Welcome home to historic Petersham. This picturesque community is nestled deep into Central Massachusetts North Quabbin region and offers breath taking scenery and the beauty of the Quabbin Reservoir. Just off the common sits this fully updated 1700’s antique home with a 2014 addition that brings the centuries together in beautiful harmony. The home offers an elegant and historic feel throughout while the updates to the amazing kitchen and master bedroom suite, etc. allow for modern day amenities that are unsurpassed. Enjoy the back room/enclosed porch on most any night while watching nature in your backyard. The property is lined with stone walls that beckon a time gone by. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, updated utilities but maintains its historic charm. The living room and formal dining beautifully display the homes gorgeous post and construction along with it's 5 fireplaces. Petersham is just over an hour to Boston and Springfield, 30 mins to Worcester, 40 mins to Amherst
Single-familyProperty Type
1738Year Built
2.85 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Brown• Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
Bought with Maureen Harmonay• Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord
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Market trends in 01366, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
102.2%
+1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$423K
$105K MoM
Avg. days on market
55d
34 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 37 S Main St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72779090
Apr 29, 2021
Sold
$425,000
$122/sq ft
Jan 25, 2021
Listed
$425,000
$122/sq ft
MLS PIN #71767384
Dec 1, 2014
Contingent
—
Dec 1, 2014
Sold
$425,000
$122/sq ft
Nov 10, 2014
Listed
$425,000
$122/sq ft
+6
Just being finished--2,000 s.f. renovation and 1,000 s.f addition. Own a Truly Rare piece of History....The Best of Old and the Best of New. The William Peckham House, ca 1783: Restoration of 2000 s.f. front saltbox currently happening with a new 1000 plus s.f. addition. Come see this really wonderful house that is only 60 miles from Boston and less than 200 miles from New york City. This is a vintage home from the 1780's on a 2.8 acres in a wonderful New England town. Total living space is over 3,000 s.f. with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 5 fireplaces on 2.8 acres. Truly the best of old and the best of new. Stop by and take a look at this really fabulous home and a part of history!!
MLS PIN #71239667
Sep 14, 2012
Sold
$152,500
$44/sq ft
Aug 30, 2012
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2012
Price Changed
$162,500
$47/sq ft
Jun 3, 2012
Price Changed
$175,000
$50/sq ft
Apr 30, 2012
Price Changed
$180,000
$52/sq ft
Sep 22, 2011
Price Changed
$189,500
$54/sq ft
Aug 20, 2011
Price Changed
$199,500
$57/sq ft
May 28, 2011
Listed
$228,000
$65/sq ft
+25
The William Peckham House, ca 1783: Restoration of 1700 ft front saltbox mostly complete. Structural work done below, above is magnificent restoration of raised panel walls and even a beehive fireplace. 960 ft rear addition framed, roofed and closed up. Ready to complete to Sam Green's dream specs or make your own choices. Each room in orig house has a beautiful fireplace and large windows. Lots of open yard to enjoy the peace or provide prkng, half of land is seasonally wet with babbling brook
Public Records
May 20, 2008
Sold
$185,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,852 (+16.6%)
$60,600 + $436,700
$497,300
2022
$6,733 (−9.1%)
$60,600 + $436,700
$497,300
2021
$7,409 (−5.9%)
$55,000 + $428,900
$483,900
2020
$7,872 (+7.7%)
$47,700 + $405,500
$453,200
2019
$7,309 (+3.9%)
$41,800 + $389,900
$431,700
2018
$7,037 (+2.8%)
$40,000 + $389,900
$429,900
2017
$6,845 (+1.3%)
$42,000 + $380,800
$422,800
2016
$6,757 (+48.7%)
$42,000 + $369,500
$411,500
2015
$4,543 (+60.6%)
$41,900 + $225,500
$267,400
2014
$2,829 (+0.9%)
$41,900 + $135,700
$177,600
2013
$2,804 (+19.4%)
$41,900 + $131,400
$173,300
2012
$2,348 (+2.6%)
$41,900 + $109,500
$151,400
2011
$2,288 (+1.7%)
$46,900 + $114,600
$161,500
2010
$2,250 (−24.4%)
$46,900 + $122,300
$169,200
2009
$2,977
$57,900 + $182,600
$240,500
Tax history for 37 S Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,852 (+16.6%)
$60,600 + $436,700
$497,300
2022
$6,733 (−9.1%)
$60,600 + $436,700
$497,300
2021
$7,409 (−5.9%)
$55,000 + $428,900
$483,900
2020
$7,872 (+7.7%)
$47,700 + $405,500
$453,200
2019
$7,309 (+3.9%)
$41,800 + $389,900
$431,700
2018
$7,037 (+2.8%)
$40,000 + $389,900
$429,900
2017
$6,845 (+1.3%)
$42,000 + $380,800
$422,800
2016
$6,757 (+48.7%)
$42,000 + $369,500
$411,500
2015
$4,543 (+60.6%)
$41,900 + $225,500
$267,400
2014
$2,829 (+0.9%)
$41,900 + $135,700
$177,600
2013
$2,804 (+19.4%)
$41,900 + $131,400
$173,300
2012
$2,348 (+2.6%)
$41,900 + $109,500
$151,400
2011
$2,288 (+1.7%)
$46,900 + $114,600
$161,500
2010
$2,250 (−24.4%)
$46,900 + $122,300
$169,200
2009
$2,977
$57,900 + $182,600
$240,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.