A charming home located a stone's throw from the Sturbridge town line on a private and rural lot. Property is walking distance from Westville Dam recreation area. Many updates include newer windows, insulation, and brand new drywall in the sun room (perfect for dining, a mud room or an office). Kitchen appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, furnace, water heater, well and water pump, septic system, electric panel, and blown in insulation from Mass Save have all been updated within the last 10 years. Washer and dryer were purchased 2023 and convey with home. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing many of the home’s systems are newer and up to date on servicing, and finish up a few cosmetic updates to your liking. Sellers are happy to offer a $2,000.00 concession at closing towards new flooring!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Shannon Beveridge• Century 21 North East
Ideal starter home located in a private rural section of town. The owners have been there for 57 years and have just completed many upgrades which include a new furnace and oil tank, new hot water heater, replacement windows, electrical system, new well, new septic system, new kitchen stove, new paddle fan lights, chimney repointed, newer roof. Nice yard for kids or just sitting outside and communing with nature. Westville recreation area is within walking distance. The living room curtains will not stay. LR fireplace is not operational. Quick closing is possible.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,284 (+5.7%)
$35,600 + $171,700
$207,300
2022
$3,106 (−1.4%)
$30,400 + $143,100
$173,500
2021
$3,151 (+7.4%)
$30,400 + $131,700
$162,100
2020
$2,934 (+10.7%)
$30,400 + $120,200
$150,600
2018
$2,650 (+0.7%)
$30,400 + $97,300
$127,700
2017
$2,631 (+8.0%)
$30,400 + $97,500
$127,900
2016
$2,435 (−0.9%)
$30,400 + $90,100
$120,500
2015
$2,457 (+8.9%)
$30,400 + $90,300
$120,700
2014
$2,257 (+0.9%)
$30,400 + $84,500
$114,900
2013
$2,237 (−6.6%)
$30,400 + $90,700
$121,100
2012
$2,396 (+3.5%)
$30,400 + $104,000
$134,400
2011
$2,314 (+2.6%)
$31,000 + $104,000
$135,000
2010
$2,256 (+12.0%)
$33,700 + $115,100
$148,800
2009
$2,014
$33,700 + $126,000
$159,700
Tax history for 242 Breakneck Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,284 (+5.7%)
$35,600 + $171,700
$207,300
2022
$3,106 (−1.4%)
$30,400 + $143,100
$173,500
2021
$3,151 (+7.4%)
$30,400 + $131,700
$162,100
2020
$2,934 (+10.7%)
$30,400 + $120,200
$150,600
2018
$2,650 (+0.7%)
$30,400 + $97,300
$127,700
2017
$2,631 (+8.0%)
$30,400 + $97,500
$127,900
2016
$2,435 (−0.9%)
$30,400 + $90,100
$120,500
2015
$2,457 (+8.9%)
$30,400 + $90,300
$120,700
2014
$2,257 (+0.9%)
$30,400 + $84,500
$114,900
2013
$2,237 (−6.6%)
$30,400 + $90,700
$121,100
2012
$2,396 (+3.5%)
$30,400 + $104,000
$134,400
2011
$2,314 (+2.6%)
$31,000 + $104,000
$135,000
2010
$2,256 (+12.0%)
$33,700 + $115,100
$148,800
2009
$2,014
$33,700 + $126,000
$159,700
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17,859
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
3980842
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
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, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,260
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 120
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,284
Tax Year: 2023
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: Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS. Some may pass through Westville Dam Recreation area to reach address.
UnparsedAddress: 242 Breakneck Rd, Southbridge MA 01550
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 3980842
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
West Street School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Southbridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Southbridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
1/10
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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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Southbridge, MA • 01550
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $401,000
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