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Athol

The Town of Athol is a no-nonsense, blue-collar community located in the North Quabbin region of West Central Massachusetts. The town lies between the picturesque Tully Mountains to the North and the Quabbin Reservoir to the South. Athol offers a unique blend of urban and rural characteristics including a traditional downtown shopping district and an abundance of recreational activities such as camping, hunting and fishing.


Settled on the banks of the Millers River in the 1790's as a typical New England mill town, Athol has been a strong metalwork manufacturing hub since the turn of the century. Hence the town's nickname, "Tool Town, U.S.A.", is well earned. Athol is home to the annual River Rat Race spectacular. What began as a local canoeing event 30 years ago, has evolved into a major tourist and sporting attraction. In early April of each year, the River Rat Race draws contestants from all over the northeastern United States to compete seriously and for fun.


The town is not without its cultural highlights. Each year the Athol Historical Society hosts many outstanding artists, musicians and other prominent people in addition to a very active local performing arts group that brings "Broadway to Town" at least four times a year.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

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8th Grade Science:

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4th Grade Math:

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Spending/Student:

$8,259

Average SAT scores:

1497

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.2 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:11,601 Median Income in town: $44,186 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

347

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 13.2 / 1,000
Violent: 4.2 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 83 / 4 / 16

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$115,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$157,000

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-37%

Avg single family tax bill:

$1,914

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Subway info:

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

70

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

92

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$33,300

Traiditons home on a dead end street, small yard, vinyl siding and insulated windows. Bank owned, special addendums, pre-approval from lender owner. Please allow 2-3 business days for response.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$63,900

Purchase this property for as little as 3% down. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. A 15 day first look timeline is in place for owner occupant buyers, then investors may bid. All bids must be made through www.HomePath.com. If you are handy and looking to rehab a home, this may be the one for you.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$137,500

Large Cape, four (could be five) bedrooms, two baths, fireplaced living room, family room/sun room. Quality construction with many hardwood floors, built-ins, ornate fireplace mantle, plaster walls. Very large two-car garage. Large private backyard, property abuts Silver Lake Park and is within walking distance to the public beach.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$37,500

HEAVILY WOODED MOSTLY LEVEL BUILDING LOT LESS THAN A HALF MILE FROM LOGAN ROAD IN AN AREA OF NEWLY BUILT HOMES 2.27 ACRES 167' FRONTAGE  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$139,900

RARE FIND! THIS ONE YOU CAN?T MATCH FOR OVERALL CHARM, CHARACTER & VALUE. ELEGANT KITCHEN W/CERAMIC TILE FLOORS & BAY WINDOW. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS W/TILE FLOORS. MASTER BEDROOM W/WALK IN CLOSET. RELAXING SITTING ROOM. BEAUTIFUL TIN CEILINGS & NATURAL WOODWORK WITH LOTS OF WOOD FLOORS. HUGE L SHAPED PORCH. BASEMENT WORKSHOP. HARVEY WINDOWS. LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE W/ 60 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR. WORK SHED W/ELECTRICITY. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY. COME IN AND TAKE A LOOK. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$195,900

THIS AMAZING COLONIAL WITH FARMERS PORCH HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS AND SITS AT THE END OF A CUL-DE-SAC. BRIGHT KITCHEN/DINING AREA WITH FRENCH DOORS LEADING ONTO DECK OVERLOOKING LARGE BACKYARD. MASTER SUITE W/FULL BATH. 2 CAR GARAGE. HIGHLY DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD ABUTS ELLENWOOD COUNTRY CLUB. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PLAYGROUNDS & GOLF COURSE. EASY ACCESS TO ROUTE 2 & ROUTE 202. HOME OWNER ASSOCIATION DOES NOT CHARGE DUES. ALL HOMEOWNERS PAY EQUAL AMOUNT FOR SNOW REMOVAL OF PRIVATE DRIVEWAY.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$190,000

Large three bedroom home with two-car garage. Corner lot, almost half acre with a large backyard.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$85,500

The look of mid-century with classic nooks, built-ins, and curved archways plus the extras! The kitchen is a dream to work in with lots of space and a ton of cabinet storage. Freshly decorated for today's lifestyles with a bit of whimsy that will make you smile. Convenient drive under garage. Big private yard.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$44,015

Great home at a great price! Perfect starter home, great for first time buyer. Needs some cosmetics, however you could move right in. House is sold as is, where is.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$135,000

3 bedroom Ranch home set in good location of town. Many improvements such as; newer septic system, recent roof, updated electric and furnace. Plenty of storage with two large sheds and a one car garage.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$134,900

This cute 3 bedroom home was completely remodeled in 2006 from Roof to Basement, Including new Insulated Harvey Windows Throughout, Hot Water Heater, Electrical Panel, Basement Cement Floor, Roof, Vinyl Siding, new Carpeting and Linoleum. The interior offers huge Master Bedroom, formal dining room, 1st floor office or 4th bedroom, large living room, and 1.5 baths. This home feature a lovely fenced in yard with just enough room for you vegetable garden. Immediate Occupancy Available  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,900

GORGEOUS AND ONE OF A KIND Contemporary is set on a corner lot, has open spaces & multi-level living. Incredible living room with soaring skylit cathedral ceilings, balcony and cozy wood fireplace. French doors open to a beautiful eat in kitchen, fully applianced with gleaming wood floors, maple cabinets & pantry storage. Step down to a charming den w/recessed lighting & sliders that open onto a private fenced in patio. Master suite, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, generator, and H-U-G-E basement.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$289,000

Significantly REDUCED !!! Overlooking the Tully River Valley & each Western SUNSET View ! This Classic Victorian Style home has Original Victorian Detailed Woodwork. Property Adjacent to Thousands of Acres of Conservation land for hiking and cross country skiing! Large rooms, Fireplace Inground pool.Farm facilities include an 18 stall barn Or Collector Car Garage ! 6 car home garage ! Endless Possibilities ! Town Sewer &Water ! 26Acres avail.Lot G see plan attached  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$59,900

Recently cleared of brush ! 424 feet frontage and 4.77 surveyed acres of Former Farmland ! Lots of Great Topsoil.. Possible Westerly Views  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$118,900

AFFORDABLE...CHARMING....LOTS OF PERIOD CHARACTER. Spacious Eat In Kitchen with a Large Pantry. Large Formal Dining Room...and The Living Room has Room to Spare...Gleaming Hard Wood Floors. French Doors...Built-ins. The Sun Room Leads to a Rear Deck Overlooking a Large Level Yard with a Garden Plot. Three Bedrooms...One Recently Remodeled Full Bath. Forced Hot Water Baseboard Heat. Walk Out Basement. Vinyl Siding...Newer Roof. One Car Detached Garage.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$73,500

Large three bedroom colonial with front porch. Aluminium sided with some replacement windows. House needs updating but lots of built in equity here! This asset is offered under Freddie Mac 1st look initiative through 5/22/12. Only owner occupant offers will be considered during this time.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$199,000

WELCOME HOME TO THIS CHARMING COLONIAL SURROUNDED BY STONE WALLS LOCATED ON ALMOST 1 1/2 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LAND. THIS PROPERTY OFFERS 4-5 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS, LIVING RM W/FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE INSERT, SUNNY DINING ROOM, & FULL ATTIC FOR STORAGE, CUTE LITTLE SUN PORCH. KITCHEN WITH NEWER COUNTER TOPS AND PLUMBING. 2ND FLOOR COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2004 WITH NEWER ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING. ENJOY THE HUGE BACK YARD WITH ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL ON HOT SUMMER DAYS. CLOSE TO DOANE FALLS.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$49,000

Large Lot in Very Desirable Section of Uptown Athol. Easy Highway Access...Close to Schools and Area Amenities. Private Location on Cul De Sac. Dead End Street.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$49,000

Large Lot, Nearly 2 Acres in Very Desirable Section of Uptown Athol. Easy Highway Access...Close to Schools and Area Amenities. Private Location on Cul De Sac. Dead End Street.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$244,900

Cape w/Character, fireplace in the living room, woodstove w/brick hearth in the kitchen/dining area. Master bedroom with bath on the first floor and another 2 bedrooms and bath on the second floor. The family room soars high with cathedral ceilings & skylights, w/ atrium doors to the tiered 3 level deck. The front has a Farmers Porch and the two car garage has room for storage. The wood stove in the living is supplemental heat w/3 cords burned last year & electric less than 140.00 mo.  






 

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