43 Emerald St, Athol, MA, 01331
About This Home
Beautifully renovated home featuring major updates throughout in 2025. Enjoy energy-efficient living with solar panels that cover most electric costs — summer bills have reportedly been as low as $0-$37 even with central A/C running throughout the day. Brand new central A/C and heating system installed in early 2026, along with a new electric water heater and new water filtration system. New windows installed in 2025. Fully finished basement offers additional living space perfect for entertaining, home office, gym, or extended living needs. Solar system is nearly paid off. Move-in ready with modern upgrades and excellent utility savings.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Stone,Brick/Mortar,Irregular
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
- Construction materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Water Treatment
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile
- Finished area above ground: 1,582
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric,Active Solar
- Cooling features: Central Air,Active Solar
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,582
- Total interior livable area: 1,582 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: 1448405
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Porch - Enclosed,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Porch - Enclosed,Patio,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 3,883 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street,Stone/Gravel,Unpaved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- 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
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- 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 | $2,350 | $28,200 |
| Home Insurance * | $193 | $2,316 |
| Property Taxes | $490 | $5,880 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,387 | $40,644 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Listed for sale | $474,900 |
| 2019-09-27 | Sold | $173,000 |
| 2019-08-20 | Pending sale | $179,900 |
| 2019-08-07 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2019-04-26 | Sold | $60,000 |
| 2019-03-28 | Pending sale | $69,999 |
| 2019-03-25 | Price change | $69,999 |
| 2018-12-06 | Price change | $77,000 |
| 2018-09-08 | Listed for sale | $95,000 |
| 2017-12-29 | Listing removed | $99,000 |
| 2017-11-24 | Price change | $99,000 |
| 2017-11-14 | Price change | $105,000 |
| 2017-11-02 | Price change | $115,000 |
| 2017-09-14 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
| 2012-08-27 | Sold | $900 |
| 2004-05-28 | Sold | $146,900 |
| 2003-01-27 | Sold | $45,500 |
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