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17 S Main St Petersham — Photo 1 of 42

17 S Main St Petersham — Photo 1 of 42

Recent Drop: $126,400

$574,900
$448,500

$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

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →

Limited sample — based on 6 comparable properties.

This Property$204/sqft
Local Avg (Petersham)$281/sqft
27% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 6 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Petersham, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$574,900
Annual Taxes$4,295

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
Fireplaces2
Flooring--
BasementFull

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
WaterPrivate
SewerPrivate Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationStone
ZoningR

Property & Lot

Acres0.35
SqFt Lot15,246
Lot FeaturesLevel

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer • Water Treatment

Neighborhood

Sidewalks

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Master BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 2Bathroom 3
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily RoomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First
Dining Room
Lvl First
Kitchen
Lvl First
Family Room
Lvl First
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second
Bathroom 1
Lvl First
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second
Bathroom 3
Lvl Second

Property History

Price Drop
$448,500

Was $499,900

Aug 20, 2026

MLS® 73529210

Price Drop
$499,900

Was $525,000

Aug 10, 2026

MLS® 73529210

Price Drop
$525,000

Was $549,900

Jul 11, 2026

MLS® 73529210

Price Drop
$549,900

Was $574,900

Jun 24, 2026

MLS® 73529210

Listed
$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 Provided By

Listing Agent: Benjamin Hause

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty North Central

MLS® Number: 73529210

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