The historic Cyrus and Bathsheba Fay House is an 18th-century property in the Fiskdale section of Sturbridge, MA. Based on available town information, there are no known historic restrictions. This freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a first-floor primary bedroom with en-suite bath, original wood floors, three fireplaces, and a dining room with a slate floor, along with wood ceilings and a custom living-room ceiling reminiscent of an Old Sturbridge Village-style New England home. The kitchen includes granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and built-in shelving, plus a bonus room for additional space. Set on a flat 0.58-acre lot, the property also includes a fenced portion of yard, a workshop, a private well, and a newly installed town septic tie-in. Good curb appeal and a private setting, minutes from Old Sturbridge Village and the Brimfield Antique Show, with easy access to the Mass Pike and I-84.
For sale
Price cut: $16K (7/13)
$479,000
285 Brookfield Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01518
4beds
2,407sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1785
0.58 Acres Lot
$477,100 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original wood floorsPrivate settingGood curb appealPrivate wellFarmhouse sinkBuilt-in shelvingWood ceilings
- 123 days |
- 1,648 |
- 93 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Therrien Realty Team 774-280-0117,
The Neighborhood Realty Group 508-459-1876
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73456457
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 7 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 11 x 28
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Window Seat, Library, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,407
- Total interior livable area: 2,407 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,407
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:173 B:000 L:0913285,1701911
- Zoning: RR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1785
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sturbridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $429,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,837
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Exclusions: Closet Door In Kitchen/Dining Room Area
Estimated market value
$477,100
$453,000 - $501,000
$3,911/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $479,000-3.2%$199/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000-1%$206/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Contingent | $500,000$208/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$208/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,837 +4.5% | $429,200 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $6,543 +6.1% | $396,800 +16.3% |
| 2023 | $6,164 +14.1% | $341,100 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $5,400 | $283,900 |
| 2021 | $5,400 | $283,900 |
| 2020 | $5,400 +13.3% | $283,900 +14.1% |
| 2019 | $4,765 +4% | $248,800 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $4,580 +5.1% | $235,600 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $4,359 +4.2% | $224,700 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $4,184 +1.2% | $217,800 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $4,133 +7.2% | $214,800 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $3,857 -4% | $200,900 -10.3% |
| 2013 | $4,019 -1.7% | $223,900 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $4,088 +6.8% | $231,900 -1.9% |
| 2011 | $3,827 +9.6% | $236,400 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $3,492 +6.7% | $240,000 -7.2% |
| 2009 | $3,273 +9.6% | $258,500 -2% |
| 2008 | $2,987 -4.9% | $263,900 -8.1% |
| 2007 | $3,142 +1.3% | $287,200 +9.2% |
| 2006 | $3,102 | $262,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01518
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Burgess Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.2 mi
- 5/10Tantasqua Regional Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Tantasqua Regional Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burgess
- Middle: Tantasqua
- High: Tantasqua
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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