NEW PRICE! Treat yourself to a new home with lake views in picturesque Jefferson Mills! You'll appreciate this spacious and affordable 4/5 bedroom,2 & 1/2 bath Cape Cod-style home featuring beautifully renovated kitchen and bathrooms.Enjoy a flexible floor plan, brand-new appliances, wood flooring & fresh paint throughout, as well as replacement windows and updated major systems, including a state-of-the-art Buderus heating system.Enjoy an idyllic lifestyle near top-rated schools, including Wachusett Regional High School, Mt. Wachusett for skiing and snowboarding,190 Wachusett Brewery & numerous disc golf courses,hiking and biking trails, shopping, dining, and more! Situated next to Eagle Lake with the Asnebumskit brook running through it, Jefferson Mills is a quintessential New England location just minutes from Worcester.With the recent slight decrease in rates, now is the ideal time to invest in your dream home and enjoy 2026 in style!
For sale
Price cut: $25K (3/5)
$474,900
197 High St, Jefferson, MA 01522
4beds
2,244sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1830
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$489,900 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
State-of-the-art buderus heating systemReplacement windowsUpdated major systemsLake viewsBrand-new appliancesWood flooringFlexible floor plan
- 115 days |
- 2,637 |
- 82 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 08, 2026 at 03:01am
Listed by:
Chrisanne Connolly 508-846-5709,
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate 978-658-2345
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73460178
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Dressing Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 212.67
- Dimensions: 11 x 19.33
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 134.93
- Dimensions: 11.17 x 12.08
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 104.22
- Dimensions: 11.17 x 9.33
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 112.88
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 10.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 58.23
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 5.42
Bathroom 2
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 39
- Dimensions: 4.5 x 8.67
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 40.44
- Dimensions: 4.67 x 8.67
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 237.47
- Dimensions: 13.83 x 17.17
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 176.46
- Dimensions: 13.75 x 12.83
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 190.19
- Dimensions: 13.92 x 13.67
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,244
- Total interior livable area: 2,244 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,244
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake, Public Water View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Public,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 75.00
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 750
- Parcel number: 1539265
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $394,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,565
- Date on market: 12/7/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$489,900
$465,000 - $514,000
$4,221/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $474,900-5%$212/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+1%$223/sqft |
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| 8/13/2023 | Listing removed | $494,900$221/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Price change | $494,900-1%$221/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,900+44.9%$223/sqft |
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| 1/17/2020 | Listing removed | $345,000$154/sqft |
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| 1/10/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,500+31.6%$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $345,000+36.1%$154/sqft |
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| 8/29/2019 | Sold | $253,500-2.5%$113/sqft |
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| 7/11/2019 | Pending sale | $259,899$116/sqft |
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| 6/25/2019 | Price change | $259,8990%$116/sqft |
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| 5/21/2019 | Price change | $259,900-2.4%$116/sqft |
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| 4/22/2019 | Price change | $266,300-1.3%$119/sqft |
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| 4/16/2019 | Price change | $269,8980%$120/sqft |
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| 4/1/2019 | Price change | $269,8990%$120/sqft |
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| 3/11/2019 | Price change | $269,900-1.1%$120/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Price change | $272,9000%$122/sqft |
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| 2/25/2019 | Price change | $273,000-0.7%$122/sqft |
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| 2/13/2019 | Price change | $274,900+1.9%$123/sqft |
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| 2/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $269,900+35.6%$120/sqft |
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| 4/3/2016 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 3/3/2016 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 1/5/2016 | Listing removed | $199,000$89/sqft |
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| 7/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $199,000+13.7%$89/sqft |
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| 2/8/2007 | Sold | $175,000-22.5%$78/sqft |
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| 1/10/2003 | Sold | $225,900+105.4%$101/sqft |
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| 7/19/1996 | Sold | $110,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,465 +5.7% | $394,300 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $5,172 +4% | $365,500 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $4,975 +0.6% | $331,900 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $4,946 +8.8% | $298,700 +14.3% |
| 2021 | $4,548 +9.8% | $261,400 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $4,141 +6.5% | $243,600 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $3,888 +7% | $222,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $3,633 +6.8% | $206,300 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $3,402 +3.4% | $193,400 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $3,291 | $190,800 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,870/mo
Principal & interest
$2387
Property taxes
$483
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Davis Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Mountview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Wachusett Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Davis Hill
- Middle: Mountview
- High: Wachusett Regional
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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