Bring your animals and your hobbies to this homesteaders paradise on 5.38 acres surrounded by trails leading right from the backyard to the Swift River Reservation. Other features include a jet soaking tub, granite counters, Thermador gas stove, large fenced yard, outdoor shower, and in-ground pool. Enjoy lots of storage in the octagonal barn built by Hardwick Post and Beam. Fruit trees, open fields, high end appliances, woodstoves and fireplaces make this a property where you can homestead in style. House can be heated either by wood or the updated forced hot air system. 3 wood stoves, 2 fireplaces. Both barns have water, electricity and heat. Versatile layout to accommodate a family or individual as the current owners use it as a 2 bedroom. No water filtration system required, unlike many properties in town. New roof on the house in 2014, roof on the barn in 2021.
Single-familyProperty Type
1780Year Built
5.38 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Emily Anderson• Quabbin Gate Real Estate
Bought with Michelle Quinn• Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Wonderful antique cape 2037 sq ft home. In addition, a Hardwick Post & Beam barn over 1800 sq ft. Also included a turnkey 1200 sq ft kennel plus a 2 stall horse barn. All on 5+ acres abutting conservation land. Privacy galore! One of the few homes in Petersham with high speed cable internet and tv. Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, Thermador stove, and Brazilian hardwood flooring. 2 updated baths, updated wiring, windows and furnace. Easily accommodates 12 dogs as kennel, 6 horses, or mix of both as current owner did. Kennel built by Circle B barns in 2010 with water, electric and propane heat. Octagonal barn built by Hardwick Post & Beam has water, electric and oil heat. Suitable for dog business/training center, horses, antique cars, or whatever home/business opportunity you can dream of. So much potential. Home has high speed internet available from Charter Cable because current owner paid thousands to have cable run to them.
MLS PIN #30180790
Jun 30, 1998
Sold
$192,000
$100/sq ft
Jun 25, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 1997
Listed
$219,000
$114/sq ft
RESTORED POST AND BEAM CAPE/L. 4 FPL. 2/BEEHIVE OVENS. WIDE PINE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. DRAMATIC "KEEPING ROOM" BOASTS 12' GRANITE HEARTH.MAGNIFICENT OCTAGONAL P&B BARN. PROPERTY ABUTS CONS.LAND. HIKING,PRIVACY,BEAUTIFUL SETTING. MUST SEE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,540 (+16.6%)
$67,900 + $219,600
$287,500
2022
$3,893 (−8.3%)
$67,900 + $219,600
$287,500
2021
$4,245 (−5.0%)
$61,700 + $215,600
$277,300
2020
$4,469 (+3.7%)
$53,600 + $203,700
$257,300
2019
$4,309 (+4.3%)
$47,000 + $207,500
$254,500
2018
$4,132 (+1.3%)
$44,900 + $207,500
$252,400
2017
$4,078 (−1.4%)
$46,900 + $205,000
$251,900
2016
$4,136 (+2.5%)
$46,900 + $205,000
$251,900
2015
$4,037 (+6.7%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2014
$3,785 (−1.5%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2013
$3,844 (+4.3%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2012
$3,685 (+3.5%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2011
$3,562 (+1.7%)
$38,500 + $212,900
$251,400
2010
$3,501 (−1.0%)
$38,500 + $224,700
$263,200
2009
$3,536
$38,500 + $247,100
$285,600
Tax history for 354 Barre Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,540 (+16.6%)
$67,900 + $219,600
$287,500
2022
$3,893 (−8.3%)
$67,900 + $219,600
$287,500
2021
$4,245 (−5.0%)
$61,700 + $215,600
$277,300
2020
$4,469 (+3.7%)
$53,600 + $203,700
$257,300
2019
$4,309 (+4.3%)
$47,000 + $207,500
$254,500
2018
$4,132 (+1.3%)
$44,900 + $207,500
$252,400
2017
$4,078 (−1.4%)
$46,900 + $205,000
$251,900
2016
$4,136 (+2.5%)
$46,900 + $205,000
$251,900
2015
$4,037 (+6.7%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2014
$3,785 (−1.5%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2013
$3,844 (+4.3%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2012
$3,685 (+3.5%)
$34,600 + $203,000
$237,600
2011
$3,562 (+1.7%)
$38,500 + $212,900
$251,400
2010
$3,501 (−1.0%)
$38,500 + $224,700
$263,200
2009
$3,536
$38,500 + $247,100
$285,600
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,914
Year built
1780
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3213381
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Storage, Barn, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,914
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Kennel, Stone Wall
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 5.38
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,893
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove
Location
Location Information
Directions: Property on the Petersham/Barre town line, no for sale sign.
UnparsedAddress: 354 Barre Rd, Petersham MA 01366
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area
HorseYN: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,914
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1780
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3213381
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Two Lighting Fixtures And Wooden Fixtures In Bathroom
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Petersham Center
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 11.5mi
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
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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48
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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
$472,000 – $571,000
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