NEW 14 HRS AGO

For sale

$450,000

Est. $3,078/mo —

•

3,305

sq ft

16 West St, Petersham, MA 01366

About this home

Welcome this truly unique property offering history, character, space, and endless possibilities in the heart of picturesque Petersham. Dating back to approximately 1780, this expansive four-bedroom home offers more than 3,300 square feet of primarily single-level living space, with several additions, on approximately 2.4 acres. Improvements include a newer roof structure, siding, and heating system, while foundation types vary by section due to the different ages of the additions. The property also features a massive three-bay garage with walk-up storage, a separate machine-shop building, and an additional office or playroom building. With generous rooms, hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and beautiful open grounds near Petersham Town Common, this rare country compound offers exceptional flexibility for living, working, creating, and making it your own.

Single-familyProperty Type

1780Year Built

2.4 acresLot Size

$136Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Chris Yang • Metropolitan Realty

Listed by • Metropolitan Realty

Listing updated: Oct 15, 2026 at 11:38am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73591229

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$3,078 per month

Principal and interest$2,486

Property taxes

$524

HOA dues

Home insurance

$68

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Petersham Center

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Ralph C Mahar Regional School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi

4/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

16 West St · $450,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 29 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $528,906. (18% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Fireplace
Insulated windows

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater

Flooring
Wood flooring

Heating & cooling
Baseboard electric heating
Window unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 16 West St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73591229

Oct 15, 2026

Listed

$450,000

$136/sq ft

MLS PIN #72831508

Oct 14, 2021

Sold

$323,000

$98/sq ft

May 18, 2021

Contingent

—

May 13, 2021

Listed

$265,000

$80/sq ft

+31

This is an amazing compound that has been in one family for over 100 years, right in the center of Petersham. The house is all one level with additions, newer roof structure, siding, newer heating system. Foundation varies with age of the addition. There is a massive 3 bay garage with walk up storage , a machine shop building and an office/playroom building . New owners will likely be looking to make changes and upgrades, but property is comfortably occupied. Seller will install new 4 bedroom septic with acceptable offer. Status of heating systems in garage, machine shop and office/playroom unknown. Showings will begin by appointment this Saturday, 5/15 at 9:00 for pre qualified buyers.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,127 (+16.6%)

$59,200 + $265,500

$324,700

2022

$4,396 (−8.9%)

$59,200 + $265,500

$324,700

2021

$4,827 (−6.2%)

$53,800 + $261,500

$315,300

2020

$5,147 (+5.4%)

$46,700 + $249,600

$296,300

2019

$4,884 (+4.1%)

$40,900 + $247,600

$288,500

2018

$4,693 (+1.0%)

$39,100 + $247,600

$286,700

2017

$4,648 (−1.4%)

$41,500 + $245,600

$287,100

2016

$4,714 (−2.6%)

$41,500 + $245,600

$287,100

2015

$4,842 (+6.7%)

$41,400 + $243,600

$285,000

2014

$4,540 (−1.5%)

$41,400 + $243,600

$285,000

2013

$4,611 (+4.3%)

$41,400 + $243,600

$285,000

2012

$4,420 (+4.0%)

$41,400 + $243,600

$285,000

2011

$4,250 (+2.5%)

$46,300 + $253,600

$299,900

2010

$4,147 (+9.0%)

$46,300 + $265,500

$311,800

2009

$3,806

$46,300 + $261,100

$307,400

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,305

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,305

Year built

1780

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3213197

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Petersham, MA • 01366

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Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 16 West St

$451,115

$1,115 over list price of $450K

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smaller lot
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basement
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
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45 Powers Mill Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331
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smaller lot
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
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basement
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,399 per month, based on comparable rentals

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