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53 East St, Petersham, MA

Petersham · MA 01366

$471,000
Price
4
Beds
1
Baths
1494
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1850
Lot size: 1.6 Acres Lot
Price per square foot: $318 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Wood Stove, Gas, AC

About this home

NATURE-LOVER?S PARADISE!!! Updated, antique Cape nestled by miles of conservation land and trails. The peaceful, private backyard overlooks a marsh, pond, and woodlands for wildlife viewing at its best. This 4 bed/1 bath home with living, dining, kitchen, library, and laundry blends period charm with modern efficiency. Highlights include original wide-pine floors, classic central stair, and preserved woodwork, paired with state-of-the-art heat pumps providing zoned heat, A/C, and hot water?all with no fossil fuels. Additional upgrades include double-pane windows, metal roof, soapstone wood stove, and foam insulation for comfort and warmth. Also includes horse stable, goat shed/chicken coop, enclosed fencing, and raised bed gardens for hobby farm. Extra storage space with tack room, attic, and mud entry. Quiet, friendly neighborhood close to historic Town Common, major routes, shopping, and top-rated Petersham Center School. Make this sweet cottage home your slice of heaven today!

Neighborhood & Transit

53 East St, Petersham · MA 01366

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
191 days
Listing Price:
$475,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$318
Tax Assessment:
$330,500 in 2025
Taxes:
$399 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,494 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
As per Petersham Assessor
Kitchen
Main Floor, Range, Water Treatment, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1494
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Wood Stove, Central Heat, Forced Air, Gas
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
2
Water
Private Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
69,696 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded, Cleared, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope, Marsh, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Patio, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Post & Beam
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Metal

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Family room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
James Ermini
Listing office
New England Classic Homes
MLS PIN #
73508082
Disclosure
Buyer responsible for verifying all information.
Disclosure
As per Petersham Assessor