For sale

$450,000

16 West St, Petersham, MA 01366

4beds

3,305sqft

$3,091/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1780

2.4 Acres Lot

$448,400 Zestimate^®

$136/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer roof structureGenerous roomsExpansive four-bedroom homeHardwood flooringSeparate machine-shop building

Welcome this truly unique property offering history, character, space, and endless possibilities in the heart of picturesque Petersham. Dating back to approximately 1780, this expansive four-bedroom home offers more than 3,300 square feet of primarily single-level living space, with several additions, on approximately 2.4 acres. Improvements include a newer roof structure, siding, and heating system, while foundation types vary by section due to the different ages of the additions. The property also features a massive three-bay garage with walk-up storage, a separate machine-shop building, and an additional office or playroom building. With generous rooms, hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and beautiful open grounds near Petersham Town Common, this rare country compound offers exceptional flexibility for living, working, creating, and making it your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard, Electric

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

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

Features

Flooring: Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,305
Total interior livable area: 3,305 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,305

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 18
Parking features: Detached, Storage, Barn, Off Street
Garage spaces: 3
Uncovered spaces: 15

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage

Lot

Size: 2.4 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: M:0201 B:0105 L:0000,3213197
Zoning: 000000000

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1780

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Highway Access, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Petersham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $136/sqft
Tax assessed value: $441,800
Annual tax amount: $6,291
Date on market: 10/15/2026

Estimated market value

$448,400

$426,000 - $471,000

$3,518/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Listed for sale	$450,000+69.8%$136/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73591229 Report a problem
5/29/2021	Pending sale	$265,000$80/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72831508 Report a problem
5/18/2021	Contingent	$265,000$80/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72831508 Report a problem
5/13/2021	Listed for sale	$265,000$80/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72831508 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,171 +8.1%	$425,900 +6.7%
2024	$5,706 +11.3%	$399,000 +22.9%
2023	$5,127 +16.6%	$324,700
2022	$4,396 -8.9%	$324,700 +3%
2021	$4,827 -6.2%	$315,300 +6.4%
2020	$5,147 +5.4%	$296,300 +2.7%
2019	$4,884 +4.1%	$288,500 +0.6%
2018	$4,693 +1%	$286,700 -0.1%
2017	$4,648 -1.4%	$287,100
2016	$4,714 -2.6%	$287,100 +0.7%
2015	$4,842 +6.7%	$285,000
2014	$4,540 -1.5%	$285,000
2013	$4,611 +4.3%	$285,000
2012	$4,420 +4%	$285,000 -5%
2011	$4,250 +2.5%	$299,900 -3.8%
2010	$4,147 +9%	$311,800 +1.4%
2009	$3,806 +6.3%	$307,400 -1.7%
2008	$3,580 +2.7%	$312,700 -8.4%
2007	$3,487 +12.1%	$341,500 +13.3%
2006	$3,110 -22%	$301,400 +4.2%
2005	$3,985 +11%	$289,200 +5.9%
2004	$3,590 +4.7%	$273,000 +40.7%
2003	$3,430 +41.5%	$194,000 +2.4%
2001	$2,424 +3.5%	$189,400 +13.9%
2000	$2,342	$166,300