Last Sold Price
5 beds4,600 sqft$337/sqft
185 E Rd, Alford, MA 01266

Description

Iconic 1840's Alford farmhouse. Beautifully sited with views on every side and abutting acres of preserved
and protected land. Graciously sized rooms with beautiful floors and lovely woodwork. Three fireplaces. Five bedrooms, including a first floor primary suite with private library. Large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room with wet bar. Four addition bedrooms and an office on the second floor. A small barn is used as a garage. The property is on the 'Alford Loop' for both
...Iconic 1840's Alford farmhouse. Beautifully sited with views on every side and abutting acres of preserved
and protected land. Graciously sized rooms with beautiful floors and lovely woodwork. Three fireplaces. Five bedrooms, including a first floor primary suite with private library. Large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room with wet bar. Four addition bedrooms and an office on the second floor. A small barn is used as a garage. The property is on the 'Alford Loop' for both bikers and walkers. New septic and well.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Martha Piper • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Property Details for 185 E Road

Status
MLS #
239946
Days on Market
161
Taxes
$8,000 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1840
Lot Size
6.40 AC / 278,784 SF
Architectural Style
NE Farmhouse
View
Scenic, Pastoral, Hill/Mountain, Distant
Parking Spaces Type
Garaged & Off-Street
Zoning Description
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,050,000

Avg days on market

165

Sale-to-list ratio

90.4%

[Alford, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON, Martha Piper

Sold By WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON, Christian Deckert

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Building Information for 185 E Road

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size6.40 AC / 278,784 SF

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$8,545 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,878

Property Taxes

$667

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 185 E Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 185 East Rd, Alford.
  • MLS Area Major: South Registry
  • Latitude: 42.26
  • Longitude: -73.41
  • MLS Area Minor: South Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Pastoral: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $8,000.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Everett
  • High School: Mount Everett
  • Elementary School: Undermountain
  • Elementry School: Undermountain
  • Middle School: Mount Everett
Parking
  • Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Detached: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 6.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 400x1000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 278784.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 4600.0
  • Building Area Total: 4600.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Restrict Covenants Yes: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 33
  • Videos Count: 1
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey Yes: Yes
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Flood Hazard Area No: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Private: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Stove Permit Unknown: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Siding Clapboard: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style NE Farmhouse: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 3.00
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.00
  • Total Rooms: 10.00
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Furnace
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: True
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank No: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: White
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 3
  • Building Information Wood Stove: 2
  • Basement Full: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water On Demand: Yes
  • Hot Water Storage Tank: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Carpet: Yes
  • Floor Linoleum: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Electric: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Furnace: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 185 E Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2023

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #239946

$1,550,000
Jul 19, 2023

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #239946

Jul 19, 2023

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #239946

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2023

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #239946

$1,550,000
07/19/2023

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #239946

07/19/2023

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #239946

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

Public Records for 185 E Road

Taxable ValueLand$242,500Additions$1,000,400Total$1,242,900
Tax Record2025$6,152 ($513 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,596 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,596 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,249 SqFtStories2Lot Size99,752 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1970ZoningR1CountyBERKSHIREAPNALFO M:4060 B:0000 L:00281

Schools near 185 E Road

This home is within Southern Berkshire School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Undermountain Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mount Everett Regional School
Public6 to 12

New Marlborough Central School
PublicPK to 3

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: 185 E Road, Alford, MA 01266
$1,550,000
5
4,600
278,784
4
3.5
3,989
851,598
4
1
2,202
3,267,000
3
2,968
653,400
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Listing Courtesy of WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON, Martha Piper

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