$399,900
SOLD APR 30, 2026

178 James St Barre, MA 01005

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,938 Sq Ft
0.66 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 30, 2026

$206 Per Sq Ft

3 on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of April 2026

Amazing Location w/nature views of surrounding farmland and so close to the Town Center! This Updated 1900+ square foot Colonial is set on over half an acre & has been fully updated - nothing to do but unpack your bags: All updates done in past 3 years including: roof, heating, electric, 2 season porch, kitchen/bath updates, exterior paint, gutters, etc. The home provides lots of space for everyone with both a formal Living Room & Family Room, HUGE Eat-in Kitchen, 3 sizeable Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Giant Mudroom that has multi-uses and a fabulous Enclosed Side Porch for the warmer weather. The driveway can fit at least 4 cars. Lovely Curb Appeal w/side stone walls! So close to other area amenities including The Stone Cow, Mass Audubon's Cook's Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary, Agronomy Winery, Rose 32 Bread, etc, Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Russo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester Listed on: 03/13/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Gibbs

Gibbs Realty Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1830

Lot Details

  • 28,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R15

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,938 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Paved Parking
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Quabbin High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3644668
  • Tax Block 0144

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,179

Year Built

Built in 1830

Lot Details

0.66 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Slider
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1938
  • Living Area: 1938
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: K95521
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3644668
  • Zoning: R15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28750
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4179
  • Tax Block: 0144

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Quabbin High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2022
Closed on
Nov 18, 2022
Sold by
Zinck Stanley
Bought by
Arroyo Rebeca
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Hamel
ERA Key Realty Services- Spenc
Buyer's Agent
Caryn Gorczynski
Center Home Team
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,900
-26.64%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.15%
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Outstanding Balance
$169,451
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$224,336

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1998
Sold by
Walsh Timothy and Walsh Janet E
Bought by
Zinch Stanley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1998
Sold by
Walsh Timothy and Walsh Janet E
Bought by
Waterwheel Realty Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $220,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $220,000 None Available
Deed $75,000 --
Deed $47,000 --
Deed $75,000 --
Deed $47,000 --
Deed $47,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $176,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $176,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Sold $399,900 +0.2% $206 / Sq Ft
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $399,000 +81.4% $206 / Sq Ft
11/18/2022 11/18/22 Sold $220,000 -15.1% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2022 09/19/22 Price Changed $259,000 -7.2% $134 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 Price Changed $279,000 -7.0% $144 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 For Sale $299,900 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2022 06/26/22 For Sale $299,900 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,179 $307,500 $60,600 $246,900
2024 $4,148 $296,700 $57,800 $238,900
2023 $3,822 $241,000 $45,000 $196,000
2022 $3,733 $221,700 $39,400 $182,300
2021 $3,420 $190,000 $39,400 $150,600
2020 $3,302 $184,800 $39,400 $145,400
2019 $3,086 $170,300 $31,400 $138,900
2018 $3,046 $162,000 $31,400 $130,600
2017 $2,977 $159,200 $31,400 $127,800
2016 $2,757 $154,900 $28,500 $126,400
2015 $2,919 $156,600 $39,900 $116,700
2014 $2,541 $158,200 $48,500 $109,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73486519

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BARR-000144-000000-000000EA

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.