This warm New England cape is tucked away just far enough to give you plenty of peace & privacy, yet still close to area shopping & amenities! The 2.76 acre lot has plenty of room for recreational enjoyment & gardening, & comes with a barn for extra storage. Enjoy the well thought out floor plan with the main floor featuring a nice eat in kitchen, spacious living room, full bath, main floor bedroom and a bright study. Don't need a study? Extra room can be a playroom, library, craft room or more! Upstairs has an open landing room/loft, and 2 additional bedrooms including the master with master bathroom and walk in closet. Many recent updates including roof 2011, furnace 2016, oil tank 2011, hot water heater 2019, septic 2010, well pump 2011, windows and doors 2015. That plus low maintenance vinyl siding make this house move in ready! Hiking trails right across the street & Wachusett Mt. close by. Showings will be Sat. 7/11 by appointment only from 10-2. Call for your time slot today
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
2.76 acresLot Size
$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Packard• Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester
Bought with Kimberly McGrath• Janice Mitchell R.E., Inc
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$237,835
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Market trends in 01541, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
101.0%
0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$697K
$205 MoM
Avg. days on market
25d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
16
4 MoM
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Sale history for 408 Ball Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72667731
Aug 28, 2020
Sold
$290,000
$201/sq ft
Jul 8, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 29, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 11, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 4, 2020
Listed
$299,900
$208/sq ft
MLS PIN #71400043
Sep 21, 2012
Sold
$182,500
$127/sq ft
Aug 13, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 10, 2012
Price Changed
$189,900
$132/sq ft
Jul 27, 2012
Price Changed
$199,900
$139/sq ft
Jul 9, 2012
Price Changed
$209,900
$146/sq ft
Jun 21, 2012
Listed
$219,900
$153/sq ft
+12
Remodeled cape on beautiful spacious lot. Unique cottage style home -bright and sunny. Eat-in kitchen with new counter-tops, flooring, kitchen appliances. All new flooring though-out. Large detached barn garage. New roof 2011, new septic 2010, well pump and tank - 2011, oil tank-2011 updated plumbing, wiring. Freshly painted interior. Master bedroom and bath. Move right in. Move to Princeton! Title v complete.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,304 (+3.0%)
$106,000 + $178,300
$284,300
2022
$4,179 (+7.8%)
$106,000 + $160,500
$266,500
2021
$3,877 (+2.9%)
$106,000 + $134,500
$240,500
2020
$3,768 (+0.6%)
$106,000 + $131,700
$237,700
2019
$3,745 (+0.6%)
$103,400 + $130,400
$233,800
2018
$3,722 (−2.9%)
$94,700 + $120,700
$215,400
2017
$3,835 (−0.1%)
$139,000 + $76,700
$215,700
2016
$3,839 (+2.3%)
$139,000 + $76,700
$215,700
2015
$3,754 (+0.3%)
$136,600 + $80,400
$217,000
2014
$3,741 (−11.2%)
$136,600 + $80,400
$217,000
2013
$4,211 (+3.9%)
$136,600 + $104,000
$240,600
2012
$4,052 (+14.2%)
$136,600 + $104,000
$240,600
2011
$3,547 (−5.6%)
$132,600 + $91,300
$223,900
2010
$3,756 (+4.0%)
$144,900 + $99,300
$244,200
2009
$3,611
$155,000 + $106,700
$261,700
Tax history for 408 Ball Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,304 (+3.0%)
$106,000 + $178,300
$284,300
2022
$4,179 (+7.8%)
$106,000 + $160,500
$266,500
2021
$3,877 (+2.9%)
$106,000 + $134,500
$240,500
2020
$3,768 (+0.6%)
$106,000 + $131,700
$237,700
2019
$3,745 (+0.6%)
$103,400 + $130,400
$233,800
2018
$3,722 (−2.9%)
$94,700 + $120,700
$215,400
2017
$3,835 (−0.1%)
$139,000 + $76,700
$215,700
2016
$3,839 (+2.3%)
$139,000 + $76,700
$215,700
2015
$3,754 (+0.3%)
$136,600 + $80,400
$217,000
2014
$3,741 (−11.2%)
$136,600 + $80,400
$217,000
2013
$4,211 (+3.9%)
$136,600 + $104,000
$240,600
2012
$4,052 (+14.2%)
$136,600 + $104,000
$240,600
2011
$3,547 (−5.6%)
$132,600 + $91,300
$223,900
2010
$3,756 (+4.0%)
$144,900 + $99,300
$244,200
2009
$3,611
$155,000 + $106,700
$261,700
*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
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.76 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3526846
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Barn, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Gas Stove
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Loft, Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,440
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Barn/Stable
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.76
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,768
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 62 to Ball Hill Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 408 Ball Hill Rd, Princeton MA 01541
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Worcester County
APN: 3526846
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Chandelier In Purple Bedroom, Green Safe In Den
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Thomas Prince School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Wachusett Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
7/10
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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 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Princeton, MA • 01541
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$442,000 – $535,000
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