1673 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA, 01331
About This Home
Opportunity awaits with this ranch-style home set in a convenient commuter location on Route 32, just minutes to the Route 2/202 on-ramp and close to shopping, restaurants, movie theater & everyday amenities at North Quabbin Commons. Enjoy nearby hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing at Tully Lake, Bearsden, the Quabbin Reservoir, and Ellinwood Country Club. Situated on just under half an acre, this property presents a great opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to build sweat equity & bring their vision to life.The home offers a simple layout ready for updates and improvements. With solid potential & easy access to major routes, this property could make a great starter home, investment, or downsizing option. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project or an affordable opportunity to enter the market, this property offers the chance to create value in a desirable location. Passing Title V in hand and poured concrete foundation.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater,None
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area above ground: 720
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: M:0045 B:0059 L:0000,1449790
- Zoning: RC
Lot
- Lot size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Ice Storm
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 | $778 | $9,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $64 | $768 |
| Property Taxes | $162 | $1,944 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $1,358 | $16,296 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Contingent | $154,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $154,000 |
| 2026-07-07 | Price change | $159,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
| 2026-06-11 | Sold | $152,000 |
| 2026-05-21 | Pending sale | $135,000 |
| 2026-05-18 | Contingent | $135,000 |
| 2026-05-13 | Listed for sale | $135,000 |
| 2012-11-20 | Sold | $59,900 |
| 2012-08-23 | Sold | $34,170 |
| 2012-05-08 | Listing removed | $69,900 |
| 2012-01-17 | Listed for sale | $69,900 |
| 2011-10-13 | Listing removed | $69,900 |
| 2011-07-12 | Price change | $69,900 |
| 2011-06-07 | Listed for sale | $75,000 |
| 2006-05-26 | Sold | $148,198 |
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