Escape to tranquility just across from the babbling Millers River, perfect for trout fishing and wildlife sightings. This 5-room, 2-bedroom bungalow sits on approximately 2 acres, offering a serene retreat. While it needs renovations, it boasts beautiful natural woodwork, wood floors, a full foundation, and an artesian well and septic was installed in 2012 but never used. Sold "As Is"
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Anthony Paoletti• Keller Williams Realty North Central
Bought with Anthony Paoletti• Keller Williams Realty North Central
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Market trends in 01368, MA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$410K
$35K MoM
Avg. days on market
21d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 15 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73322511
Apr 28, 2025
Sold
$110,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2025
Price Changed
$145,000
$165/sq ft
Apr 2, 2025
Price Changed
$150,000
$171/sq ft
Jan 2, 2025
Listed
$175,000
$199/sq ft
MLS PIN #71291942
Apr 5, 2012
Sold
$25,000
$28/sq ft
Mar 16, 2012
Contingent
—
Nov 30, 2011
Price Changed
$39,900
$45/sq ft
Sep 23, 2011
Listed
$45,000
$51/sq ft
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Want to get away from it all? Across the road from babbling Millers River, stocked yearly with trout, maybe spot a deer in the yard~5Rm, 2Br, Bungalow situated on 2 ACRES + -, located in South Royalston. Needs renovations/rehab. Very nice existing natural woodwork, wood floors, full foundation, artesian well. Seller has no knowledge of septic, buyer to assume, being sold "As Is". You'll be singing "Country Road Take Me Home" all the way to this one!
MLS PIN #71163519
Jun 3, 2011
Sold
$20,000
$23/sq ft
Dec 14, 2010
Contingent
—
Nov 17, 2010
Listed
$49,000
$56/sq ft
This could be a dream for the handyman who loves to hunt & fish. On a slope overlooking Miller's River, stocked with trout each year, & with often-seen deer in backyard. Great piece of land, fixer-upper bungalow set back offering country comfort & serenity. Sold as, needs total re-hab.. Condition of septic unknown; Artesian well; been vacant for about 5 years; pipes froze when power went out in ice storm of Dec. 2008. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE OR BANK OWNED. Subject to Probate Court approval
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,352 (−5.7%)
$36,400 + $101,700
$138,100
2022
$1,433 (+3.3%)
$28,900 + $88,500
$117,400
2020
$1,387 (+4.0%)
$28,900 + $73,700
$102,600
2019
$1,334 (+4.4%)
$28,900 + $73,700
$102,600
2018
$1,278 (+1.7%)
$28,900 + $59,600
$88,500
2017
$1,257 (+6.5%)
$28,900 + $59,600
$88,500
2016
$1,180 (+2.8%)
$28,100 + $59,500
$87,600
2015
$1,148 (+13.6%)
$28,100 + $59,500
$87,600
2013
$1,011 (−1.7%)
$33,100 + $75,600
$108,700
2012
$1,028 (+0.6%)
$33,100 + $75,600
$108,700
2011
$1,022 (+0.8%)
$33,100 + $77,000
$110,100
2010
$1,014 (+2.1%)
$34,800 + $81,900
$116,700
2002
$993
$34,800 + $81,900
$116,700
Tax history for 15 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,352 (−5.7%)
$36,400 + $101,700
$138,100
2022
$1,433 (+3.3%)
$28,900 + $88,500
$117,400
2020
$1,387 (+4.0%)
$28,900 + $73,700
$102,600
2019
$1,334 (+4.4%)
$28,900 + $73,700
$102,600
2018
$1,278 (+1.7%)
$28,900 + $59,600
$88,500
2017
$1,257 (+6.5%)
$28,900 + $59,600
$88,500
2016
$1,180 (+2.8%)
$28,100 + $59,500
$87,600
2015
$1,148 (+13.6%)
$28,100 + $59,500
$87,600
2013
$1,011 (−1.7%)
$33,100 + $75,600
$108,700
2012
$1,028 (+0.6%)
$33,100 + $75,600
$108,700
2011
$1,022 (+0.8%)
$33,100 + $77,000
$110,100
2010
$1,014 (+2.1%)
$34,800 + $81,900
$116,700
2002
$993
$34,800 + $81,900
$116,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
878
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
4038073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 878
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: peach
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Other (See Remarks)
Has Waterview
River
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 230
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,375
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: SR 68 to River Road
UnparsedAddress: 15 River Road, Royalston MA 01368
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 878
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 4038073
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Royalston Community School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
4/10
Athol High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
3/10
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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 93° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 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
$261,000 – $316,000
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