1679 Swamp Road

Closed 3/17/20
Closed 3/17/20
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Guest house
winter view
Farmhouse
Front door
Summer view
Big sky
Eating area
Kitchen
905333C5-1EC7-4E24-813D-9C4C22653CF5
Fireplace
Family room/bedroom
Family room view
1st floor bath/shower
Open staircase
Master bedroom
Master
Pasture view
2nd floor bath/shower
Bedroom
View
Hall
Back porch
Mural detail
Pasture view
Guest cottage
Guest cottage interior
Sweeping view
Summer big sky
Summer blooms
Green pasture
Hydrangeas
Last Sold Price
$251,000
3 beds1,591 sqft$158/sqft
1679 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254

Description

Location, location, location! Quaint New England home with privacy in Richmond and situated well off the road. Magical views overlook the rolling hills of an adjacent lot and a working farm. There is a large swath of protected land nearby to the north owned by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A wonderful project with tremendous potential on a non-conforming lot in a lovely rural setting. Cess pool has conditional Title V pending the water test.Location, location, location! Quaint New England home with privacy in Richmond and situated well off the road. Magical views overlook the rolling hills of an adjacent lot and a working farm. There is a large swath of protected land nearby to the north owned by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A wonderful project with tremendous potential on a non-conforming lot in a lovely rural setting. Cess pool has conditional Title V pending the water test.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Scott Sawyer • STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC
  2. Listed by Mandy Victor-Pieczarka • STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC

Property Details for 1679 Swamp Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
229626
Days on Market
50
Taxes
$3,490 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
County
Berkshire County
Architectural Style
NE Farmhouse
View
Scenic, Pastoral, Hill/Mountain, Distant
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Zoning Description
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Richmond, MA

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Sold By BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY, Sherrie Cardillo

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Building Information for 1679 Swamp Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

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Property Information for 1679 Swamp Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Swamp Road north, just beyond the Lenox Road intersection. House is on the right. Sign on property.
  • MLS Area Major: Middle Registry
  • Latitude: 42.38
  • Longitude: -73.34
  • MLS Area Minor: Middle Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Pastoral: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 4897
  • Parcel Number: 249/408.0-0101-0000.0
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $3,490.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 289400
  • Assess Amount: $289,400.00
  • Assessed Year: 2019.0
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Book: 4897
  • Page: 320
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Richmond Consolidate
  • High School: Choice
  • Elementary School: Richmond Consolidate
  • Elementry School: Richmond Consolidate
  • Middle School: Richmond Consolidate
Parking
  • Other Parking: Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage None: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 1.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1x1
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 65340.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1591.0
  • Building Area Total: 1591.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Restrict Covenants Unknown: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 33
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey Unknown: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Flood Hazard Area Unknown: Yes
  • Title V Unknown: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Electric Type Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Internet Service Cable Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Trash Public, Privacy, Porch, Curbside Recycling, Outbuilding
  • Exterior Amenities Outbuilding: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Trash Public: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Curbside Recycling: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Asphalt: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Vinyl: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style NE Farmhouse: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 2.00
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Total Rooms: 7.00
  • Heating: Oil, Boiler
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: White
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Cathedral Ceilings, Fireplace (s)
  • Interior Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Partial: Yes
  • Basement Sump Pump: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water Electric: Yes
  • Insulation Blown In: Yes
  • Insulation Fiberglass: Yes
  • Insulation Unknown: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Carpet: Yes
  • Floor Linoleum: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Steam: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Mud Room, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Full Bathroom, Other, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Eat-in, glazed cabinets, lg mud room; Length: 18’; Width: 10’
Room 2
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Mural, bulkhead; Length: 13’9”; Width: 7’7”
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Fireplace, yard access; Length: 18’10”; Width: 11’4”
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Bath, laundry, yard access, closet; Length: 14’3”; Width: 9’3”
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Stall shower; Length: 6’1”; Width: 5’10”
Room 6
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Landing with linen closet; Length: 8’1”; Width: 5’9”
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Tiled tub shower; Length: 8’3”; Width: 4’9”
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 2 closets; Length: 18’5”; Width: 9’5”
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Access to attic; Length: 10’4”; Width: 9’9”
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 1 room studio, electric heat; Length: 18’11”; Width: 10’
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 1679 Swamp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2020

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229626

$251,000—
Mar 6, 2020

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229626

—
Feb 6, 2020

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229626

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2020

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229626

$251,000
03/06/2020

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229626

—
02/06/2020

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #229626

—

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

Public Records for 1679 Swamp Road

Taxable ValueLand$136,300Additions$320,000Total$456,300
Tax Record2025$4,508 ($376 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,591 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,591 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRA-CCountyBERKSHIREAPNRICH M:4080 B:0101 L:00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1679 Swamp Road

This home is within Richmond School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Richmond Consolidated School
Public - PK to 8
Berkshire Country Day School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Richmond Consolidated School
PublicPK to 8

Berkshire Country Day School
PrivatePK to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1679 Swamp Road, Richmond, MA 01254
$251,000
3
1,591
65,340
1590 Swamp Road, Richmond, MA 01254
–
–
–
–
–
1720 Swamp Road, Richmond, MA 01254
–
3
2
2,352
65,340
1750 Swamp Road, Richmond, MA 01254
–
2
1,456
43,560
1730 Swamp Road, Richmond, MA 01254
–
4
2,496
161,172
1740 Swamp Road, Richmond, MA 01254
–
3
2
2,486
147,668

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