For sale

Price cut: $20K (8/12)

$564,000

278 Ridge Rd, Worthington, MA 01098

3beds

1,889sqft

$3,727/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1976

5.9 Acres Lot

$558,100 Zestimate^®

$299/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Saltbox styleAmazing perennial gardensTranquil country road

A very special 18th century authentic reproduction post and beam on a tranquil country road. One of the finer homes in Worthington set on just under six acres of peaceful forest. The home was built in 1976 with high-quality craftsmanship. The home is built with vintage integrity. Cedar siding with rosehead nails and hand split cedar shakes on the roof. Wide plank pine and cherry floors and stunning. The Cherry wall paneling was harvested from the property. The home is a saltbox style set back over 300feet from the road for the ultimate privacy. Amazing perennial gardens and Goshen stone paths, surround the home. There are three bedrooms and two full baths, The dining room and library have fireplaces with authentic granite hearths. There is a large artist wing that can be used for additional living space if needed. A large deck blends in with the surrounding nature and wildlife.

81 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Level: Second

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Bathroom 2

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First

Family room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Oil, Electric, Wood

Cooling

None

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,889
Total interior livable area: 1,889 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,889

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Exterior features: Porch, Deck

Lot

Size: 5.9 Acres
Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: M:0407 B:0000 L:36,3856662
Zoning: a

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Saltbox
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Post & Beam
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shake

Condition

Year built: 1976

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Worthington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $299/sqft
Tax assessed value: $580,900
Annual tax amount: $8,011
Date on market: 6/3/2026
Road surface type: Unimproved

Estimated market value

$558,100

$530,000 - $586,000

$3,300/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/12/2026	Price change	$564,000-3.4%$299/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529617 Report a problem
7/15/2026	Price change	$584,000-0.8%$309/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529617 Report a problem
6/18/2026	Price change	$589,000-1.7%$312/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529617 Report a problem
6/3/2026	Listed for sale	$599,000$317/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73529617 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,011 +3.7%	$580,900 +8.7%
2024	$7,725 +9.6%	$534,600 +13%
2023	$7,051 +8.4%	$472,900 +16.6%
2022	$6,507 +5.9%	$405,700 +8.4%
2021	$6,144 -4.6%	$374,400
2020	$6,443 +5%	$374,400 -0.5%
2019	$6,135 +3%	$376,400
2018	$5,955 -0.8%	$376,400 +4%
2017	$6,002 +3.3%	$361,800
2016	$5,811 +15.3%	$361,800 +0.1%
2015	$5,038 +9.8%	$361,400 +10.3%
2014	$4,588 +4.8%	$327,700
2013	$4,378 -2.4%	$327,700
2012	$4,486 -3.3%	$327,700 -12.2%
2011	$4,638 +4.2%	$373,400 +2.7%
2010	$4,449 +17.1%	$363,500 +15.3%
2009	$3,798	$315,200
2008	$3,798 -0.2%	$315,200
2007	$3,804 +4.2%	$315,200 +16%
2006	$3,649 +50.5%	$271,700 +52.4%
2005	$2,425 -7.8%	$178,300 +19.3%
2004	$2,631 +2%	$149,400
2002	$2,580 +29.1%	$149,400 +2.5%
2000	$1,998	$145,700