
488 S Main St Athol — Photo 1 of 42
$308,000
488 S Main St, Athol, MA 01331
Athol, MA 01331
Beds
5
Baths
2
SqFt
2,730
Style
Single Family
Built
1775
The venerable 18th century front door has greeted guests for 250 years upon entering this significant Georgian home... A remarkably intact antique with important original features throughout... 4 fireplaces, wide pine flooring, Norfolk latches, 19th century wallpapers, fine dentil molding and a myriad of other touches remain... An Historic Deerfield curator visit from 2013 documented fine extant marbleized baseboards upstairs. Deerfield may have influenced an earlier,1950s Colonial Revival reworking of the charming kitchen.. 11 rooms, workshops, buttery and a very cozy reading loft. Three level 32 X 42 New England barn has two main levels plus several lofts and two tack rooms. Over 4 acres with abundant road frontage to guarantee privacy.. Sit in the front yard and take in the glorious view across the lower meadow of the Millers River. A truly rare opportunity for an Early American home connoisseur in bringing back the glory of this property. Mixed use zoning, Town water and sewer, Rte 2A exposure and the detached barn could open many creative uses. Located near the Pioneer Valley and the Quabbin reservoir, yet minutes to highway, shopping and town center. Home will require a fairly involved restoration in and out limiting financing options. Be the next chapter of this property's history.
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 • Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator • Washer
Neighborhood
Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Bike Path • Conservation Area
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First15 x 20
Flooring - Wood
Dining Room
Lvl First15 x 16
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
Kitchen
Lvl First20 x 23
Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Pantry, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
Family Room
Lvl First20 x 23
Bathroom - Full, Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second15 x 20
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second15 x 16
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second9 x 9
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second9 x 7
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5
Lvl Second11 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second7 x 9
Bathroom - Full
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 2,730 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 181,210 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: Jason Fanning
Listing Office: RE/MAX Vision
MLS® Number: 73567979
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