
401 Petersham Road Athol — Photo 1 of 32
Recent Drop: $25,900
$349,000
401 Petersham Road, Athol, MA 01331
Athol, MA 01331
Beds
3
Baths
1
SqFt
1,812
Style
Single Family
Built
1950
Year-round waterfront living on beautiful Lake Ellis! Set on 0.59 acres with 160' of lake frontage, this charming Cape offers the opportunity to create your own private lakeside oasis. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water from your own backyard. Features include a desirable first-floor bedroom, fresh interior paint, a HearthStone wood stove, and solar installed within the last two years with the roof replaced at the time of installation to help offset the fully electric home. Outside you'll find an in-ground pool, detached garage, and a spacious yard with endless possibilities to transform this property into the waterfront retreat you've always envisioned. Conveniently located minutes from Route 2 and close to hiking, golf, shopping, restaurants, and all the outdoor recreation the North Quabbin region has to offer.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Athol, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Highway Access
Geography
Property History
$349,000
Was $359,000
Aug 20, 2026
MLS® 73549495
$359,000
Was $374,900
Aug 4, 2026
MLS® 73549495
$374,900
Jul 16, 2026
MLS® 73549495
Population
13,922
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$72K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
25.1%
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 1,812 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 25,700 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: Samantha Mcintire
Listing Office: Keller Williams Gateway Realty
MLS® Number: 73549495
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