79 New Salem Road, Petersham, MA 01366 - Photo 1

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$675,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,818 Sq. Ft.
3.28 Acres
3 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 79 New Salem Rd

General

Sold For: $675,000
Taxes: $8,071 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73356493
Added to Site: 284 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1: First
Bathroom 2: Second
Bathroom 3: Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Primary Bedroom: Second
Bedroom 2: Second
Bedroom 3: Second
Bedroom 4: Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: First
Family Room: First
Kitchen: First
Dining Room: First
Office: First

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Worcester

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Antique
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 3,818
Year Built: 1850

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 3.28

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $8,071
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Agent related to Seller. The property is being sold by the Executor of the Estate who has never lived in the property. This is an Estate sale, pictures taken before furniture removed. Price for House only is now $679k, if you want the house and the 2 lots price is discounted for $770k.
Property ID: M:201 B:73 L:0, 3213210
Block/Lot/Section: 73

Listed by BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors, Angela Rogers
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals, Deborah Deschamps

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Schools

Schools serving 79 New Salem Rd

School Districts:Petersham School District, Ralph C. Mahar School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Petersham Center 31 Spring Street, Petersham, MA 01366	K-6	0.3 mi
Ralph C Mahar Regional 507 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364	7-12	8.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 79 New Salem Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/23/2025

Sold

$675,000

-0.59%

MLS

5/05/2025

Price Reduced

$679,000

-15.02%

MLS

4/08/2025

Listed

$799,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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79 New Salem Road, Petersham, MA 01366 (MLS# 73356493) is a Single Family property that was sold at $675,000 on July 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 79 New Salem Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Petersham? You can browse all Petersham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

79 New Salem Rd Petersham, MA 01366