42 New Salem Rd

2,178 Sq. Ft.
$236 / Sq. Ft.
2,178
Sq. Ft.
$236
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Donna Warfield • RE/MAX Vision

Property Details for 42 New Salem Road

Town
Petersham
Area
MA-Petersham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
6
Open Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING CLOSED: 12/05/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 42 New Salem Road

StatusSold
MLS #73420179
Days on Market65
Taxes$4,643 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1955
CountyWorcester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Vision, Donna Warfield

Sold By RE/MAX Prof Associates, Todd Perry

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Building Information for 42 New Salem Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,005 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,618

Property Taxes

$387

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 New Salem Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2178.0
  • Color: Gray
  • 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
  • Grade School: Center K-6
  • High School: Ralph C Mahar
  • Middle School: Ralph C Mahar
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Storage, Sun Room, Game Room
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 226.041666666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.583333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.8125
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.75
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 113.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.416666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 84.729166666
  • Bathroom1 Length: 12.25
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.916666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 46.041666666
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.5
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.416666666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 253.166666666
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Laminate,Chair Rail,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 20.666666666
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.25
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 195.159722222
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 14.916666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.083333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 314.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.083333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Some rooms are virtually staged and/or enhanced. Buyer/buyer agent to do due diligence and verify all information. All measurements are approximate.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:201 B:64 L:0,3213229
  • Assessments: $320,400
  • Block: 64
  • Book: 38916
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: 201
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 1-Family
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 1120.0
  • Frontage: 250.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 42 New Salem Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73420179

$515,000
Nov 19, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73420179

Nov 19, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73420179

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73420179

$515,000
11/19/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73420179

11/19/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73420179

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Public Records for 42 New Salem Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,500Additions$263,900Total$320,400
Tax Record2025$4,643 ($387 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,052 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,052 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955CountyWORCESTERAPNPETE M:201 B:64 L:0

Schools near 42 New Salem Road

This home is within Ralph C Mahar School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 11 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Petersham Center
PublicK to 6

Ralph C Mahar Regional School
Public7 to 12

Pathways Early College Innovation School
Public11 to 12

The Gateway To College
Public9 to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Vision, Donna Warfield

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