Endless Possibilities Await at 40 Brooks Pond Rd! This unique opportunity offers just under 17 acres of land, with a mix of cleared and wooded areas, presenting the perfect setting for your vision. The existing home on the property is in need of significant repair or tear-down, but the real value lies in the land. Whether you're looking to renovate and create a private estate or explore the potential for subdivision and new home development (with proper town approvals), this property offers tremendous upside. Located on a quiet country road, yet just minutes to local amenities and major routes, this is a rare find for builders, investors, or anyone seeking privacy and space. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—bring your ideas and unlock the full potential of this expansive parcel!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
16.95 acresLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Justin Panarelli• Panarelli Properties, Inc.
BEAUTIFUL, PEACEFUL & PRIVATE DESCRIBES THIS APPROX. 17 ACRES COUNTRY SETTING!! Do you own horses? They will love grazing and soaking up the sun on this VERSATILE PROPERTY! Family owned for over 30 years offering 4 bedroom Colonial with open floor plan,most replacement windows & 6 panel newer interior doors. Seeking a new family to provide some TLC and bring this house back to it's full potential! Reside in the country and be within minutes to shopping, schools & major routes! REQUIRES RENOVATIONS, SOLD AS IS! INCLUDES ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,230 (+3.0%)
$90,300 + $426,300
$516,600
2022
$6,048 (+2.7%)
$85,900 + $373,700
$459,600
2021
$5,888 (+7.4%)
$85,900 + $333,500
$419,400
2020
$5,483 (+5.5%)
$85,900 + $302,400
$388,300
2019
$5,195 (+1.7%)
$82,000 + $292,800
$374,800
2018
$5,106 (−0.8%)
$87,900 + $292,600
$380,500
2017
$5,145 (+76.7%)
$85,900 + $282,100
$368,000
2016
$2,912 (−5.6%)
$85,900 + $117,900
$203,800
2014
$3,085 (+10.8%)
$90,300 + $144,300
$234,600
2013
$2,785 (+3.1%)
$82,900 + $135,200
$218,100
2012
$2,700 (+3.7%)
$82,900 + $137,000
$219,900
2011
$2,604 (+6.3%)
$98,200 + $137,000
$235,200
2010
$2,450 (+4.7%)
$103,300 + $146,200
$249,500
2009
$2,340
$119,100 + $148,300
$267,400
Tax history for 40 Brooks Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,230 (+3.0%)
$90,300 + $426,300
$516,600
2022
$6,048 (+2.7%)
$85,900 + $373,700
$459,600
2021
$5,888 (+7.4%)
$85,900 + $333,500
$419,400
2020
$5,483 (+5.5%)
$85,900 + $302,400
$388,300
2019
$5,195 (+1.7%)
$82,000 + $292,800
$374,800
2018
$5,106 (−0.8%)
$87,900 + $292,600
$380,500
2017
$5,145 (+76.7%)
$85,900 + $282,100
$368,000
2016
$2,912 (−5.6%)
$85,900 + $117,900
$203,800
2014
$3,085 (+10.8%)
$90,300 + $144,300
$234,600
2013
$2,785 (+3.1%)
$82,900 + $135,200
$218,100
2012
$2,700 (+3.7%)
$82,900 + $137,000
$219,900
2011
$2,604 (+6.3%)
$98,200 + $137,000
$235,200
2010
$2,450 (+4.7%)
$103,300 + $146,200
$249,500
2009
$2,340
$119,100 + $148,300
$267,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,644
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1691811
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,644
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage, Barn/Stable, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 16.95
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,654
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 31 to Northwest Rd to Brooks Pond Rd
UnparsedAddress: 40 Brooks Pond Rd, Spencer MA 01562
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HorseYN: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,644
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 16.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1691811
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Wire Village School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.5mi
3/10
Knox Trail Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
4/10
David Prouty High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Spencer, MA • 01562
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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61
43
48
34
35
21
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$444,000 – $537,000
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