Dana Common Historic and Archaeological District · Public domain6 homes sold in Petersham in the last year, at a typical $452K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Petersham homes are listed.
Every place Petersham homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Petersham.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Petersham home costs about $2,803 a month
Price: Petersham’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Petersham’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Petersham is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $452K home, about $5,340 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Petersham, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in PetershamTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Petersham.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Petersham, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Petersham. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Petersham with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Petersham
What do homes sell for in Petersham, MA?
6 homes sold in the year to January 2026 at a typical $452K, $186 a square foot.
How much are property taxes in Petersham?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $452K home that’s near $5,340.
Where can I see homes for sale in Petersham?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Petersham’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Petersham.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).