79 New Salem Rd

3,818 Sq. Ft.
$177 / Sq. Ft.
3,818
Sq. Ft.
$177
per Sq. Ft.

Description

SERIOUS PRICE REDUCTION on This historic New England estate, once part of the West Road Inn, is a c.1850 manor on 3.28 acres just 10.8 mi from Route 2 in Petersham, MA. Can purchase two buildable lots—Lot 71 (5.8 ac, wooded, scenic views) & Lot 72 (5.61 ac, wooded w/ stream) making total of 14.69 acres for discounted price $770k for all of it . The 3,818 sq.ft. home features 5 beds, 4.5 baths, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, and French doors from the oversized living room to a cozy kitchen, sunroom,...SERIOUS PRICE REDUCTION on This historic New England estate, once part of the West Road Inn, is a c.1850 manor on 3.28 acres just 10.8 mi from Route 2 in Petersham, MA. Can purchase two buildable lots—Lot 71 (5.8 ac, wooded, scenic views) & Lot 72 (5.61 ac, wooded w/ stream) making total of 14.69 acres for discounted price $770k for all of it . The 3,818 sq.ft. home features 5 beds, 4.5 baths, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, and French doors from the oversized living room to a cozy kitchen, sunroom, and screened patio. The primary suite overlooks an in-ground pool, tennis courts, and woods. Amenities: generator, 3-car garage, new septic, new electric panel & hot water tank. Ideal for gatherings or a family compound. Located 0.5 mi from the Petersham Country Store, 10 mi from Athol YMCA & Market Basket, and near the scenic Quabbin Reservoir. A rare private oasis for nature lovers. The 2 additional lots next to the home for sale are on MLS# 73356499 & 73356502 Book your showing today
  1. Listed by Angela Rogers • BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors

Property Details for 79 New Salem Road

Town
Petersham
Area
MA-Petersham
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING CLOSED: 07/23/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 79 New Salem Road

StatusSold
MLS #73356493
Days on Market52
Taxes$8,071 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyWorcester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors, Angela Rogers

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals, Deborah Deschamps

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Building Information for 79 New Salem Road

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size3.28 AC / 142,876 SF

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$4,104 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,431

Property Taxes

$673

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 79 New Salem Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3818.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Petersham Cente
  • High School: Ralph C Mahar
  • Middle School: Ralph C Mahar
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
  • Basement Features: Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, Sun Room, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Pool - Inground, Tennis Court, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Screens, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Screens, Tennis Court, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Other (See Remarks), Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Additional Land Avail., Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,French Doors
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office 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: Agent related to Seller. The property is being sold by the Executor of the Estate who has never lived in the property. This is an Estate sale,pictures taken before furniture removed. Price for House only is now $679k,if you want the house and the 2 lots price is discounted for $770k.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:201 B:73 L:0,3213210
  • Assessments: $564,400
  • Block: 73
  • Book: 28527
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: 201
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R5
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 79 New Salem Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73356493

$675,000
May 30, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73356493

May 14, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73356493

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73356493

$675,000
05/30/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73356493

05/14/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73356493

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

Public Records for 79 New Salem Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,600Additions$498,700Total$563,300
Tax Record2025$8,162 ($680 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,818 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,818 SqFtStories2Lot Size142,877 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850Year Renovated1850CountyWORCESTERAPNPETE M:201 B:73 L:0

Schools near 79 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 BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors, Angela Rogers

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