Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 179 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,968 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.04 acres (88,862 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,468 (2026) |
| APN | 540.02 |
| Primary APN | 540.02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 88,862 sqft (2.04 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 179 N MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
179 N Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 N MAIN ST, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 53380 / 264 |
| Transfer Doc | 53380-264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 N Main St was $5,468, down 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Petersham Town |
| Elementary School District | Petersham School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,468.00 (-2.06%) | $384,000 (-0.34%) Land $65,900 Building $318,100 | $411,920 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,583.00 (+21.9%) | $385,300 (+20.29%) Land $60,900 Building $324,400 | $411,920 (-9.42%) |
| 2024 | $4,580.00 (+11.17%) | $320,300 (+22.77%) Land $60,900 Building $259,400 | $454,765 |
| 2023 | $4,120.00 | $260,900 Land $58,100 Building $202,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 179 N Main St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 179 N Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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