This is your rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained c.1790 antique cape on 17 private acres located in the peaceful town of Petersham. Post and beam construction featuring wide plank wood flooring, two fireplaces, exposed beam ceilings, two car garage, and a horse stable. Nicely updated but still holds it’s original antique charm. Past updates include roof, replacement windows, electrical panel, siding, furnace, and hot water heater. A new septic system was installed in 2013. Enjoy the world of nature from the wrap-around stone patio or the screened porch overlooking your backyard. This 17 acre lot includes a brook, fruit trees, wildlife, perennial gardens, stone walls, trails to explore, and a horse paddock. Seller has also listed the cottage across the street, see mls #72985551.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
17 acresLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Dell'Ovo• Local Realty Pro
Bought with Corey Morgan• Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
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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 301 West Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72987502
Sep 2, 2022
Sold
$415,000
$197/sq ft
Jun 28, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2022
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2022
Listed
$395,000
$187/sq ft
MLS PIN #71434108
Jan 25, 2013
Sold
$225,000
$107/sq ft
Nov 8, 2012
Contingent
—
Sep 12, 2012
Listed
$278,500
$132/sq ft
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Antique Cape- step back in time in this wonderfully maintained 1790's country home. Located on 16 + acres on a quiet country road near the Quabbin Reservoir. Wide board flooring throughout. Beamed ceilings, 2 Fireplaces, Spacious rooms. Enjoy the view of the back yard with its fruit trees and garden from the patio or screened porch. Many updates since 2000 including reshingling the roof, new siding, furnace, hot water heater, and electric panel. 3 miles to the historic Petersham Common.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,352 (+16.6%)
$99,700 + $175,900
$275,600
2022
$3,732 (−7.2%)
$99,700 + $175,900
$275,600
2021
$4,023 (−4.0%)
$90,300 + $172,500
$262,800
2020
$4,191 (+5.6%)
$79,100 + $162,200
$241,300
2019
$3,968 (+4.8%)
$69,300 + $165,100
$234,400
2018
$3,785 (+3.4%)
$66,100 + $165,100
$231,200
2017
$3,661 (−1.4%)
$67,400 + $158,700
$226,100
2016
$3,713 (−3.1%)
$67,400 + $158,700
$226,100
2015
$3,830 (+6.7%)
$66,000 + $159,400
$225,400
2014
$3,591 (−8.1%)
$66,000 + $159,400
$225,400
2013
$3,906 (+14.4%)
$66,000 + $175,400
$241,400
2012
$3,414 (+0.9%)
$60,700 + $159,400
$220,100
2011
$3,384 (+2.1%)
$70,700 + $168,100
$238,800
2010
$3,314 (−2.0%)
$70,700 + $178,500
$249,200
2009
$3,383
$70,700 + $202,600
$273,300
Tax history for 301 West Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,352 (+16.6%)
$99,700 + $175,900
$275,600
2022
$3,732 (−7.2%)
$99,700 + $175,900
$275,600
2021
$4,023 (−4.0%)
$90,300 + $172,500
$262,800
2020
$4,191 (+5.6%)
$79,100 + $162,200
$241,300
2019
$3,968 (+4.8%)
$69,300 + $165,100
$234,400
2018
$3,785 (+3.4%)
$66,100 + $165,100
$231,200
2017
$3,661 (−1.4%)
$67,400 + $158,700
$226,100
2016
$3,713 (−3.1%)
$67,400 + $158,700
$226,100
2015
$3,830 (+6.7%)
$66,000 + $159,400
$225,400
2014
$3,591 (−8.1%)
$66,000 + $159,400
$225,400
2013
$3,906 (+14.4%)
$66,000 + $175,400
$241,400
2012
$3,414 (+0.9%)
$60,700 + $159,400
$220,100
2011
$3,384 (+2.1%)
$70,700 + $168,100
$238,800
2010
$3,314 (−2.0%)
$70,700 + $178,500
$249,200
2009
$3,383
$70,700 + $202,600
$273,300
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,110
Year built
1770
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3213984
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,110
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 17
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
Frontage Length: 675
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,023
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 301 West Rd, Petersham MA 01366
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,110
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1770
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3213984
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Petersham Center
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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 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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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
$473,000 – $573,000
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