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

$305,900 Zestimate^®

$235/sqft

$2,309 Estimated rent

Home value

$305,900

$278,000 - $336,000

$2,309/mo

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What's special

Well-maintained ranchUpdated bathroomBrand new carpetingScenic water viewsSerene lake viewsComfortable layout

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.

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 & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

Region: Palmer

Other

Other facts

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