178 James St

1,938 Sq. Ft.
$224 / Sq. Ft.
1,938
Sq. Ft.
$224
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Amazing Location w/nature views of surrounding farmland and so close to the Town Center! This Updated 1900+ square foot Colonial is set on over half an acre & has been fully updated - nothing to do but unpack your bags: All updates done in past 3 years including: roof, heating, electric, 2 season porch, kitchen/bath updates, exterior paint, gutters, etc. The home provides lots of space for everyone with both a formal Living Room & Family Room, HUGE Eat-in Kitchen, 3 sizeable Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths,...Amazing Location w/nature views of surrounding farmland and so close to the Town Center! This Updated 1900+ square foot Colonial is set on over half an acre & has been fully updated - nothing to do but unpack your bags: All updates done in past 3 years including: roof, heating, electric, 2 season porch, kitchen/bath updates, exterior paint, gutters, etc. The home provides lots of space for everyone with both a formal Living Room & Family Room, HUGE Eat-in Kitchen, 3 sizeable Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Giant Mudroom that has multi-uses and a fabulous Enclosed Side Porch for the warmer weather. The driveway can fit at least 4 cars & the detached barn has lots of potential for many uses! Lovely Curb Appeal w/side stone walls! So close to other area amenities including The Stone Cow, Mass Audubon's Cook's Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary, Agronomy Winery, Rose 32 Bread, etc, Schedule your showing today! Open House Sun 1/11 from 2 pm - 3:30 pm.
  1. Listed by Karen Russo • Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

Property Details for 178 James Street

Town
Barre
Area
MA-Barre
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Open Houses

Sunday, Jan 11th

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2026 03:09 AM

Property Details for 178 James Street

StatusActive
MLS #73465723
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,179 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1830
CountyWorcester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester, Karen Russo
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Building Information for 178 James Street

Stories-Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,468 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,120

Property Taxes

$348

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 178 James Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Living Area: 1938.0
  • Color: Off White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Quabbin High School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Barn - some areas not stable,needs work. See disclosure for more information
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3644668
  • Assessments: $307,500
  • Block: 0144
  • Book: 68506
  • Map: 00EA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 178 James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73465723

$435,000—
Nov 18, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73004263

$220,000—
Oct 5, 2022

Price Change

MLS PIN #73004263

$259,000—
Oct 5, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73004263

—
Oct 5, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73004263

—
Aug 25, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73004263

—
Aug 25, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73004263

—
Jun 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73004263

$299,900—
Dec 30, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90535551

$47,000—
Dec 30, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90535552

$75,000

+2741.5% / yr

Nov 14, 1998

Expired

MLS PIN #30274503

$84,900—
Nov 9, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90535533

$47,000—
Nov 9, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30274503

$84,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73465723

$435,000
11/18/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73004263

$220,000
10/05/2022

Price Change

MLS PIN #73004263

$259,000
10/05/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73004263

—
10/05/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73004263

—
08/25/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73004263

—
08/25/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73004263

—
06/26/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73004263

$299,900
12/30/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90535551

$47,000
12/30/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90535552

$75,000

+2741.5% / yr

11/14/1998

Expired

MLS PIN #30274503

$84,900
11/09/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90535533

$47,000
11/09/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30274503

$84,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 James Street

Taxable ValueLand$60,600Additions$246,900Total$307,500
Tax Record2025$4,179 ($348 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt540 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830ZoningR15CountyWORCESTERAPNBRRE M:00EA B:0144 L:

Schools near 178 James Street

This home is within Quabbin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruggles Lane School
PublicPK to 5

Quabbin Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Quabbin Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Oakham Center School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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178 James Street is a single family home for sale in Barre, MA 01005. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester, it's currently listed at $435,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on November 18, 2022. This listing's school district is Quabbin School District. Nearby schools include Ruggles Lane School, Quabbin Regional Middle School and Quabbin Regional High School. 178 James Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,938 sqft single family home built in 1830.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester, Karen Russo

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