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The Town of Petersham, in its third century, having been incorporated in April of 1754, is located at the northeastern part of the Quabbin Reservoir. The town, which ranks third in the Commonwealth in size, is easily reached from both Route 2 and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
The elegant town common is the centerpiece of the Petersham Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Some 45 buildings, mostly built in the early nineteenth century are included in the district. Many of Petersham's 1200 residents live near the village center, the remainder being scattered throughout the town in an assortment of country dwellings, new and old. Aside from its attractiveness, Petersham is blessed with a varied population desiring both to preserve and enjoy the beauty around them.
An outstanding feature of Petersham is its wealth of conservation land, including not only the thousands of acres of the MDC's Quabbin Reservation, but also a number of large tracts maintained by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Harvard Forest, the Audubon Society and the Trustees of Reservations. As a result, the sighting of bald eagles, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, raccoons and many other forms of wildlife is common.
Cultural and recreational facilities in Petersham are many and varied, including the Petersham Craft Center, the Historical Society with its museum, the Memorial Library, Petersham Country Club, Curling Club, the Fisher Museum at Harvard Forest, summer band concerts staged at the renovated band stand, impressive Memorial Day ceremonies, numerous hiking and skiing trails, the Petersham Gun Club, Elizabeth Carpenter Concerts, antique show and other events sponsored by the American Legion, Grange, Lions Club and the three churches.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
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Spending/Student:
$7,370
Average SAT scores:
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Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.8 to 1
Community
Population:1,283 Median Income in town: $66,821 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
13
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/ 1
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $217,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $239,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -10%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
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:
74
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
94
Rail time to Boston:
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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Lovely Country Log home on 12.11 private acres. Open, airy 1st floor with plenty of sunlight. Kitchen has Cherry cabinets, 6 burner Gas range, and stainless steel appliances- Cathedral ceiling highlights living area with a hearth for a wood stove. 1st flr bedroom with a full bath & storage area. 3 bedrooms & a full bath on the 2nd floor. Walk-out basement is partially finished. Wrap around Farmers porch and deck. 3 car garage/workshop- 3 stall Barn/Stable. Fenced areas. Landscaping.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$18,000
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Very quiet country lot! Sits at the interest of Flat Rock Road and Monson Turnpike Road. Pond abutts lot.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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YOU WILL LOVE THE KITCHEN ! VAULTED CEILINGS,SKYLITE, SLIDERS TO A LARGE ENCLOSED 4 SEASON PORCH- 3 BEDROOMS, 1 & 1/2 BATHS. - 1 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE- CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY- 3.8 ACRES -
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$27,000
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Attractive lot - 1,5 acres- Perc test in progress- level lot - stone walls-
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$149,900
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VERY UNIQUE PROPERTY. The spetic . well , underground electric, foundation, basement floor, and first floor is in place. come bring your home idea and enjoy this AMAZING property. Very large foundation make it one level living or build it to your needs.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$46,500
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Pretty country lot with frontage on Old East Street and Narrow Lane. Driveway roughed in from Narrow Lane with house/septic site partially cleared. 4 bedroom septic design in hand will need Board of Health final approval. Narrow Lane is a dirt road passing through to Queen Lake in Phillipston and has hundreds of acres of protected state land. Enjoy the wildlife and woodlands of this beautiful New England town and yet be only 25 miles to Worcester or 20 minutes to Rt. 2 in Templeton.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$97,500
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Beautiful open field lot outlined with stone walls and over 900' of frontage on a pretty country road. Perfect for development as a horse property or small farm with potential to be further divided. The artesian well is already in and a 4 bedroom septic design was previously approved. Lot includes the main pasture/field in front for house location with smaller pasture/field in rear. Miles of dirt roads nearby for trail riding & enjoying the wildlife. About 25 miles to Worc. & 20 minutes to Rt 2.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$769,000
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5 chimney, 2.5 story 1802 Federal Style Colonial,16 ac. Renovated kitchen & great room, 4 bdrm, 2 full,2 half baths, dining , music, study rooms, historic moldings & trim. Attached carriage sheds w/ 3 bays & workshop. 2 renovated outbuildings, 1930?s art studio w/ fireplace & skylights, extra workshop . Across East St. 4.7 ac w/ CR w/post & beam 2000 sqft barn of w/ barn septic & Main house septic field. CR permits barn improved to 150% of its existing footprint. Also ½ of Brown?s Pond & dam.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$195,000
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Beautiful Design Home. This wonderful 1300 plus sq. ft. home has so much to offer! Cathedral ceilings throughout kitchen living room area great for entertaining. Along with three bedrooms, two baths and has potential for finish rooms in the walkout basement. Burderus furnace, appliances and farmers porch. Close to commuter routes, 122, 202 and 32. Spectacular area of new homes with a country setting.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$250,000
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Beautiful farmland to be divided from larger parcel. Nice view of Mt Wachusett at front. Easy to divide to two frontage lots and 2 very large rear lots. Land not yet perced but will be in response to satisfactory offer made subject to results satisfactory to buyer. This 66 acres is approx 6 acres of field, rest has timber potential. Address of 196 N Main is actually adjacent house also for sale. Combined land of 96 acres with 2 houses available for negotiation.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$750,000
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Superbly constructed classic cape with open spaces and excellent detail, set well back behind hayfields. Plus a post and beam, 1100 ft, 2 bedroom cottage, on own 4.7 acres. Legal for residence rental, or just use as your guest or studio space. Superb light. Both offered as one property on 30 acres. Additional 66 acres offered seperately or combined for package price. About 15 acres open with fields and gardens, the rest is wooded with excellent timber potential. Protected land behind and above.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$110,000
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EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR ROUTES FROM THIS PERFECT LOCATION IN BEAUTIFUL PETERSHAM. GORGEOUS NEW LAND LISTING FOR YOUR HOME! WELL IS ALREADY IN PLACE, CURB CUTS ARE COMPLETE and SEPTIC IS DESIGNED!! Rt 122/32 is the main rd leading into Petersham from Barre/Worcester. Highly desirable area with gorgeous homes as neighbors. Private, yet appx only 40 minutes from Amherst, Worcester and Gardner! Perfect commuter location ....LOT HAS LEACH FIELD IN...WELL IS 50 GALLONS PER MIN PER SELLER!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Private Petersham Location ! Nice Mostly level Lot and Accessible woodland ! Just a few minutes to the Quabbin Reservior & the Women's Federated Forest..Gate 36
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,750,000
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Originally a 1920's +- summer home, this property has had many additions over the years. 122 +- rooms,presently an 86+- bedroom convent w/ formal fireplaced rms,meetings rms, chapel,offices,full service kitchen w/ two dining rms,3 screened porches,2 laundry facilities,formal garden w/ screened tea house,caretaker's cottage,7 garage spaces,recent roof,well maintained. Perfect for an educational facility,conference center, etc.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$150,000
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REDUCED! LOG HOME!! Ranch on 5.8 Acres, listed as a two family but could possibly be turned into a single family! With just a few updates this could be that Log Cabin you alway's wanted! Title V has passed waiting on certificate!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$264,900
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You'll find all the charm of years gone with the all the amenities and comforts of today in this stately home. Can be used as a single family or a two family. Plenty of parking and nice backyard with wrap around patio, garden and play areas. Most rooms have been lovingly restored with their wide pine floors and tall baseboards. The major expenses have been recently done, just bring your decorative touches! Some rooms awaiting finishing.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$19,900
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THE BEST BUY ON EARTH!!! DON?T WAIT BUY NOW! Petersham 1.3 Acre Building Site for the HOME OF YOUR DREAMS. Perk in Hand, Site has Clearing, Potential house setting for privacy, and survey complete. Private Location many acres of conservation near by, yet close to Highways for accessibility. Ring Listing Agent for more Details.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$110,200
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One-level living in a peaceful country setting in historic small town. Open concept kitchen/dining room. Solid surface counter tops, hardwood floors, slider to large screened deck. Cathedral ceiling and newer carpet in sunny living room. Walkout basement with laundry, small work area and possible expansion room. Level backyard enclosed by stone walls on three sides, features large storage shed and plenty of room for gardening.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$239,000
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Superb new home built in 2002 of highest quality materials and craftmanship. Small footprint yields high efficiencies and great floor plan. Set well back from road a short walk from PO, School, Library and Town Common. Beautiful perennials and vegetable gardens. New solar addition 2010 on south side adding casual space, woodstove, and seperate rear entrance from driveway, finished in all natural oak. Wonderful screened porch off kitchen on east side for seasonal dining and comfort.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$25,000
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Value Priced Building Lot 5.8 Acres! Broker has soil evaluation results, legal descriptions, and maps on file. Land slopes from the road and level off for an area to build. This is 1 of 3 available - will consider package price. See other listings.
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