MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL OFFERS DUE BY NOON MON 9/18. Welcome to this charming 2/3 bed, 1 bath cottage located in a peaceful uptown neighborhood in Athol. This property sits on a generous .36-acre lot, with a vinyl fence and 3 gates, and a beautifully landscaped yard featuring perennial gardens and blueberry bushes (2021). Step inside and be greeted by original hardwood floors, a fireplace, and triple paned windows with a leaded glass picture window, allowing ample natural light to fill the space. The entire house has been professionally painted, giving it a fresh and modern look. The well-appointed kitchen features a convenient wall oven, cooktop, and a new dishwasher. Other notable features include a new roof and bulkhead in 2019, seamless gutters and leaf guard in 2020, new boiler (2015) updated bath (2010) and a new composite back porch. Convenience is key, as this home is centrally located close to schools, the hospital, Market Basket, and the golf course. Don't miss this!
Sold for $282,000
$282,000
85 Simonds St, Athol, MA 01331
2beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.36 Acres Lot
$331,700 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$2,006 Estimated rent
Home value
$331,700
$315,000 - $348,000
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New composite back porchWell-appointed kitchenLocated close to schoolsBlueberry bushesOriginal hardwood floorsNew roofMarket basket
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Listed by:
Linda Lee 978-855-3029,
LAER Realty Partners 978-249-8800
Bought with:
Tammy Byars
LAER Realty Partners
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73158365
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Archway
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, High Speed Internet, Internet Available - Satellite
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 988
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Lake/Pond, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1448985
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athol
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,020
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 | Sold | $282,000+8.5%$285/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73158365 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2023 | Contingent | $259,900$263/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73158365 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $259,900+149.9%$263/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73158365 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2002 | Sold | $104,000+40.7%$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/1997 | Sold | $73,900$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,376 +7.1% | $265,600 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $3,152 +4.4% | $245,700 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $3,020 +8.1% | $215,100 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $2,794 +12.2% | $174,100 +23.5% |
| 2021 | $2,490 +7.4% | $141,000 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $2,319 +4.3% | $135,000 +6% |
| 2019 | $2,223 -0.4% | $127,400 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,231 +7.6% | $114,000 +12.2% |
| 2017 | $2,073 +7.5% | $101,600 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $1,929 +4.2% | $97,300 |
| 2015 | $1,852 +3.3% | $97,300 |
| 2014 | $1,793 +7.6% | $97,300 -9.7% |
| 2013 | $1,667 -1.7% | $107,700 -2.3% |
| 2012 | $1,695 +3.2% | $110,200 -5.1% |
| 2011 | $1,642 +0.7% | $116,100 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $1,631 +1.9% | $122,600 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $1,600 +4.5% | $139,500 -5% |
| 2008 | $1,531 -3.3% | $146,800 -6.3% |
| 2007 | $1,583 +18.1% | $156,700 +11.9% |
| 2006 | $1,340 +3% | $140,000 +4.8% |
| 2005 | $1,301 +0.2% | $133,600 +13.5% |
| 2004 | $1,299 -29.8% | $117,700 +4.2% |
| 2003 | $1,850 +50.4% | $113,000 +43.6% |
| 2001 | $1,230 +18.7% | $78,700 +13.6% |
| 2000 | $1,036 +9.2% | $69,300 +5.2% |
| 1997 | $949 | $65,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01331
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Athol Community Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Athol-Royalston Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Athol High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Aces
- Middle: Arms
- High: Ahs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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