For sale

$399,000

157 Sykes St, Palmer, MA 01069

4beds

2,400sqft

$2,726/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

0.61 Acres Lot

$398,400 Zestimate^®

$166/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Central vacuumCentral acCozy breezeway family roomTimeless hardwood floorsEnclosed back porchCharming foyer entranceOil fired fwa heat

OFFER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, 9/26 5 PM. Versatile, spacious 4 Bedroom, 2 bath Cape Home with 1st floor Main bedroom suite with full bath and additional 3 bedrooms, full bath upstairs. Custom built and well planned by far sighted owners the home served a growing family for years then became the perfect all on main floor living after the owners reached retirement age. Home has oil fired FWA heat, central AC, central vacuum, updated 200 amp electric service, combined with charming foyer entrance, timeless hardwood floors, large open living and dining room, cozy breezeway family room, and in the lower level a large home office or exercise room, enclosed back porch and a two car attached garage with a row of custom cabinetry and large storage loft overhead. The lot is so convenient to shopping, schools and highways, but it feels comfortably private tucked away behind its front fence and no houses in sight behind you.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Main,First

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full
Level: Main,First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floorplan
Level: First

Family room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
Level: Main,First

Kitchen

Features: Dining Area, Washer Hookup
Level: First

Living room

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floorplan
Level: First

Office

Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Central Vacuum
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,400
Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,400

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Garden
Frontage length: 125.00

Lot

Size: 0.61 Acres
Features: Cleared, Level

Details

Parcel number: 3148815
Zoning: TR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Palmer

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $166/sqft
Tax assessed value: $301,800
Annual tax amount: $5,517
Date on market: 8/19/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$398,400

$378,000 - $418,000

$2,711/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/20/2026	Listed for sale	$399,000$166/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73566103 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,517 +6.7%	$301,800 +10.1%
2024	$5,170 +3%	$274,100 +7.7%
2023	$5,017 +4.6%	$254,400 +15.7%
2022	$4,796 -3%	$219,800 +3.5%
2021	$4,942 +3.8%	$212,300 +4.5%
2020	$4,759 +2.3%	$203,200
2019	$4,653 +2.8%	$203,200 +2.9%
2018	$4,525 +3%	$197,500
2017	$4,394 +3.2%	$197,500 +3%
2016	$4,256	$191,800