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58 Merriam Rd, Princeton, MA, 01541

4beds
2baths
2,767sqft
$250,000
$90price/sqft
$2,192/moest. monthly cost
$87,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

In the shadow of the mountain! This antique farmhouse has the character of yesteryear. Nestled into the side of MT. Wachusett, this 1865 farm house is awaiting the next owner. Needs complete restoration. Metal ceilings. Furnace & windows replaced in 2003. Located on 2.0 acres. Formerly known as the Skinner farm. Main house is unoccupied. Ell needs tear down. Passed 5 min. perk test. Needs new septic . A classic location awaiting some new inspiration.. Quiet town of Princeton. Award winning school system. SOLD "AS IS" Buyer to do full diligence

Getting Around

6
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
23
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Thomas Prince SchoolGrades K-81.9 mi
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1865

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater,None

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Other
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood,Carpet,Hardwood,Pine
  • Finished area above ground: 2,767

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,767
  • Total interior livable area: 2,767 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No

Details

  • Parcel number: 3526613
  • Zoning: Res/Ag
  • Exclusions: House Is Being "sold As Is"

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Scenic View(s)
  • Frontage length: 225.00

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.97 Acres
  • Features: Additional Land Avail.,Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street,Unpaved
  • 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

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Ice Storm

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 *$81$972
Property Taxes $302$3,624
Electricity $545$6,547
Total$2,192$26,304
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$75,154/yr
40% on housing$65,760/yr
45% on housing$58,453/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

$90This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01541$263
Worcester County$265

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01541$257
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
2026-08-06Pending sale$250,000
2026-08-03Price change$250,000
2026-04-10Price change$265,000
2026-03-26Listed for sale$289,000
2026-01-01Listing removed$289,900
2025-10-21Price change$289,900
2025-10-21Price change$590,000
2025-10-09Price change$300,000
2025-10-09Price change$610,000
2025-10-02Price change$325,000
2025-10-02Price change$640,000
2025-08-18Price change$325,000
2025-08-18Price change$640,000
2025-07-15Price change$350,000
2025-07-07Price change$685,000
2025-05-28Listed for sale$785,000
1988-10-24Sold$126,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoseph Lee
BrokerageSteeplechase REALTORS®

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