLD OCT 21, 2025
$405,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,131 sq ft
42 Glasheen Rd, Petersham, MA 01366

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Market trends in 01366, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

+12.9% MoM

Median sale price

$562K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

60 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 161 Nichewaug Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$2,550 (+16.6%)

$73,300 + $88,200

$161,500

2022

$2,187 (−6.6%)

$73,300 + $88,200

$161,500

2021

$2,342 (−3.1%)

$66,500 + $86,500

$153,000

2020

$2,416 (−1.0%)

$57,900 + $81,200

$139,100

2019

$2,441 (+5.1%)

$50,800 + $93,400

$144,200

2018

$2,323 (+0.5%)

$48,500 + $93,400

$141,900

2017

$2,312 (−1.4%)

$50,500 + $92,300

$142,800

2016

$2,345 (−2.3%)

$50,500 + $92,300

$142,800

2015

$2,401 (+6.7%)

$49,900 + $91,400

$141,300

2014

$2,251 (−1.5%)

$49,900 + $91,400

$141,300

2013

$2,286 (+2.1%)

$49,900 + $91,400

$141,300

2012

$2,240 (+0.8%)

$49,900 + $94,500

$144,400

2011

$2,222 (+2.5%)

$57,100 + $99,700

$156,800

2010

$2,168 (+9.0%)

$57,100 + $105,900

$163,000

2009

$1,989

$57,100 + $103,600

$160,700

Tax history for 161 Nichewaug Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$2,550 (+16.6%)

$73,300 + $88,200

$161,500

2022

$2,187 (−6.6%)

$73,300 + $88,200

$161,500

2021

$2,342 (−3.1%)

$66,500 + $86,500

$153,000

2020

$2,416 (−1.0%)

$57,900 + $81,200

$139,100

2019

$2,441 (+5.1%)

$50,800 + $93,400

$144,200

2018

$2,323 (+0.5%)

$48,500 + $93,400

$141,900

2017

$2,312 (−1.4%)

$50,500 + $92,300

$142,800

2016

$2,345 (−2.3%)

$50,500 + $92,300

$142,800

2015

$2,401 (+6.7%)

$49,900 + $91,400

$141,300

2014

$2,251 (−1.5%)

$49,900 + $91,400

$141,300

2013

$2,286 (+2.1%)

$49,900 + $91,400

$141,300

2012

$2,240 (+0.8%)

$49,900 + $94,500

$144,400

2011

$2,222 (+2.5%)

$57,100 + $99,700

$156,800

2010

$2,168 (+9.0%)

$57,100 + $105,900

$163,000

2009

$1,989

$57,100 + $103,600

$160,700

*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

7.4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

646

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3213413

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 1
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 646
Foundation Area: 544
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: natural
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 7.4
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
Frontage Length: 360
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,390
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater, Propane

Location

Location Information
Directions: East Side of Nichewaug RD, just north of the Swift River
UnparsedAddress: 161 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham MA 01366

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 646
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3213413

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
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Transit

Petersham Center

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi

9/10

Ralph C Mahar Regional School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi

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

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

20% 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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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

$298,000 – $360,000

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Home values near 161 Nichewaug Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$487,689
149 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$431,387

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$505,474
214 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$473,004

Address	Redfin Estimate
164 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1012 Sq. Ft.	—
171 Nichewaug Rd, Petersham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1261 Sq. Ft.	$389,750

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