Price reduced again ! The Post and Beam home needs work so bring your Energy to this property and make this your awesome equity building opportunity. The main house has Cathedral ceilings w/ exposed Chestnut Beams and wide hard pine floors.You will fall in Love with this 5.41 Acre Property ! (Very Affordable at this new price point) This early former farm site was chosen in the 19th Century for a reason. The land is generally level w/ Southwest exposure and has many garden areas. A spacious in law apartment provides added INCOME or a home office space with it's own detached extra deep garage. . Property is being sold as is .Call for an appointment to see this. Photos are not representative of what is here ! You need to see the property. 5 Granite Lentil Fireplaces Recent FHW x oil heating system and updated 5 bedroom Septic system. Cash or 203K Buyers preferred.
Sold for $194,000
$194,000
2478 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331
4beds
3,093sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5.41 Acres Lot
$421,600 Zestimate®
$63/sqft
$2,231 Estimated rent
Home value
$421,600
$367,000 - $476,000
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Spacious in law apartmentUpdated wiringChestnut beamsNew roofCathedral ceilings
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Listed by:
John Colby 508-662-7576,
Colby Realty 978-249-5871
Bought with:
Sherri Rogers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73060594
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,093
- Total interior livable area: 3,093 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees, Horses Permitted
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 161.00
Lot
- Size: 5.41 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1450620
- Zoning: res
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post & Beam
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athol
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $63/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,251
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2023 | Sold | $194,000-35.1%$63/sqft |
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| 6/18/2023 | Contingent | $299,000+20.1%$97/sqft |
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| 12/5/2022 | Price change | $249,000-16.7%$81/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72992583 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2022 | Price change | $299,000-14.3%$97/sqft |
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| 11/24/2022 | Price change | $349,000+16.7%$113/sqft |
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| 11/24/2022 | Price change | $299,000-8%$97/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72992583 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Price change | $325,000-18.7%$105/sqft |
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| 6/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $399,900+852.1%$129/sqft |
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| 3/14/1996 | Sold | $42,000$14/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,523 +18.1% | $277,200 +19.2% |
| 2024 | $2,984 -16.1% | $232,600 -8.2% |
| 2023 | $3,558 +9.4% | $253,400 +25.1% |
| 2022 | $3,252 +5.4% | $202,600 +16% |
| 2021 | $3,085 +7.3% | $174,700 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $2,874 +9.6% | $167,300 +11.3% |
| 2019 | $2,623 -0.8% | $150,300 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $2,644 -4.1% | $135,100 |
| 2017 | $2,756 +3.8% | $135,100 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $2,655 +4.2% | $133,900 |
| 2015 | $2,548 +3.2% | $133,900 |
| 2014 | $2,468 +2.7% | $133,900 -13.7% |
| 2013 | $2,402 -3.8% | $155,200 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $2,496 -7.9% | $162,300 -15.3% |
| 2011 | $2,709 +1.6% | $191,600 -4.4% |
| 2010 | $2,667 +5.6% | $200,500 -8.9% |
| 2009 | $2,526 +4.7% | $220,200 -4.8% |
| 2008 | $2,412 +2.7% | $231,300 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $2,349 +31.8% | $232,600 +24.9% |
| 2006 | $1,782 +11.8% | $186,200 +13.7% |
| 2005 | $1,594 +15.3% | $163,700 +30.8% |
| 2004 | $1,382 -29% | $125,200 +5.3% |
| 2003 | $1,946 +81.7% | $118,900 +73.6% |
| 2001 | $1,071 -12% | $68,500 -15.8% |
| 2000 | $1,217 +5.1% | $81,400 +1.2% |
| 1997 | $1,158 | $80,400 |
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Neighborhood: 01331
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Athol-Royalston Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Athol High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Athol Community Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pleasant St
- Middle: New Middle
- High: Athol Royalston
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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