$525,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

78 E Main St West Brookfield, MA 01585

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,384 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$220 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to West Brookfield Common

About This Home

As of May 2025

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Pride of ownership in this gorgeous historic Colonial on the Common of West Brookfield. Enter the home in a grand foyer that leads to the 4 bedrooms and full bath on the 2nd level with easy access to the attic. There are 2 fireplaces, including one in the kitchen to enjoy cozy fireside dinners and one in the sitting room for those cold New England winters, a walk-in pantry, a large dining room with French doors that enter the bright, welcoming living room. This property also includes a 2 story barn previously used as a successful antique store, it offers a loft area, workshop and a full basement. It is in the general district and offers many opportunities. Enjoy the covered brick patio for the views and summer concerts on the common. Access to many amenities. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of history near West Brookfield's charming town center. Schedule a viewing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paolucci Team

Post Road Realty Listed on: 10/23/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Collette

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned CD

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,384 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Screens
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • WBES Elementary School
  • Qrmshs Middle School
  • Qrmshs High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Property is near schools
  • Barn or Stable

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:041 B:00110 L:00000,3406537

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,016

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2384
  • Living Area: 2384
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN0355
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Under, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:041 B:00110 L:00000,3406537
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6016

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Qrmshs
  • Elementary School: Wbes
  • Middle Or Junior School: Qrmshs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Rossman Ft and Rossman
Bought by
Laplante Craig and Androski Jane
Seller's Agent
Paolucci Team
Post Road Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Collette
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.53%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$513,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.04%
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Outstanding Balance
$461,034
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$52,183

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1996
Sold by
Smith Brenton and Smith Nancy M
Bought by
Buckingham Westboroug
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $525,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $525,000 None Available
Deed $215,000 --
Deed $215,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $463,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $463,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $220 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $549,900 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,775 $535,700 $58,100 $477,600
2024 $6,016 $535,700 $58,100 $477,600
2023 $5,858 $488,600 $52,600 $436,000
2022 $5,476 $413,900 $50,100 $363,800
2021 $5,302 $377,900 $50,100 $327,800
2020 $4,535 $308,500 $50,100 $258,400
2019 $4,834 $308,500 $50,100 $258,400
2018 $4,132 $257,100 $50,100 $207,000
2017 $4,739 $295,100 $50,600 $244,500
2016 $4,318 $278,400 $50,600 $227,800
2015 $4,170 $278,400 $50,600 $227,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73305513

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WBFD-000041-000110