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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,793 sqft$228/sqft
11 Johnson Hill Rd, Chester, MA 01011
Single FamilyProperty Type
182.39 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$228/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular converted barn on close to 200 acres with large, open and bright living spaces. 3 private bedrooms, 2.5 baths. A 3 bedroom Cape Cod style guest cottage for additional space. Former home of Caroline Kennedy and her family. Earlier in the 1900's it was a YWCA a camp. Large scale Open fields, waterfalls, winding hiking trails, small pond with dam and frontage on the West branch of the Westfield River. With close to 200 acres, you will have the private large compound in the beautiful town...Spectacular converted barn on close to 200 acres with large, open and bright living spaces. 3 private bedrooms, 2.5 baths. A 3 bedroom Cape Cod style guest cottage for additional space. Former home of Caroline Kennedy and her family. Earlier in the 1900's it was a YWCA a camp. Large scale Open fields, waterfalls, winding hiking trails, small pond with dam and frontage on the West branch of the Westfield River. With close to 200 acres, you will have the private large compound in the beautiful town of Chester. Close to everything the Hilltowns and the Berkshires offer.
  • Listed by: Stephanie McNair • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX
Listing closed: 01/29/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 229145

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX, Stephanie McNair

Sold By LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC., LENOX, Lance Vermeulen

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Property Information for 11 Johnson Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,828 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Post and Beam, Barn, Cabin, Carriage House, Cape
  • View: Water, Seasonal, Scenic, Pond, Pastoral, Hill/Mountain, Distant
  • Parking Spaces Type: Garaged
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Agricultural
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 182.39 AC / 7,944,908 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Route 20 to Middlefield Road to Johnson Hill Road, Property on Right - Look for the sign.
  • MLS Area Major: Outside Berkshire Other MA
  • Latitude: 42.30
  • Longitude: -72.98
  • MLS Area Minor: Outside Berkshire Other MA
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Pastoral: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
  • Views Seasonal: Yes
  • Views Water: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 20576
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $7,828.40
  • Tax Assessed Value: 372800
  • Assess Amount: $372,800.00
  • Assessed Year: 2019.0
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Book: 20576
  • Page: 107
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gateway
  • High School: Gateway Regional
  • Elementary School: Chester Elementary
  • Elementry School: Chester Elementary
  • Middle School: Gateway
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Other Parking: Garaged
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Stalls: 3.00
  • Garage Under: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 182.39
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 182.39
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 801068
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7944908.0
  • Square Feet Source: Owner
  • Living Area: 2793.0
  • Building Area Total: 2793.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Restrict Covenants Unknown: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 46
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built Description: Unknown/Mixed
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey Yes: Yes
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Flood Hazard Area Unknown: Yes
  • Title V Unknown: Yes
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient Lighting: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Drilled Well Detail: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Privacy, Deck, Mature Landscaping, Landscaped, Outbuilding
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Outbuilding: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Pond: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Mature Landscaping: Yes
  • Waterfront Brook: Yes
  • Waterfront Close to Water: Yes
  • Waterfront Deeded Rights: Yes
  • Waterfront Frontage on Water: Yes
  • Waterfront Pond: Yes
  • Waterfront Pond Access: Yes
  • Waterfront River: Yes
  • Waterfront River Access: Yes
  • Waterfront River View: Yes
  • Waterfront Seasonal Brook: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Wood: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam PostBeam: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Barn: Yes
  • Style Cabin: Yes
  • Style Cape: Yes
  • Style Carriage House: Yes
  • Style Post and Beam: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Baths Total: 4.00
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.20
  • Total Rooms: 8.00
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank No: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Brown
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement Full: Yes
  • Basement Garage Access: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Forced Air: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 11 Johnson Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2020

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229145

$637,500
Dec 10, 2019

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229145

Dec 10, 2019

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229145

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2020

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229145

$637,500
12/10/2019

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229145

12/10/2019

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229145

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 11 Johnson Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,900Additions$481,300Total$556,200
Tax Record2025$10,045 ($837 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,096,520 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningARCountyHAMPDENAPNCHES M:407.0 B:0000 P:0012.0

Schools near 11 Johnson Hill Road

This home is within Gateway School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gateway Regional High School
Public6 to 12

Gateway Regional Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Littleville Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 11 Johnson Hill Road, Chester, MA 01011
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$45,000
2
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388,120
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Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX, Stephanie McNair

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