A perfect home for a small family, or efficient retirement home with a first floor bedroom/office and full bath. All major systems are updated: roof, furnace, electrical, oil tank, water filter, windows, bulkhead, vinyl siding and interior paint. Kitchen is new and magazine quality, bath is superb. Everything is done! Wndrfl 8 x 24 four season porch off LR is room 7. Walk the children to Town's stellar k-6 school OR to the adjacent Montessori school w/o crossing a street. Cellar clean and dry with excellent storage capacity and plenty of room for activities like exercise equipment.
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Market trends in 01366, MA
Last updated August 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 50 New Salem Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71512898
Jan 20, 2014
Sold
$162,000
$120/sq ft
Nov 7, 2013
Contingent
—
Oct 12, 2013
Price Changed
$165,000
$122/sq ft
Oct 12, 2013
Relisted
—
Jul 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2013
Listed
$172,500
$128/sq ft
MLS PIN #70244549
Nov 1, 2005
Sold
$179,900
$133/sq ft
Aug 26, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2005
Listed
$179,900
$133/sq ft
4 Room, 2 bedroom expandable Cape on 1.1 acres. Pretty setting on flat lot in the beautiful Town of Petersham. Features replacement vinyl windows, vinyl siding, paved driveway and additional unfinished rooms on second floor. Will need some updating, but a great starter home. Near Petersham Center School and the post office. Seller to install new Title V septic system.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,975 (+16.6%)
$51,500 + $136,900
$188,400
2022
$2,551 (−8.0%)
$51,500 + $136,900
$188,400
2021
$2,774 (−3.0%)
$46,900 + $134,300
$181,200
2020
$2,859 (+8.1%)
$40,600 + $124,000
$164,600
2019
$2,644 (+4.3%)
$35,600 + $120,600
$156,200
2018
$2,534 (+1.0%)
$34,200 + $120,600
$154,800
2017
$2,509 (−1.4%)
$37,700 + $117,300
$155,000
2016
$2,545 (−2.5%)
$37,700 + $117,300
$155,000
2015
$2,611 (+6.7%)
$37,700 + $116,000
$153,700
2014
$2,448 (−1.6%)
$37,700 + $116,000
$153,700
2013
$2,487 (+10.5%)
$37,700 + $116,000
$153,700
2012
$2,251 (+2.4%)
$37,700 + $107,400
$145,100
2011
$2,199 (+1.9%)
$41,900 + $113,300
$155,200
2010
$2,157 (+7.7%)
$41,900 + $120,300
$162,200
2009
$2,003
$41,900 + $119,900
$161,800
Tax history for 50 New Salem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,975 (+16.6%)
$51,500 + $136,900
$188,400
2022
$2,551 (−8.0%)
$51,500 + $136,900
$188,400
2021
$2,774 (−3.0%)
$46,900 + $134,300
$181,200
2020
$2,859 (+8.1%)
$40,600 + $124,000
$164,600
2019
$2,644 (+4.3%)
$35,600 + $120,600
$156,200
2018
$2,534 (+1.0%)
$34,200 + $120,600
$154,800
2017
$2,509 (−1.4%)
$37,700 + $117,300
$155,000
2016
$2,545 (−2.5%)
$37,700 + $117,300
$155,000
2015
$2,611 (+6.7%)
$37,700 + $116,000
$153,700
2014
$2,448 (−1.6%)
$37,700 + $116,000
$153,700
2013
$2,487 (+10.5%)
$37,700 + $116,000
$153,700
2012
$2,251 (+2.4%)
$37,700 + $107,400
$145,100
2011
$2,199 (+1.9%)
$41,900 + $113,300
$155,200
2010
$2,157 (+7.7%)
$41,900 + $120,300
$162,200
2009
$2,003
$41,900 + $119,900
$161,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: One block from Petersham Center School and Post Office, short walk from Montessori School.
UnparsedAddress: 50 New Salem Rd, Petersham MA 01366
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,123
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3213228
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Petersham Center
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi
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 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% 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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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
$307,000 – $371,000
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