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Last Sold Price
2 beds988 sqft
85 Simonds St, Athol, MA 01331
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$285/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Multiple offers received. All offers due by noon mon 9/18. Welcome to this charming 2/3 bed, 1 bath cottage located in a peaceful uptown neighborhood in Athol. This property sits on a generous .36-acre lot, with a vinyl fence and 3 gates, and a beautifully landscaped yard featuring perennial gardens and blueberry bushes (2021). Step inside and be greeted by original hardwood floors, a fireplace, and triple paned windows with a leaded glass picture window, allowing ample natural light to fill the...Multiple offers received. All offers due by noon mon 9/18. Welcome to this charming 2/3 bed, 1 bath cottage located in a peaceful uptown neighborhood in Athol. This property sits on a generous .36-acre lot, with a vinyl fence and 3 gates, and a beautifully landscaped yard featuring perennial gardens and blueberry bushes (2021). Step inside and be greeted by original hardwood floors, a fireplace, and triple paned windows with a leaded glass picture window, allowing ample natural light to fill the space. The entire house has been professionally painted, giving it a fresh and modern look. The well-appointed kitchen features a convenient wall oven, cooktop, and a new dishwasher. Other notable features include a new roof and bulkhead in 2019, seamless gutters and leaf guard in 2020, new boiler (2015) updated bath (2010) and a new composite back porch. Convenience is key, as this home is centrally located close to schools, the hospital, Market Basket, and the golf course. Don't miss this!
  • Listed by: Linda Lee • LAER Realty Partners
Listing closed: 10/23/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73158365

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Linda Lee

Sold By LAER Realty Partners, Tammy Byars

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Property Information for 85 Simonds Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,020 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Athol
  • Area: MA-Athol
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Cottage
  • Style: Garden, Ranch, Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,720 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 988.0
  • Color: 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
  • Grade School: Aces
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Arms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Range Hood, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, 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
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Internet Available - Satellite
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Internet Available - Satellite
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Lake/Pond, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Archway
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Seller has never lived in home. Being sold "as is".
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1448985
  • Assessments: $215,100
  • Block: 00073
  • Book: 25952
  • Lot: 00000
  • Map: 00033
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 85 Simonds Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521191318

$282,000

+4.7% / yr

Oct 23, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73158365

$282,000
Sep 16, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73158365

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521191318

$282,000

+4.7% / yr

10/23/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73158365

$282,000
09/16/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73158365

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

Public Records for 85 Simonds Street

Taxable ValueLand$58,600Additions$207,000Total$265,600
Tax Record2025$3,376 ($281 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt988 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963CountyWORCESTERAPNATHO M:00033 B:00073 L:00000

Schools near 85 Simonds Street

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

Athol-Royalston Middle School
Public5 to 8

Athol High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 85 Simonds Street, Athol, MA 01331
$282,000
2
988
15,720
$125,000
2
1.5
1,060
15,675
$55,000
3
850
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4
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Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Linda Lee

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