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48 Columbian Ave, Athol, MA, 01331

2beds
2baths
1,382sqft
$250,000
$181price/sqft
$1,985/moest. monthly cost
$79,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Bring your imagination and this property will quickly become a home. When you walk through the front door you enter into an enclosed porch with lots of potential to become extra living space. Living room has nice hardwood floors with a working fireplace. Kitchen includes an eat in dining area and an access to the back yard and rear covered porch. 2 good sized bedrooms with large closets and hardwood floors. Basement also has a great area for additional living space with an additional small kitchen area. Schedule your showing today.

Getting Around

19
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
8
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
3/10
Athol High SchoolGrades 9-122.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Block

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead

Bathroom1

  • Level: First

Bathroom2

  • Level: Basement

Bedroom2

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Window features: Screens
  • Flooring: Wood,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 1,382

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Steam,Oil
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,382
  • Total interior livable area: 1,382 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:0012 B:0124 L:0000,1446360
  • Zoning: RB

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch,Deck - Roof
  • Exterior features: Porch,Deck - Roof,Screens
  • Waterfront features: Lake/Pond,1 to 2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.32 Acres
  • Features: Cleared,Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached,Off Street,Tandem
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 3

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
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Ice Storm
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,264$15,168
Home Insurance *$104$1,248
Property Taxes $263$3,156
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$1,985$23,820
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$68,057/yr
40% on housing$59,550/yr
45% on housing$52,933/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.3%
1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$181This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01331$208
Worcester County$265

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01331$245
Worcester County$281

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-16Pending sale$250,000
2026-08-05Contingent$250,000
2026-08-03Listed for sale$250,000
2006-12-15Sold$163,900
2006-09-08Sold$141,000
2004-09-10Sold$168,000
2002-07-10Sold$124,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentLynne White
BrokerageFour Columns Realty, LLC

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