Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 42 Barre Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 18 acres (784,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,500 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,812 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | PETE M:412 B:29 L:0 |
| Primary APN | PETE M:412 B:29 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,334 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 784,080 sqft (18 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 BARRE RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
42 Barre Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BARRE RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ATHOL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202429865 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70430 / 136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 42 BARRE RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9731 |
| Document Number | 070430-136 |
| Book / Page | 70430 / 136 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 29865 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 BARRE RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9731 |
| Document Number | 0000029866 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 29866 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 BARRE RD, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-9731 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 56804-174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 56804/174 |
| Instrument | 21899 |
| Name | ATHOL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Barre Rd was $4,812, down 1.2% 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 | $4,812.00 (-1.19%) | $337,900 (+0.54%) Land $106,500 Building $231,400 | $384,940 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,870.00 (+13.26%) | $336,100 (+11.77%) Land $100,200 Building $235,900 | $384,940 (+0.6%) |
| 2024 | $4,300.00 (+15.16%) | $300,700 (+27.15%) Land $100,200 Building $200,500 | $382,660 |
| 2023 | $3,734.00 | $236,500 Land $97,400 Building $139,100 |
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 42 Barre Rd.
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 42 Barre Rd 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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