For sale

Price cut: $5K (5/21)

$495,000

285 Brookfield Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01518

4beds

2,407sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1785

0.58 Acres Lot

$493,300 Zestimate^®

$206/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original wood floorsGood curb appealPrivate wellFarmhouse sinkBuilt-in shelvingWood ceilingsCustom living-room ceiling

Back on market through no fault of the property, Previous buyer unable to secure financing. Located in the Fiskdale area of Sturbridge, this freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is known as the historic Cyrus and Bathsheba Fay House, an 18th-century property with no known historic restrictions based on available town information. The home gives you the feeling of a classic New England, Old Sturbridge Village type home featuring some original wood floors, 3 fireplaces, and a dining room with a slate floor. The kitchen includes granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and built-in shelving. Wood ceilings, a custom living-room ceiling, and a bonus room adds extra space. A fenced portion of the yard, a workshop, a private well, and newly installed town septic tie-in provide everyday convenience. The property offers good curb appeal and a private setting close to local amenities, Burgess Elementary, and the Tantasqua school district. Easy access to the Mass Pike and I-84

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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: $206/sqft
Tax assessed value: $429,200
Annual tax amount: $6,837
Date on market: 3/17/2026
Exclusions: Closet Door In Kitchen/Dining Room Area

Estimated market value

$493,300

$469,000 - $518,000

$3,783/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/21/2026	Listed for sale	$495,000-1%$206/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73456457 Report a problem
1/10/2026	Contingent	$500,000$208/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73456457 Report a problem
11/19/2025	Listed for sale	$500,000$208/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73456457 Report a problem

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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