Do kids play outside in Petersham, MA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Petersham, MA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Petersham, MA quiet?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's quiet

Is parking easy in Petersham, MA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are neighbors friendly in Petersham, MA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say neighbors are friendly

What is the price history for Nelson Rd?

Nelson Rd in Petersham, MA last sold for $70,000 in September 2013.

Is Petersham a buyer's or seller's market?

Petersham is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to Nelson Rd?

The closest schools to Nelson Rd in Petersham, MA are Petersham Center (Elementary, rated 9/10), Ralph C Mahar Regional School (Middle/High, rated 4/10).

How big is the lot at Nelson Rd?

The lot at Nelson Rd in Petersham, MA is about 20.1 acres .

OFF MARKET

$70,000

Last sold price

Studio

Nelson Rd, Petersham, MA 01366

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 27, 2013 for $70,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1327 Riceville Rd, Athol, MA	0.74	Single-Family Home	$425,000	10/08/25	3	3	1,432
872 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA	1.22	Single-Family Home	$425,000	05/22/26	3	1.5	1,718
859 Riceville Rd, Athol, MA	1.16	Single-Family Home	$515,000	10/15/25	3	3	2,103
61 Monson Turnpike Rd, Petersham, MA	1.34	Single-Family Home	$525,000	06/30/26	3	2	1,782
467 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA	1.59	Single-Family Home	$147,500	09/23/25	3	2	1,554
1478 Conant Rd, Athol, MA	1.59	Single-Family Home	$491,000	06/11/26	3	2.5	2,400
560 Conant Rd, Athol, MA	1.64	Single-Family Home	$341,500	06/02/26	3	2	1,306
276 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA	1.74	Single-Family Home	$485,000	06/29/26	4	2	1,332
321 Doe Valley Rd, Athol, MA	1.78	Single-Family Home	$310,000	04/17/26	3	1.5	1,114
1673 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA	2.02	Single-Family Home	$152,000	06/11/26	2	1	720

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1327 Riceville Rd, Athol, MA 01331	0.74	$468,800	3	3	1,432	Off Market
Monson Turnpike Rd, Petersham, MA 01366	0.85	-	-	-	-	Off Market
401-L N Main St #401, Petersham, MA 01366	0.99	-	-	-	-	Off Market
363 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366	1.10	$501,500	4	2	2,477	Off Market
838 Riceville Rd, Athol, MA 01331	1.14	$478,800	2	2	1,534	Off Market
859 Riceville Rd, Athol, MA 01331	1.16	$531,500	3	3	2,103	Off Market
918 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331	1.18	$419,600	3	1.5	1,660	Off Market
872 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331	1.22	$425,000	3	1.5	1,718	Recently Sold
432 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366	1.23	$484,000	3	1.5	1,710	Off Market
408 408/77 Four New Athol Rd, Petersham, MA 01366	1.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market
408 408/77 Two New Athol Rd, Petersham, MA 01366	1.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market
408 408/77 Three New Athol Rd, Petersham, MA 01366	1.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market

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Property Type

Single-Family Home

Lot Size

20.06 acres

About this House

This single-family home is located at Nelson Rd, Petersham, MA. Nelson Rd is in Petersham, MA and in ZIP code 01366. This property has a lot size of 20.06 acres.

Nelson Rd, Petersham, MA 01366 is a studio single-family home. It last sold for $70,000 on Sep 27, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,350/month.

Home Details for Nelson Rd

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 20.06 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 27, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,040	$140,800

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Market trends in Petersham

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Petersham Center
K-6
Public
133 Students
Petersham School District
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school asks for written consent for your child to participate in some activities and then just won't honor it. You explicitly deny said activity and then learn from your child they forced it anyway.
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3y ago
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What Locals Say about Petersham

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say neighbors are friendly

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birchtrees38
13y ago
"Tons of trails for biking/walking/horses, boating,fishing, hunting,great people, very quiet neighborhood, lots of room to roam, Athol/Orange has all the amenities a few miles away, 122 to Worcester, 202 to Springfield, Rt 2 to Boston, easy on/off!"
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Frequently asked questions about Nelson Rd

What is the price history for Nelson Rd?
Nelson Rd in Petersham, MA last sold for $70,000 in September 2013.
Is Petersham a buyer's or seller's market?
Petersham is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to Nelson Rd?
The closest schools to Nelson Rd in Petersham, MA are Petersham Center (Elementary, rated 9/10), Ralph C Mahar Regional School (Middle/High, rated 4/10).
How big is the lot at Nelson Rd?
The lot at Nelson Rd in Petersham, MA is about 20.1 acres.

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SOLD
AUG 27, 2026
$495,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,470 sqft
45 Powers Mill Rd,
Phillipston, MA 01331
Brianna LaCouture, LAER Realty Partners
SOLD
AUG 26, 2026
$450,000
5 bd
3 ba
4,060 sqft
71 Kennebunk St,
Athol, MA 01331
Kristen Dodge, LAER Realty Partners
SOLD
AUG 21, 2026
$290,000
3 bd
1 ba
998 sqft
28 Wellesley St,
Athol, MA 01331
Douglas Tammelin, Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
SOLD
AUG 20, 2026
$290,000
2 bd
1 ba
770 sqft
53 Lake Ellis Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Rasy An, Pailin Realty
SOLD
AUG 14, 2026
$435,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,364 sqft
39 Washington Ave,
Athol, MA 01331
Sheila Ste. Marie-Anderson, Hazel & Company
SOLD
AUG 14, 2026
$400,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,400 sqft
60 Petersham Rd,
Phillipston, MA 01331
Brooke Boucher, Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
SOLD
AUG 10, 2026
$550,000
9 bd
3 ba
3,610 sqft
1179 Main St,
Athol, MA 01331
Bruce Farley, Godin Real Estate
SOLD
AUG 7, 2026
$305,000
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,232 sqft
89 Tremont St,
Athol, MA 01331
Hometown Team, Real Broker MA, LLC
SOLD
AUG 5, 2026
$300,000
5 bd
2 ba
1,893 sqft
212 South St,
Athol, MA 01331
Emily Therrien, Winslow Homes LLC
SOLD
AUG 4, 2026
$590,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
3,564 sqft
74 Perry Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Hometown Team, Real Broker MA, LLC
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1.97 ACRES
$584,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
3,024 sqft
1132 Doe Valley Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Lana Kopsala, Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
1 ACRE
$699,900
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,642 sqft
317 New Sherborn Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
John Colby, Colby Realty
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1.1 ACRES
$698,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,798 sqft
89 Miles Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Linda Lee, LAER Realty Partners
41.1 ACRES
$450,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
2,766 sqft
1386 Pleasant St,
Athol, MA 01331
Lee Chauvette, LAER Realty Partners
1.12 ACRES
$379,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
210 Rice St,
Athol, MA 01331
Eric Hung, Engel & Volkers Wellesley
5.1 ACRES
$975,000
4 bd
4 ba
3,100 sqft
456 Ridge Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Jignesh Patel, Four Columns Realty, LLC
5 ACRES
$840,000
4 bd
3 ba
3,407 sqft
497 Ridge Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Liza M. Melo, Four Columns Realty, LLC
2.15 ACRES
$615,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,792 sqft
Lot 5 Secret Lake Rd,
Athol, MA 01331
Kelly Yakuben, Liberty Real Estate
3.69 ACRES
$550,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,728 sqft
834 Pleasant St,
Athol, MA 01331
Frances Godin, Godin Real Estate
3.9 ACRES
$1,150,000
7 bd
8.5 ba
5,435 sqft
19 N Main St,
Petersham, MA 01366
Frances Hendershaw, Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster
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