53 Union St, Athol, MA, 01331
About This Home
Discover a rare opportunity to own a versatile and income-generating 4-family property situated directly across from the beautiful Fish Park - perfect for enjoying tennis, basketball, or a relaxing afternoon picnic. This property features three 1-bedroom apartments and one 2-bedroom unit. Recent improvements include a Newer roof, installed approximately two years ago. Enjoy strong rental income potential with room to increase rents. Each unit has an off off-street parking space. Located just minutes from downtown Athol, with easy access to Route 2, local shopping, and the Millers River, this location offers both convenience and charm.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 4 Family
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Cooling
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Kitchen
- Flooring: Varies
- Finished area above ground: 3,250
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,250
- Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:00030 B:00030 L:00000,1448017
- Zoning: rb
Lot
- Lot size: 4,366 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,174 | $26,088 |
| Home Insurance * | $179 | $2,148 |
| Property Taxes | $447 | $5,364 |
| Electricity | $640 | $7,690 |
| Total | $3,440 | $41,280 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Price change | $395,000 |
| 2026-07-02 | Price change | $430,000 |
| 2026-05-15 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
| 2025-12-23 | Listing removed | $385,000 |
| 2025-08-27 | Price change | $385,000 |
| 2025-07-22 | Listed for sale | $400,000 |
| 2024-10-01 | Listing removed | $375,000 |
| 2024-08-27 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2024-08-09 | Listed for sale | $399,900 |
| 2017-04-12 | Listing removed | $135,000 |
| 2016-06-14 | Price change | $135,000 |
| 2015-06-19 | Price change | $130,000 |
| 2015-05-07 | Price change | $135,000 |
| 2015-03-20 | Price change | $140,000 |
| 2015-03-09 | Price change | $145,000 |
| 2015-03-01 | Price change | $155,000 |
| 2015-01-15 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2014-10-02 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2014-05-02 | Sold | $650,000 |
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