56 Lumber St, Athol, MA, 01331
About This Home
Unique investment opportunity featuring a single-family home and a three-family property situated on the same 0.28-acre parcel with a large off-street parking area. The three-family offers 3,216 sq. ft. of living space, while the single-family provides an additional 899 sq. ft. Combined, the property includes 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.The property is well maintained and offers expansion potential in the attic, subject to applicable approvals. There may also be the potential to subdivide the single-family from the three-family with town approval. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence regarding subdivision and future development possibilities.Suitable for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income. Conveniently located near downtown amenities, shopping, restaurants, parks, and recreational opportunities along the Millers River, including kayaking, canoeing, and walking trails. Please see MLS #73523353
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet,Laminate
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 899
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 899
- Total interior livable area: 899 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: M:00023 B:00103 L:00000
- Zoning: res
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Off Street,Unpaved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 1
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 | $3,033 | $36,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $249 | $2,988 |
| Property Taxes | $624 | $7,488 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $4,260 | $51,120 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Price change | $599,900 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $649,900 |
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