Welcome to 690 River Street – a charming single-level home with scenic water views and versatile potential. This well-maintained ranch offers a comfortable layout suitable for year-round living, a seasonal retreat, or investment opportunities. Recent updates include brand new carpeting, an updated bathroom, and a new septic system installed in 2019. Enjoy serene lake views right from the front yard and direct access to your own waterfront lot across the street—perfect for kayaking, canoeing, or fishing in a well-stocked, tranquil lake. Conveniently located next to a local restaurant and just down the road from a beloved neighborhood ice cream shop, this home also offers close proximity to shopping and daily amenities. Future town-approved plans for a nearby T-station add exciting potential for enhanced commuter access.
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
690 River St, Palmer, MA 01069
2beds
1,277sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.45 Acres Lot
$319,600 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$2,168 Estimated rent
Home value
$319,600
$304,000 - $336,000
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Well-maintained ranchUpdated bathroomBrand new carpetingScenic water viewsSerene lake viewsComfortable layout
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Listed by:
Teresa Murnane 774-495-0167,
ERA Key Realty Services- Auburn 508-832-5831
Bought with:
Diane Vadnais
REMAX Connections - Belchertown
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73414177
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Bar / Nook, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,277
- Total interior livable area: 1,277 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,277
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Lake, Public Water View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Public,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Walk to, Public, Lake/Pond, Frontage, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public, Deeded Rights)
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Level, Marsh
Details
- Parcel number: 3146485
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palmer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,131
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $300,000+0.3%$235/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73414177 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$234/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73414177 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+139.2%$234/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73414177 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $125,000-10.7%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2019 | Pending sale | $139,900$110/sqft |
Source: Landmark, REALTORS� #72455719 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $139,900-0.1%$110/sqft |
Source: Landmark, REALTORS� #72455719 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2018 | Listing removed | $139,999$110/sqft |
Source: BKaye Realty #72360903 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2018 | Price change | $139,999-17.6%$110/sqft |
Source: BKaye Realty #72360903 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2018 | Price change | $169,999-5.5%$133/sqft |
Source: BKaye Realty #72360903 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $179,900$141/sqft |
Source: BKaye Realty #72360903 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,131 +8.7% | $226,000 +11% |
| 2024 | $3,801 +1.5% | $203,600 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $3,744 +1.2% | $192,600 +11.5% |
| 2022 | $3,698 -0.5% | $172,800 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $3,716 +34.3% | $164,200 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $2,767 -21.6% | $159,500 |
| 2019 | $3,531 +3.1% | $159,500 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $3,425 +2.4% | $155,100 |
| 2017 | $3,346 +4.3% | $155,100 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $3,208 | $150,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01069
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Old Mill Pond Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Palmer High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Hampden County
- Palmer
- 01069
- 690 River St
