Two bedroom single-level home with potential for expansion on quiet country road. Open concept living area. Ample road frontage. Most major systems updated within past 7 years. New roof, board and batten siding, and septic system. Private location with no neighbors in sight. Close to Quabbin Reservoir. Living on West Road offers remarkable opportunities. For anyone who loves being outdoors, there are so many things to do…amazing birding, animal tracking, mountain biking and road cycling, running trails galore and incredible hiking trails. Perfect for a small family or weekend retreat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
7.11 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Paquet• Hardwick-Petersham Properties
Bought with Tracy Sladen• Aberman Associates, Inc.
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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 217 West Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72690102
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$231,000
$154/sq ft
Aug 6, 2020
Listed
$255,900
$171/sq ft
Jul 17, 2020
Sold
$231,000
$154/sq ft
Jul 13, 2020
Listed
$255,900
$171/sq ft
MLS PIN #71458126
Nov 1, 2013
Sold
$100,000
$67/sq ft
Jun 3, 2013
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2013
Price Changed
$149,900
$100/sq ft
Nov 16, 2012
Listed
$159,900
$107/sq ft
+3
Charming Country Cottage with attached barn/garage. Set on 7 acres of rolling country land. The back yard has some gardens and rolling hills, there is a stream nearby also. Living room has a fireplace, and dining area, the kitchen is a galley kitchen for entertaining, the home office has a fireplace and the laundry area leads into the barn. The second bedroom has builtin drawers and cedar closets, the master bedroom is in the rear of the house and overloks the serene back yard.
Public Records
Jun 30, 1987
Sold
$110,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,379 (+16.6%)
$72,800 + $141,200
$214,000
2022
$2,898 (−1.5%)
$72,800 + $141,200
$214,000
2021
$2,941 (−3.7%)
$66,100 + $126,000
$192,100
2020
$3,054 (+6.2%)
$57,600 + $118,200
$175,800
2019
$2,876 (+4.8%)
$50,400 + $119,500
$169,900
2018
$2,745 (+1.4%)
$48,200 + $119,500
$167,700
2017
$2,707 (−1.4%)
$50,200 + $117,000
$167,200
2016
$2,745 (−2.3%)
$50,200 + $117,000
$167,200
2015
$2,810 (+6.6%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2014
$2,635 (−1.5%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2013
$2,676 (+4.3%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2012
$2,565 (+1.2%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2011
$2,535 (+2.1%)
$56,800 + $122,100
$178,900
2010
$2,482 (+6.1%)
$56,800 + $129,800
$186,600
2009
$2,339
$56,800 + $132,100
$188,900
Tax history for 217 West Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,379 (+16.6%)
$72,800 + $141,200
$214,000
2022
$2,898 (−1.5%)
$72,800 + $141,200
$214,000
2021
$2,941 (−3.7%)
$66,100 + $126,000
$192,100
2020
$3,054 (+6.2%)
$57,600 + $118,200
$175,800
2019
$2,876 (+4.8%)
$50,400 + $119,500
$169,900
2018
$2,745 (+1.4%)
$48,200 + $119,500
$167,700
2017
$2,707 (−1.4%)
$50,200 + $117,000
$167,200
2016
$2,745 (−2.3%)
$50,200 + $117,000
$167,200
2015
$2,810 (+6.6%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2014
$2,635 (−1.5%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2013
$2,676 (+4.3%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2012
$2,565 (+1.2%)
$49,600 + $115,800
$165,400
2011
$2,535 (+2.1%)
$56,800 + $122,100
$178,900
2010
$2,482 (+6.1%)
$56,800 + $129,800
$186,600
2009
$2,339
$56,800 + $132,100
$188,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3213994
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,496
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Barn/Stable, Screens
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 7.11
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,054
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 122 to West Road. 1.5 miles on left
UnparsedAddress: 217 West Rd, Petersham MA 01366
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3213994
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Appliances Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Petersham Center
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $480,000
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