For sale

Price cut: $28K (5/21)

$499,000

16 Summit Ave, Sturbridge, MA 01518

5beds

3,269sqft

$3,349/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1800

1.34 Acres Lot

$481,500 Zestimate^®

$153/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Don't miss this charming and spacious colonial home with the most idyllic outdoor space. This 5 bed 2 bath home boasts over 3,200 sq ft, plus a massive detached garage with heat and 2nd story. Enter to find an open concept kitchen and dining area with a wood stove and pantry. The dining room with beautiful wall trim details opens to the coffered ceiling family room with a fireplace and den. There is a first floor primary with a full bath plus an unfinished enclosed room with exterior access for added potential. Upstairs, you'll find so much space with 4 bedrooms and a full bath. Two of the bedrooms have additional rooms, perfect for an office, sitting area, nursery, etc.! The oversized garage has space for all of your vehicles and more, with an updated roof. There is a detached enclosed porch on the grounds plus the prettiest setting privately lined with mature trees and nature. Many updates have been done including new oil tank, garage roof, insulation added, copper gutters, etc.

129 days

1,185

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Steam, Oil, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,269
Total interior livable area: 3,269 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,269

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 8
Parking features: Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Covered
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck, Stone Wall

Lot

Size: 1.34 Acres
Features: Cleared, Level

Details

Parcel number: 1704936
Zoning: SR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Post & Beam
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1800

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Community

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

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Sturbridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $153/sqft
Tax assessed value: $524,400
Annual tax amount: $8,354
Date on market: 4/9/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$481,500

$457,000 - $506,000

$3,739/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/21/2026	Price change	$499,000-5.3%$153/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498710 Report a problem
4/9/2026	Listed for sale	$527,000-3.7%$161/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498710 Report a problem
12/18/2025	Listing removed	$547,000$167/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73458931 Report a problem
12/2/2025	Listed for sale	$547,000$167/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73458931 Report a problem
12/1/2025	Listing removed	$547,000$167/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73432895 Report a problem
11/5/2025	Price change	$547,000-4.5%$167/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73432895 Report a problem
9/18/2025	Listed for sale	$573,000+33.3%$175/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73432895 Report a problem
5/21/2021	Sold	$430,000-2.1%$132/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/27/2021	Pending sale	$439,000$134/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72811734 Report a problem
4/13/2021	Contingent	$439,000$134/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72811734 Report a problem
4/8/2021	Listed for sale	$439,000+240.3%$134/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72811734 Report a problem
9/14/2009	Sold	$129,000-70.6%$39/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/12/2009	Sold	$438,665+59.5%$134/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/18/2005	Sold	$275,000+66.7%$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/28/1989	Sold	$165,000$50/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,354 +4.6%	$524,400 +8.3%
2024	$7,984 +5.4%	$484,200 +15.5%
2023	$7,573 +22.9%	$419,100 +29.4%
2022	$6,161	$323,900
2021	$6,161	$323,900
2020	$6,161 +12.2%	$323,900 +12.9%
2019	$5,492 +3.6%	$286,800 +5.2%
2018	$5,301 +0.4%	$272,700 +0.2%
2017	$5,281 +2.5%	$272,200 +1.5%
2016	$5,154 +3.7%	$268,300 +3.9%
2015	$4,968 +10.6%	$258,200 +10.4%
2014	$4,491 +13%	$233,900 +5.6%
2013	$3,974 +0.9%	$221,400 -0.9%
2012	$3,940 -2%	$223,500 -10%
2011	$4,020 +2.4%	$248,300 -7.9%
2010	$3,924 +6.8%	$269,700 -7.1%
2009	$3,674 +8.1%	$290,200 -3.3%
2008	$3,398 -4.5%	$300,200 -7.7%
2007	$3,557 -2.3%	$325,100 +5.4%
2006	$3,639 +3.8%	$308,400 +8.6%
2005	$3,506 -6.3%	$283,900 +41.7%
2004	$3,743 +6.1%	$200,400
2003	$3,529	$200,400