Private contemporary with many amenities. Sit on the deck, in the screened porch or in the hot tub, and listen to Watts Creek below. Stone paths and plantings. Wooded with some open area. The interior has an open floor plan with a new kitchen: stainless appliances, neutral cabinets, solid surface counters and wood floors. The 2-story living room has a stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. A saltbox-style outbuilding could become a workshop/studio. Sheds. Title V compliant.
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Market trends in 01098, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
103.1%
+6.7% MoM
Median sale price
$360K
$81 MoM
Avg. days on market
14d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
2 MoM
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Sale history for 196 Prentice Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71522204
Feb 7, 2014
Sold
$190,000
$114/sq ft
May 8, 2013
Listed
$205,000
$123/sq ft
MLS PIN #30059433
Jul 21, 1997
Sold
$135,000
$81/sq ft
Jul 24, 1995
Listed
$139,000
$83/sq ft
OWN YOUR OWN MINI-COMPOUND WITH TOTAL PRIVACY. TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! MAIN HSE. IS A SOLAR PASSIVE P & B WITH A FABULOUS FIREPLACE, MULTI-DECKS,BABBLING BROOK.6 ROOM GUEST HOUSE (3 BRS,1 1/2 BATHS) A VERY UNIQUE PROPERTY!!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,364 (+5.2%)
$50,200 + $242,500
$292,700
2022
$4,148 (+5.8%)
$50,200 + $208,400
$258,600
2021
$3,922 (−4.6%)
$50,200 + $188,800
$239,000
2020
$4,113 (+5.0%)
$50,200 + $188,800
$239,000
2019
$3,919 (+3.1%)
$51,600 + $188,800
$240,400
2018
$3,803 (−1.8%)
$51,600 + $188,800
$240,400
2017
$3,874 (+1.1%)
$54,700 + $178,800
$233,500
2016
$3,832 (+28.9%)
$54,700 + $183,900
$238,600
2015
$2,972 (+0.4%)
$54,700 + $158,500
$213,200
2014
$2,961 (+4.8%)
$53,500 + $158,000
$211,500
2013
$2,826 (−2.4%)
$53,500 + $158,000
$211,500
2012
$2,895 (−2.8%)
$53,500 + $158,000
$211,500
2011
$2,977
$56,000 + $183,700
$239,700
Tax history for 196 Prentice Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,364 (+5.2%)
$50,200 + $242,500
$292,700
2022
$4,148 (+5.8%)
$50,200 + $208,400
$258,600
2021
$3,922 (−4.6%)
$50,200 + $188,800
$239,000
2020
$4,113 (+5.0%)
$50,200 + $188,800
$239,000
2019
$3,919 (+3.1%)
$51,600 + $188,800
$240,400
2018
$3,803 (−1.8%)
$51,600 + $188,800
$240,400
2017
$3,874 (+1.1%)
$54,700 + $178,800
$233,500
2016
$3,832 (+28.9%)
$54,700 + $183,900
$238,600
2015
$2,972 (+0.4%)
$54,700 + $158,500
$213,200
2014
$2,961 (+4.8%)
$53,500 + $158,000
$211,500
2013
$2,826 (−2.4%)
$53,500 + $158,000
$211,500
2012
$2,895 (−2.8%)
$53,500 + $158,000
$211,500
2011
$2,977
$56,000 + $183,700
$239,700
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
244,372
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,668
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3856406
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Apr 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble
Interior Features: Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,668
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Brown
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Screens, Satellite Dish, Guest House, Stone Wall
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Guest House
Has Waterview
Creek, Public, Walk to
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 5.61
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Sloped
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Frontage Length: 449
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,895
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane, Wood, Extra Flue
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 112 to Witt Hill Rd., left onto Prentice Rd., 1st house on right.
UnparsedAddress: 196 Prentice Road, Worthington MA 01098
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Golf
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,668
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3856406
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
R. H. Conwell Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Hampshire Regional High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
6/10
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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 91° expected this year, 16 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 8.6 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
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