$515,000
Price
4
Beds
3,256 Sq. Ft.
$158 / Sq. Ft.
3,256
Sq. Ft.
$158
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Capt. Richard Colton House, as listed on the National Register. This Federal style brick home is one of the few brick houses in the historic district of Northfield. The stately home sits proudly on over an acre of wide open yard perfect for gardening and also has a beautifully restored barn. You will find a newly paved drive and garage, perfect for keeping your car out of the elements. Many updates have been accomplished by the current owner, while also honoring the original structures...Welcome to the Capt. Richard Colton House, as listed on the National Register. This Federal style brick home is one of the few brick houses in the historic district of Northfield. The stately home sits proudly on over an acre of wide open yard perfect for gardening and also has a beautifully restored barn. You will find a newly paved drive and garage, perfect for keeping your car out of the elements. Many updates have been accomplished by the current owner, while also honoring the original structures integrity. The new, owned solar array is helpful in offsetting all of your electric costs and the mini-splits throughout the house keep you comfortable no matter what the season. The historic nature of the home is evident in the wide plank floors, beautiful fireplaces butlers pantry and the stone foundation. This is your chance to own apiece of America's history!
  1. Listed by Amanda Abramson • Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®

Property Details for 181 Main Street

Town
Northfield
Area
MA-Northfield
Architectural Style
Federal
Style
Garden, Federal
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 03:09 AM

Property Details for 181 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73433606
Days on Market107
Taxes$5,100 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1828
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 181 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1828Building Size-Lot Size1.75 AC / 76,230 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,935 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,510

Property Taxes

$425

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 181 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Living Area: 3256.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Nes
  • High School: Pvrs
  • Middle School: Pvrs
  • Neighborhood: Historical District
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Interior Access, Dirt Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Barn/Stable, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
  • Power Production Type: A
  • Power Production Annual: 7020
  • Power Production Annual Status: B
  • Power Production Size: 7.3
  • Power Production Year Install: 2022
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Half,Fireplace
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3113298
  • Assessments: $368,500
  • Block: A6
  • Book: 7818
  • Lot: 1
  • Map: 17A
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Irregular
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 181 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73433606

$515,000
Oct 20, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73433606

$525,000
Sep 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73433606

$550,000
Jul 30, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72821230

$290,000
Jul 12, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72821230

Jul 12, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72821230

Apr 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72821230

$399,900
Apr 15, 2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72797717

$429,900
Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72797717

$429,900
Jun 19, 2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72456451

$199,900
Feb 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72456451

$310,000
Jan 16, 2015

Expired

MLS PIN #71558153

$298,000
Jul 20, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71558153

$298,000
May 7, 2011

Canceled

MLS PIN #71103994

$324,900
Jul 1, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71103994

$364,900
Aug 20, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225553094

$310,000

+27.3% / yr

Aug 20, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70603258

$310,000
Jul 25, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70603258

Jul 25, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70603258

Jun 22, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70603258

$325,000
Jun 11, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70498716

$329,999
Dec 11, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70498716

$329,999
Nov 25, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70394725

$339,000
May 25, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70394725

$339,900
Jan 16, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70226972

$348,900
Jul 16, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70226972

$349,900
Jan 31, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89466992

$50,000

-1.2% / yr

Jul 9, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89465210

$54,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73433606

$515,000
10/20/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73433606

$525,000
09/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73433606

$550,000
07/30/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72821230

$290,000
07/12/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72821230

07/12/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72821230

04/27/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72821230

$399,900
04/15/2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72797717

$429,900
03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72797717

$429,900
06/19/2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72456451

$199,900
02/24/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72456451

$310,000
01/16/2015

Expired

MLS PIN #71558153

$298,000
07/20/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71558153

$298,000
05/07/2011

Canceled

MLS PIN #71103994

$324,900
07/01/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71103994

$364,900
08/20/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225553094

$310,000

+27.3% / yr

08/20/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70603258

$310,000
07/25/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70603258

07/25/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70603258

06/22/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70603258

$325,000
06/11/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70498716

$329,999
12/11/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70498716

$329,999
11/25/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70394725

$339,000
05/25/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70394725

$339,900
01/16/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70226972

$348,900
07/16/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70226972

$349,900
01/31/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89466992

$50,000

-1.2% / yr

07/09/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89465210

$54,750

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

Public Records for 181 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$70,400Additions$298,100Total$368,500
Tax Record2025$5,100 ($425 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,256 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,256 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,240 SqFtStories2Lot Size74,923 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1828ZoningRACountyFRANKLINAPNNFLD M:17A B:000A6 L:1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 181 Main Street

This home is within Pioneer Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Northfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Pioneer Valley Regional School
Public7 to 12

Bernardston Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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181 Main Street is a single family home for sale in Northfield, MA 01360. This property was listed for sale on September 20, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, it's currently listed at $515,000. It has been on the market for a total of 107 days and was last sold on July 30, 2021. This listing's school district is Pioneer Valley School District. Nearby schools include Northfield Elementary School, Pioneer Valley Regional School and Bernardston Elementary School. 181 Main Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 3,256 sqft single family home built in 1828.

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