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Listing broker remarks

This home, with its newly installed Bosch whole house Heat Pump which provides ducted heating and cooling, is located just off the Town Common and is in the Petersham Historic District. 45 min to Worcester/Amherst.Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, modern kitchen with pellet stove, Formal Dining Room with fireplace, Library with fireplace, Formal Front Hall Entry, Living Room with ornate wood pellet stove, Office/Study, Mudroom/ Pantry and full Basement with walk-in Laundry Room and Workshop has been cared for by the same owners for the last 55 years.RECENT UPDATESWhole House Bosch Heat Pump & Central Air Conditioning 2022Internet Connected Ecobee Thermostat 2026Whole House Blown-in Insulation 2020200 Amp Electric Service 2022 Whole House Emporia Elec Monitoring System 2022Stone Foundation resealed 2024New Roof 2014Interior Painting 2022Alarm System 2022Brick Herringbone Pattern Front Walkway 2023Emergency Generator Replacement 2021Refurbished Water Softener 2019— Ralph Harvey

Key details

  • 2,200 sq ft
  • 15,245 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1770 built
  • $261 / sq ft
  • $4,180 2025 taxes
MLS #
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Last updated
Address
17 South Main St
Town
Petersham, MA
ZIP
01366
Deed (Bk/Pg)
57961 / 365

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Petersham Common Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Cowden, James House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Petersham

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.