Land at 979 Chestnut St, Athol MA 01331
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$82,000

979 Chestnut St, Athol MA 01331
Athol, MA 01331
Listed by Peng Huo
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About this home

A beautiful 6.2-acre property with many possibilities, including the potential to divide the parcel into two or three lots, subject to town approvals. The seller is currently opening up the road, providing improved access to the property. The land offers a charming New England setting, established fruit trees, and natural character throughout. A meandering brook winds through the property and leads to an antique stone dam, where a small waterfall adds a peaceful, picturesque touch. Existing stone walls along portions of the boundaries further enhance the property's timeless New England appeal. Conveniently located close to public schools, grocery stores, shopping, golf, restaurants, movies, and Route 2, this property offers both privacy and accessibility. With road access being improved, fruit trees already planted, and potential for subdivision, an exciting opportunity for a private estate, family compound, or future development.

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Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73563600
Property type
Land
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
69
On market date
August 13, 2026
Stories
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Lot size
6.2 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Athol Community Elementary School
0.97 mi away · Grades -1-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
585
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Athol-Royalston
Middle
Athol-Royalston Middle School
1.15 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
439
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Athol-Royalston
High
Athol High
0.9 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
371
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Athol-Royalston

Walkability

Blended score for Athol's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
13 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops6
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Athol, from live MLS data.

On the market 69 days -- 43 fewer days than Athol's current average of 112 days.
For reference, the median list price across 113 active listings in Athol right now is $339,500.

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$16,400 down
$65,600 loan
Principal & interest$425
Property tax (est.)$68
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 17, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.