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Worcester 01366
79 New Salem Road
$675,000
● House - Off Market

79 New Salem Road

Petersham, MA 01366
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,818 Ft²
$4,007
Est. Monthly
7.25%
Cap Rate

About This Property

SERIOUS PRICE REDUCTION on This historic New England estate, once part of the West Road Inn, is a c.1850 manor on 3.28 acres just 10.8 mi from Route 2 in Petersham, MA. Can purchase two buildable lots-Lot 71 (5.8 ac, wooded, scenic views) & Lot 72 (5.61 ac, wooded w/ stream) making total of 14.69 acres for discounted price $770k for all of it . The 3,818 sq.ft. home features 5 beds, 4.5 baths, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, and French doors from the oversized living room to a cozy kitchen, sunroom, and screened patio. The primary suite overlooks an in-ground pool, tennis courts, and woods. Amenities: generator, 3-car garage, new septic, new electric panel & hot water tank. Ideal for gatherings or a family compound. Located 0.5 mi from the Petersham Country Store, 10 mi from Athol YMCA & Market Basket, and near the scenic Quabbin Reservoir. A rare private oasis for nature lovers. The 2 additional lots next to the home for sale are on MLS# 73356499 & 73356502 Book your showing today
Unit Size
3,818 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
3.28 acres
Price per sqft
$178
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$673
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1850

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MLSPIN #73356493)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 23, 2025 Sold
Sold
May 18, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 7, 2025 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
May 6, 2025 Price Increased $770,000
↑ $91K (13.4%)
Price Increased
May 6, 2025 Price Decreased $679,000
↓ $236K (25.8%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1850
  • Effective Year Built: 1850
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 3
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 17
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 142,877
  • Total Building Area: 3,818
  • Gross Building Area: 6,448
  • Building Area: 3,818
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,818
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000003280
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Ralph C. Mahar School District
  • School Tax School District: PETERSHAM SD
  • Census Tract: 704202

Geography

  • Parcel: PETE M:201 B:73 L:0
  • Block: 73
  • Municipality: PETERSHAM
  • Latitude: 42.4862
  • Longitude: -72.1974

    Address

  • Full Address: 79 New Salem Rd
  • Address - House Number: 79
  • Address - Street Name: New Salem
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Petersham
  • Carrier Code: R011
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 9703
  • Zip Code: 01366

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $807,100

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1819
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 675,718
  • High Value: 798,685
  • Low Value: 552,752

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $564,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $64,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $499,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 03, 2018
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 04, 2018
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 128164
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 06, 2005
  • Previous Sale Amount: $65,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 79 New Salem Road built and last sold?
The property at 79 New Salem Road was built in 1850 and last sold on Dec 3, 2018 for $16,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 79 New Salem Road is $777,700.
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