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278 Sheldon RD, Barre, MA 01005

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3 Beds

3 Baths

1,865 Sq Ft

Beautiful Cape on over 4.5 acres offering privacy and large clear lot with plenty of potential for horses, gardens, pastures, or just room to roam. Open concept 1st floor living - dining room with hardwood floor and elegant enameled wood stove to cozy up to on cold winter nights. 1st floor main bedroom features large bathroom with walk-in closet, bathtub with vaulted ceiling and skylight along with separate enclosed shower. Attached 2 car garage has large unfinished room above with skylights, already wired and ready to be finished for studio, playroom, etc.. Large full basement with walkout. Included with this property is a small barn and 2 storage sheds. Available for immediate occupancy. Sit on the back deck or the front porch and enjoy the solitude of a quiet country road. Make this wonderful move-in ready house your new home!

Listing By: mamlspin Realty.com

MLS# 73176065
Date Listed11/01/2023
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
Lot Size 4.52 acres (196,741 sq. ft)
Sewer Private Sewer
Property Type Single Family
County Worcester
Year Built 1998
Water Private
Square Feet 1,865 sq. ft
Price Per Sq. Ft $241.23

Interior Features

Appliances Range, Dishwasher
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Cooling None
Heating Central, Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove

Exterior / Lot Features

Exterior Rain Gutters, Storage
Roof Shingle
Lot Size Acres 4.52
Lot Size SQFT 196,741.00
Lot Features Wooded, Cleared, Level

Directions

From Barre Ctr. take Rt 122N toward Petersham, left on Old Dana Rd, left on Sheldon Rd. Use GPS

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount $5,698
Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Ruggles Lane

Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home

3.67 mi

Distance

Quabbin Regional Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

4.42 mi

Distance

Quabbin Regional High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

4.42 mi

Distance

Ruggles Lane

Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home

3.67 mi

Distance

Quabbin Regional Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

4.42 mi

Distance

Quabbin Regional High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

4.42 mi

Distance

Stetson School

Private • 04 - 12

3.94 mi

Distance

Eagle Hill

Private • 08 - 12

7.18 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Year	Total Assessments
2023	$359,300
2022	$321,300
2021	$286,700
2020	$275,900
2019	$269,900
2018	$244,000
2017	$233,100
2015	$224,400
2014	$220,600

Date	Event	Price
01/17/2024	Sold	$455,000.00 1.13%
11/09/2023	Pending	$449,900.00
11/01/2023	Active	$449,900.00

Street Address	Beds	Baths	Sold Date	List Price	Valuation Date	Valuation Price
53 Mechanic St.	3	1	Jan 28, 2026	$125,900	Mar 25, 2026	-
16 Church Lane	3	2	Jan 28, 2026	$275,000	Mar 25, 2026	-
122 Town Farm Rd \| Listing	4	3	Feb 04, 2026	$549,900	Dec 28, 2020	$270,000
30 Nelson Way	5	4	Feb 04, 2026	$329,900	Mar 25, 2026	-
3 Newton Street	8	5	Feb 05, 2026	$550,000	Mar 25, 2026	-
280 S Barre Rd	4	2	Feb 11, 2026	$429,900	Mar 25, 2026	-
76 North Brookfield Rd	3	3	Feb 19, 2026	$594,900	Mar 25, 2026	-
420 Queen Lake Road	4	3	Mar 17, 2026	$569,000	Mar 25, 2026	-
275 Petersham Rd	4	3	Jan 27, 2026	$739,900	Mar 25, 2026	-
550 Old Dana Rd.	3	3	Mar 02, 2026	$450,000	Mar 25, 2026	-

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

	Zip	City	County	National
Population	4,982	5,671	849,819	335,858,263
Population Density	115	128	563	95
People per Household	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.6
Median Age	44.2	42.7	41.6	39.1
Median Income	$69,839	$73,611	$77,582	$66,222
Average Income	$37,483	$37,219	$39,016	$35,475
Cost of Living Index	113	113	108	100

	Zip	City	County	National
January Avg. High Temp	10.5°F	10.5°F	15.8°F	22.6°F
July Avg. High Temp	80°F	80°F	79.3°F	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.57"	45.57"	49.05"	38"

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Walkability in MA / 01005

Source: Walk Score

4/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

19/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 12/100.

Points of Interest near 278 Sheldon Rd, Barre, MA 01005

Moose Brook Wildlife Management Area, Barre, MA, USA

Recreation

0.25 mi

Distance

Rocking Stone Park, Barre, MA, USA

Recreation

0.76 mi

Distance

Carter Pond Wildlife Conservation Easement, Barre, MA, USA

Recreation

0.8 mi

Distance

Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Barre, MA, USA

Recreation

1.23 mi

Distance

Carter Pond, Petersham, MA, USA

Natural • Recreation

1.45 mi

Distance

Raccoon Hill Wildlife Management Area, Barre, MA, USA

Recreation

1.65 mi

Distance

Carter Pond, Petersham, MA, USA

Natural • Recreation

1.45 mi

Distance

Ridge Hill, Barre, MA, USA

211 ft

Distance

Higgins Swamp, Barre, MA, USA

0.5 mi

Distance

Moose Brook, Barre, MA, USA

0.63 mi

Distance

Jenkins Cemetery, Barre, MA, USA

0.65 mi

Distance

Silver Brook, Barre, MA, USA

0.84 mi

Distance

Barre Sportsmen's Club, Barre, MA, USA

1 mi

Distance

Miles Holden Cemetery, Barre, MA, USA

1.1 mi

Distance

Silver Brook, Petersham, MA, USA

1.44 mi

Distance

Houghton Swamp, Barre, MA, USA

1.46 mi

Distance

Carter Pond Dam, Petersham, MA, USA

1.49 mi

Distance

Farrow Hill, Barre, MA, USA

1.73 mi

Distance

Galloway Brook, Barre, MA, USA

1.82 mi

Distance

Evangelista Farm, Barre, MA, USA

1.84 mi

Distance

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Frequently Asked Questions for 278 Sheldon Rd

Source: Realty.com

278 Sheldon Rd, Barre, MA 01005 is a Single Family 1,865 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 37 photos available of this 3 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $449,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 37 photos of 278 Sheldon Rd.

Our records indicate that 278 Sheldon Rd was built in 1998.

The full address for this home is 278 Sheldon Rd, Barre, MA 01005.

278 Sheldon Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Wed November 01, 2023

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 12/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 278 Sheldon Rd. Ruggles Lane (Grades: PK - 5), Quabbin Regional Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Quabbin Regional High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Laer Realty Partners (tel: 978-827-4018)
Listing agent: Robert Fichtel (#CN206116)

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278 Sheldon RD, Barre, MA 01005

Interior Features

Exterior / Lot Features

Directions

Financial Considerations

Nearby Schools

3.67 mi

4.42 mi

4.42 mi

3.67 mi

4.42 mi

4.42 mi

3.94 mi

7.18 mi

Sales & Tax History

Population & Environment

Walkability in MA / 01005

Car-Dependent

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