Looking for privacy with lots of hiking trails nearby and a Wildlife Habitat Area in the backyard... then come check out this well maintained Farmhouse built around 1800 on approximately 17.8 acres with 3 possibly 4 bedrooms, 1 bath and first floor laundry. 2nd floor has 2 rooms and an attic area for storage. Upgrades include Buderas Heating System, Water Tank and Metal Roof. There is also a detached 2 car garage included. This property is minutes from the Quabbin Reservoir and across from the Harvard Forest for year round outdoor activities. Good commuter location and a Great homesteading property with lots of land to have gardens and enjoy the outdoors for years to come.
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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
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Sale history for 42 Barre Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73210523
Apr 24, 2024
Sold
$410,500
$258/sq ft
Mar 18, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2024
Listed
$375,000
$236/sq ft
MLS PIN #71002435
Feb 3, 2010
Sold
$92,500
$58/sq ft
Dec 11, 2009
Contingent
—
Nov 17, 2009
Listed
$114,900
$72/sq ft
Septic passed inspection!! Old farmhouse in need of some attention such as roofing, scraping and painting exterior.Comfortable floor plan, and extra attic room for storage. Older, dual fuel boiler. Two car garage has concrete floor. Part of acreage is wet, good for wildlife viewing! This property could be very attractive with some hard work--build quick equity at this price!
MLS PIN #30672167
Sep 4, 2003
Sold
$187,500
$118/sq ft
Sep 2, 2003
Listing Removed
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Dec 3, 2002
Listed
$189,900
$119/sq ft
18 ACRES IS NOT SUITABLE FOR HORSES OR SUBDIVISION. OCCUPY IMMEDIATELY. CHARMING 4 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH NO NEIGHBORS IN SIGHT. LARGE POND AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY, WILDLIFE GALORE. BRIGHT, SUNNY, APPEALING SPACIOUS FARMHOUSE.
MLS PIN #30312918
Feb 29, 2000
Sold
$122,000
$77/sq ft
Feb 17, 2000
Listing Removed
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Apr 22, 1999
Listed
$124,900
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,734 (+16.6%)
$97,400 + $139,100
$236,500
2022
$3,202 (−6.9%)
$97,400 + $139,100
$236,500
2021
$3,440 (−3.7%)
$88,200 + $136,500
$224,700
2020
$3,571 (+6.8%)
$77,200 + $128,400
$205,600
2019
$3,344 (+5.1%)
$67,600 + $129,900
$197,500
2018
$3,182 (−0.7%)
$64,500 + $129,900
$194,400
2017
$3,204 (−1.4%)
$66,100 + $131,800
$197,900
2016
$3,250 (−2.0%)
$66,100 + $131,800
$197,900
2015
$3,318 (+6.7%)
$64,800 + $130,500
$195,300
2014
$3,111 (−1.6%)
$64,800 + $130,500
$195,300
2013
$3,160 (+10.5%)
$64,800 + $130,500
$195,300
2012
$2,860 (+0.1%)
$64,800 + $119,600
$184,400
2011
$2,857 (−3.4%)
$75,900 + $125,700
$201,600
2010
$2,958 (+2.4%)
$75,900 + $146,500
$222,400
2009
$2,889
$75,900 + $157,500
$233,400
Tax history for 42 Barre Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,734 (+16.6%)
$97,400 + $139,100
$236,500
2022
$3,202 (−6.9%)
$97,400 + $139,100
$236,500
2021
$3,440 (−3.7%)
$88,200 + $136,500
$224,700
2020
$3,571 (+6.8%)
$77,200 + $128,400
$205,600
2019
$3,344 (+5.1%)
$67,600 + $129,900
$197,500
2018
$3,182 (−0.7%)
$64,500 + $129,900
$194,400
2017
$3,204 (−1.4%)
$66,100 + $131,800
$197,900
2016
$3,250 (−2.0%)
$66,100 + $131,800
$197,900
2015
$3,318 (+6.7%)
$64,800 + $130,500
$195,300
2014
$3,111 (−1.6%)
$64,800 + $130,500
$195,300
2013
$3,160 (+10.5%)
$64,800 + $130,500
$195,300
2012
$2,860 (+0.1%)
$64,800 + $119,600
$184,400
2011
$2,857 (−3.4%)
$75,900 + $125,700
$201,600
2010
$2,958 (+2.4%)
$75,900 + $146,500
$222,400
2009
$2,889
$75,900 + $157,500
$233,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.