
Land for Sale in Ware, Massachusetts
Gilbertville Rd, Ware, MA 01082
This offering--spanning two adjoining lots in Hampshire and Worcester County--provides an outstanding opportunity for residential development or investment. Featuring direct paved road access on Gilbertville Road, public water availability, overhead electric lines, and a successful percolation test already completed, this land is primed for your vision.
Key Features:
Road Access & Utilities: Paved public road (Gilbertville Road/MA-32), with partially cleared entrance and trail onto properties - Public water available for connection (connection through contractor), overhead electric lines at street ((buyer to confirm availability and connection costs)
Perc Test: Passed for standard septic system (contact for report)
Terrain: Steep to hilly, some flat areas--ideal for creative home design or elevated building sites
Zoning: Residential Business (Hampshire) / Rural Residential (Worcester) - Single-family homes allowed, two-family with special permit, some commercial use permitted
No HOA -Mobile Homes/RVs/Camping: Not permitted outside of limited use during construction
Sewer / Septic: Septic system required--soil suitability confirmed via perc test
This two-lot portfolio offers prime access to buildable acreage in a desirable area of central Massachusetts. The Hampshire County lot is served by public water and electric with a completed percolation test, providing a clear path to residential construction. The adjoining Worcester County parcel adds additional development or buffer space.
The lots feature prominent paved road frontage along Gilbertville Road, allowing for excellent access year-round. The terrain is steep and hilly with select flat areas, presenting an ideal canvas for elevated home sites or designs that take advantage of hillside views.
Just five minutes from the heart of Ware, this property offers a balance of privacy and accessibility. Essential services, shopping, and schools are all within a short drive. The surrounding region offers abundant recreational opportunities with access to parks, trails, and area lakes.
Zoning in both towns supports single-family construction and, with permitting, limited multi-family and select commercial uses for the Hampshire County lot fronting Gilbertville Rd. With no HOA or restrictive covenants, you have flexibility to tailor the property to your needs.
Location
- Street address
- Gilbertville Rd, Lot 48 & 10
- County
- Hampshire County
- School district
- Ware School District
- Elevation
- 520 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 10.63 acres
- Zoning
- Residential Business / Rural Residential
- Access
- Public road
- Showing
- Contact for permission
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $236 - Hampshire Co
- 2024
- $98 - Worcester Co
Parcels
- WARE-000030-000000-000048
- WBFD-000023-000010-000010
Details and features
Lot
- View
- Woods
- Features
- Partially Wooded
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available | — |
| Water | Public | Available | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School | Elementary | Ware School District, Public | — |
| Ware Middle School | Middle | Ware School District, Public | — |
| Ware Junior/Senior High School | High | Ware School District, Public | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Under contract | $71,497 | — | Property seller |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Price drop | $71,497 | $3,500 -4.7% | Property seller |
| Sept 11, 2025 | Price drop | $74,997 | $15,000 -16.7% | Property seller |
| July 2, 2025 | New listing | $89,997 | — | Property seller |













