Welcome to 163 Hardwick Rd. This charming Cape-style home sits on just over an acre just moments from peaceful downtown Petersham. Inside, you'll be greeted by an abundance of natural light welcoming you into a warm post-and-beam, open-concept layout anchored by a cozy fieldstone fireplace. The first floor offers a full bath featuring a classic claw-foot tub, while upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms and a second full bath. A full walk-out basement provides plenty of storage or the opportunity to create additional living space. This lot is beautiful, the property is enhanced by established gardens, fruit trees, a spacious lawn, and a deck thoughtfully located off of the kitchen—perfect for enjoying the tranquility of this rural setting. Beyond the small-town charm this property offers the convenience of everyday functionality, this is a must-see to truly appreciate all it has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Kaitlyn Flynn• The Neighborhood Realty Group
Bought with Benjamin Hause• Keller Williams Realty North Central
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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
4
3 MoM
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Sale history for 163 Hardwick St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73433047
Nov 13, 2025
Sold
$400,000
$314/sq ft
Sep 29, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2025
Listed
$385,000
$302/sq ft
MLS PIN #72551462
Oct 16, 2019
Sold
$230,000
$181/sq ft
Sep 5, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2019
Listed
$239,900
$188/sq ft
+5
Great house on just over an acre of partially open land. Beautiful garden area to grow your own veggies. Fruit trees, as well as well maintained raspberry and blackberry bushes are there for your dining pleasure. Trees and shrubs protect you from the roadway. Close to routes 122 and 2, for an easy commute to busy places. Updates completed by seller: insulated exterior basement wall, renovated upstairs bathroom and deck adding a pergola, new gas stove, fridge and dishwasher. New shed, all new energy efficient cellular shades throughout house. Open concept livingroom/dining/kitchen has reclaimed beams and a beautiful stone fireplace. Just bring your own touches to suit your taste!
MLS PIN #72056009
Dec 27, 2016
Sold
$196,500
$154/sq ft
Oct 17, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2016
Listed
$199,900
$157/sq ft
+25
Welcome to beautiful Petersham! This 1920's cape style home has attractive original features nicely integrated with a complete renovation--second floor expansion was completed in 2013. Striking open concept first floor with hardwood floors and exposed posts and beams which create living, dining, sitting and home office areas. So many windows! Beautiful stone fireplace. Back deck off the Kitchen overlooks private back yard and fire pit. Whole house fan, pull down attic stairs, and lots of storage in basement. Sellers installed a 400'+ foot well in 2015, roof and vinyl windows are also recent. Buderus boiler and 200AMP electrical service. And 'just in case', this home comes complete with a generator and generator transfer switch/panel in the walk out basement. Petersham has a central General Store, a lush town common with Farmers Market and bandstand, a Montessori School, the Petersham Curling Club, and is home to the 3,000 acre Harvard University Forest ecological research area.
MLS PIN #71671022
Jun 18, 2014
Sold
$193,500
$152/sq ft
May 7, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2014
Listed
$198,500
$156/sq ft
MLS PIN #71325496
Mar 15, 2012
Sold
$75,000
$59/sq ft
Jan 20, 2012
Contingent
—
Jan 9, 2012
Listed
$75,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,502 (+16.6%)
$53,600 + $168,200
$221,800
2022
$3,003 (−8.2%)
$53,600 + $168,200
$221,800
2021
$3,273 (−3.4%)
$48,700 + $165,100
$213,800
2020
$3,387 (+8.1%)
$42,200 + $152,800
$195,000
2019
$3,132 (+4.2%)
$37,000 + $148,000
$185,000
2018
$3,006 (+0.8%)
$35,600 + $148,000
$183,600
2017
$2,981 (−1.4%)
$37,600 + $146,500
$184,100
2016
$3,023 (−2.5%)
$37,600 + $146,500
$184,100
2015
$3,102 (+62.2%)
$37,600 + $145,000
$182,600
2014
$1,913 (−3.7%)
$37,600 + $82,500
$120,100
2013
$1,987 (+4.3%)
$37,600 + $85,200
$122,800
2012
$1,905 (+2.1%)
$37,600 + $85,200
$122,800
2011
$1,865 (+2.3%)
$41,800 + $89,800
$131,600
2010
$1,823 (+0.2%)
$41,800 + $95,300
$137,100
2009
$1,820
$41,800 + $105,200
$147,000
Tax history for 163 Hardwick St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,502 (+16.6%)
$53,600 + $168,200
$221,800
2022
$3,003 (−8.2%)
$53,600 + $168,200
$221,800
2021
$3,273 (−3.4%)
$48,700 + $165,100
$213,800
2020
$3,387 (+8.1%)
$42,200 + $152,800
$195,000
2019
$3,132 (+4.2%)
$37,000 + $148,000
$185,000
2018
$3,006 (+0.8%)
$35,600 + $148,000
$183,600
2017
$2,981 (−1.4%)
$37,600 + $146,500
$184,100
2016
$3,023 (−2.5%)
$37,600 + $146,500
$184,100
2015
$3,102 (+62.2%)
$37,600 + $145,000
$182,600
2014
$1,913 (−3.7%)
$37,600 + $82,500
$120,100
2013
$1,987 (+4.3%)
$37,600 + $85,200
$122,800
2012
$1,905 (+2.1%)
$37,600 + $85,200
$122,800
2011
$1,865 (+2.3%)
$41,800 + $89,800
$131,600
2010
$1,823 (+0.2%)
$41,800 + $95,300
$137,100
2009
$1,820
$41,800 + $105,200
$147,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3213268
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,274
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.07
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,050
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
Location
Location Information
Directions: See GPS
UnparsedAddress: 163 Hardwick St, Petersham MA 01366
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,274
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3213268
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Wood Stove Not To Convey With Property.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Petersham Center
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
22% 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
Petersham, MA • 01366
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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
$404,000 – $488,000
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