Worcester County and Petersham Town property record for 42 West St, Petersham, MA 01366
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,786 (2026) |
| APN | PETE M:201 B:96 L:0 |
| Primary APN | PETE M:201 B:96 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,635 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | PETERSHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01366-9600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | PETERSHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETERSHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 704202 |
42 West St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Worcester County and Petersham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 751, PETERSHAM, MA 01366-0751 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6800 / 31 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 West St was $4,786, up 2.6% 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 | $4,786.00 (+2.62%) | $336,100 (+4.41%) Land $64,800 Building $271,300 | $282,530 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,664.00 (+25.48%) | $321,900 (+23.86%) Land $59,900 Building $262,000 | $282,530 (+8.82%) |
| 2024 | $3,717.00 (+10.46%) | $259,900 (+21.96%) Land $59,900 Building $200,000 | $259,635 |
| 2023 | $3,365.00 | $213,100 Land $57,100 Building $156,000 |
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 West 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 42 West 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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