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#73370483, Jason Dodge, Listing Office: Compass Realty
$679,000 List price
79 New Salem Rd Petersham, MA 01366
$8,063
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,818 sqft
3.3 acres
$178 / sqft
House
Property details
About 79 New Salem Rd
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
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
StatusActive
Size3,818 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size3.28 Acres
Year built1850
ParkingAttached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73356493
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room
Private poolYes
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior: Bathroom, Sun Room, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Exterior: Porch - Screened, Pool - Inground, Tennis Court(s), Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens, Other
- Architectural Style: Antique
- Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $679,000
- Price/SqFt: $177
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,071
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
- Directions: Rt. 122 is New Salem Road
- Year Built: 1850
- Living Area: 3,818 SqFt
- Lot Size: 3.28 Acres
- MLS Number: 73356493
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors
- Office Phone: (508) 852-4227
- Listing Agent: Angela Rogers
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2005 | Home Sold | $65,000 |
| Oct 05, 1993 | Home Sold | $230,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $564,400 | $8,071 |
| 2023 | $424,000 | $6,695 |
| 2022 | $424,000 | $5,741 |
| 2021 | $411,700 | $6,303 |
| 2020 | $384,200 | $6,674 |
| 2019 | $381,400 | $6,457 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Petersham Center
Public District KG-6
0.3 mi
•31 Spring St
7
Ruggles Lane School
Public District PK-6
6.0 mi
•105 Ruggles Ln
2
Athol Community Elementary School
Public District PK-4
6.2 mi
•1064 Pleasant St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,942. The most common annual income of people living in Petersham, MA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Classic Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 79 New Salem Rd
The listing price of 79 New Salem Rd property is $679,000.
The property 79 New Salem Rd is a house located in Petersham, Massachusetts, 01366.
Active Listing: 79 New Salem Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 79 New Salem Rd are: Petersham Center (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ruggles Lane School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Athol Community Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Athol - Royalston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Quabbin Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Narragansett Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Athol High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Quabbin Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,071 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 6, 2005 for $65,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 79 New Salem Rd has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 79 New Salem Rd is 3,818 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 79 New Salem Rd is 1850.
This home is located at 79 New Salem Rd in Petersham, MA and zip code 01366. This 3,818 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 3.28 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $679,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.