Looking for your passion project? Seller has started rebuilding this 1790 home. Located close to 202 and not far from Route 2 this home has potential to be great. The seller re-poured the foundation and put a new septic system in. The roof and siding was just done(2025). Once you enter the home it exudes old world charm with exposed beams and possible chestnut beams. With reclaimed windows, doors, trim and also reclaimed cabinetry you can chose what style you want to go with. There are still a lot of choices to be made.
If you are looking for easy, single level living where all the work has already been done, this home is ready to welcome you. Thoughtfully updated and truly move in ready, it offers peace of mind and comfort from day one. Recent improvements include a new 200 amp electrical service, new septic system in 2021, new windows in the living room and bedroom, a new mini split for efficient heating and cooling, and an updated kitchen with new floors, countertops, and dishwasher. Outside, enjoy a Trex front porch, professional landscaping with pavers, new gutters, and a 10 x 16 shed for extra storage. The layout feels open and comfortable, perfect for everyday living or quiet weekends at home. Set in a peaceful country location yet just minutes to the New Salem General Store and Route 202, this home offers the best of rural living with easy access to the Pioneer Valley. Simply unpack, settle in, and enjoy.
New Salem is located in Massachusetts. New Salem, Massachusetts has a population of 1,072. New Salem is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 13.47% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.54%.
The median household income in New Salem, Massachusetts is $71,221. The median household income for the surrounding county is $64,949 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in New Salem is 56.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.7 inches per year, with 52.1 inches of snow per year.
