
17 S Main St Petersham — Photo 1 of 42
Recent Drop: $126,400
$448,500
17 S Main St, Petersham, MA 01366
Petersham, MA 01366
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
SqFt
2,200
Style
Single Family
Built
1770
Come see this beautiful historic home located just off the Town Common, in the Petersham Historic District! The 1st-floor features a formal dining room with fireplace, library with fireplace, formal front hall entry, living room, office/study, mudroom/pantry and large eat-in kitchen. The 2nd-floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including the main bedroom with its own full bathroom, walk-in closet and gas fireplace. Convenient full basement with laundry room and workshop. Recent updates include: whole house Bosch heat pump & central air conditioning, whole house blown-in insulation, 200 amp electric service, whole house Emporia electric monitoring system, interior painting, resealed foundation, alarm system, brick herringbone front walkway and emergency generator. Outside you'll find a beautiful patio/sitting area, many mature plantings, a storage shed and a large backyard. Convenient location just 45 min to Worcester/Amherst.
Market Value Analysis
Limited sample — based on 6 comparable properties.
* Analysis is based on 6 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Petersham, MA.
Property Details
Financials
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Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer • Water Treatment
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Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
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$448,500
Was $499,900
Aug 20, 2026
MLS® 73529210
$499,900
Was $525,000
Aug 10, 2026
MLS® 73529210
$525,000
Was $549,900
Jul 11, 2026
MLS® 73529210
$549,900
Was $574,900
Jun 24, 2026
MLS® 73529210
$574,900
Jun 3, 2026
MLS® 73529210
Population
1,185
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$111K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
5.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Worcester County
1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,200 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 15,246 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Benjamin Hause
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty North Central
MLS® Number: 73529210
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