A need nothing & inviting flow throughout from the Fireplaced LR to the kitchen w/Maple cabs, loads of countertops, SS appliances. A 3-season w/newer windows, insulation & beadboard walls & ceiling accesses the1st floor Master BR w/a "Hollywood" style full bath. 2nd 1st floor BR has "floating desk". The Family Rm w/wood stove leads you to the cobblestone patio. Dormered 2nd floor has Southern Yellow Pine floors, 2 BR's w/generous closets, a BONUS "entertainment" center rm w/built ins & multiple storage closets. Full basement, newer heating, oil tank, roof, mass save (list attached). A private enchanted tree lined, fieldstone 1+acre setting w/2 organic veggie (rhubarb, asparagus & horseradish established) & perennial gardens, got chickens? horse? 2 story 16'x12' barn. WAIT a 6 car MONSTA garage~40'x32' insulated, sheet rocked, painted, state of the art lighting! Walk to idyllic town common, step into the general store. Hike Soapstone, Quabbin Res, Federated Forest & more!
Sold for $515,000 on 12/05/25
$515,000
42 New Salem Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
4beds
2,178sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1.1 Acres Lot
$515,200 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$2,717 Estimated rent
Home value
$515,200
$479,000 - $551,000
$2,717/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 05:03pm
Listed by:
Donna Warfield 508-479-1407,
RE/MAX Vision 508-595-9900
Bought with:
Todd Perry
RE/MAX Prof Associates
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73420179
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 226.04
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.58
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 143.81
- Dimensions: 14.75 x 9.75
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 113
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.42
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 84.73
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 6.92
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 46.04
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.42
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Laminate, Chair Rail, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 253.17
- Dimensions: 20.67 x 12.25
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 195.16
- Dimensions: 14.92 x 13.08
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 314
- Dimensions: 24 x 13.08
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Storage, Sun Room, Game Room
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,178
- Total interior livable area: 2,178 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,178
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Garden, Stone Wall
- Frontage length: 250.00
Lot
- Size: 1.10 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable, Greenhouse
- Foundation area: 1120
- Parcel number: M:201 B:64 L:0,3213229
- Zoning: 1-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Petersham
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $515,000+3%$236/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420179 | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900$230/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420179 | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Contingent | $499,900$230/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420179 | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$230/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420179 | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+0%$241/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73420179 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,643 +2.4% | $320,400 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $4,533 +13.3% | $317,000 +25.1% |
| 2023 | $4,000 +16.6% | $253,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01366
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Petersham CenterGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Ralph C Mahar Regional SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Center K-6
- Middle: Ralph C Mahar
- High: Ralph C Mahar
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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