3 beds1,812 sqft$198/sqft
401 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331
Est: $2,178/moGet pre-approved

Description

Year-round waterfront living on beautiful Lake Ellis! Set on 0.59 acres with 160' of lake frontage, this charming Cape offers the opportunity to create your own private lakeside oasis. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water from your own backyard. Features include a desirable first-floor bedroom, fresh interior paint, a HearthStone wood stove, and solar installed within the last two years with the roof replaced at the time of installation to help offset the fully...Year-round waterfront living on beautiful Lake Ellis! Set on 0.59 acres with 160' of lake frontage, this charming Cape offers the opportunity to create your own private lakeside oasis. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water from your own backyard. Features include a desirable first-floor bedroom, fresh interior paint, a HearthStone wood stove, and solar installed within the last two years with the roof replaced at the time of installation to help offset the fully electric home. Outside you'll find an in-ground pool, detached garage, and a spacious yard with endless possibilities to transform this property into the waterfront retreat you've always envisioned. Conveniently located minutes from Route 2 and close to hiking, golf, shopping, restaurants, and all the outdoor recreation the North Quabbin region has to offer.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2026 03:08 AM

  1. Listed by Samantha McInTire • Keller Williams Gateway Realty

Property Details for 401 Petersham Road

Status
MLS #
73549495
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$4,242 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1950
Town
Athol
Area
MA-Athol
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

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Building Information for 401 Petersham Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,178 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,825

Property Taxes

$354

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 401 Petersham Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Highway Access
  • Living Area: 1812.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Garden Area
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Lake, Frontage, Direct Access, Private
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Net Meter
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: All information is provided by the Seller to the best of their knowledge and believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyers/buyers agents are responsible for conducting their own due diligence/verifying all information. Square footage is approximate.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1449240
  • Assessments: $330,000
  • Book: 70832
  • Lot: 104
  • Map: 35
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 401 Petersham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73549495

$359,000
Jul 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73549495

$374,900
Jul 31, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73130126

$332,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73549495

$359,000
07/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73549495

$374,900
07/31/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73130126

$332,500

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

Public Records for 401 Petersham Road

Taxable ValueLand$95,900Additions$234,100Total$330,000
Tax Record2025$4,194 ($350 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,812 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,812 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950CountyWORCESTERAPNATHO M:00035 B:00104 L:00000

Schools near 401 Petersham Road

This home is within Athol-Royalston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Public5 to 8

Athol High School
Public9 to 12

Athol Community Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Royalston Community School
PublicPK to 6

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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401 Petersham Road is a single family home for sale in Athol, MA 01331. This property was listed for sale on July 16, 2026 by Keller Williams Gateway Realty, it's currently listed at $359,000. It has been on the market for a total of 25 days and was last sold on July 31, 2024. This listing's school district is Athol-Royalston School District. Nearby schools include Athol-Royalston Middle School, Athol High School and Athol Community Elementary School. 401 Petersham Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,812 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Gateway Realty, Samantha McInTire

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