228 Barre Rd

Hardwick, MA 01037

$2,600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
5,634 Sq. Ft.
$461 / Sq. Ft.
5,634
Sq. Ft.
$461
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 9/29/21Virtual Tour
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Description

This unique property located in the community of Hardwick, is comprised of four parcels totaling 359.5± acres subject to an Agricultural Preservation Restriction. The property, surrounded by stone walls, is quintessential New England. It’s comprised of 157± acres of hay fields, 145± acres of forest and the rest are pasture, small wetland and a pond. The main residence, which was built in 1910 and renovated in 1999, includes 3,390 square feet of living area divided into two apartments. Also included...This unique property located in the community of Hardwick, is comprised of four parcels totaling 359.5± acres subject to an Agricultural Preservation Restriction. The property, surrounded by stone walls, is quintessential New England. It’s comprised of 157± acres of hay fields, 145± acres of forest and the rest are pasture, small wetland and a pond. The main residence, which was built in 1910 and renovated in 1999, includes 3,390 square feet of living area divided into two apartments. Also included is a 1,344-square-foot caretaker’s house built in 1930, as well as a beautiful 14,000-square-foot former milking barn across the street, that has been renovated into a variety of uses including an office and a third apartment. Wonderful views and vistas abut the property along with abundant conserved land. The property comes with nearly $250,000 of newer equipment required for growing and harvesting high quality hay. See the attached list for all equipment included in the sale.
  1. Listed by Keith Ross • LandVest, Inc.
  2. Listed by J. Stanley Edwards • LandVest, Inc., Concord

Property Details for 228 Barre Road

Town
Hardwick
Area
MA-Hardwick
Architectural Style
Spanish Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Garden, Spanish Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
30.00
Parking Spaces Total
32
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:36 AM

Property Details for 228 Barre Road

StatusSold
MLS #72549150
Days on Market702
Taxes$12,048 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Farm
Year Built1910
CountyWorcester County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Keith Ross; LandVest, Inc., Concord, J. Stanley Edwards

Sold By Wal-Lex Realty, Jeanne Umbrello

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Building Information for 228 Barre Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size359.50 AC / 15,659,820 SF

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$13,676 per month

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Principal and Interest

$12,672

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 228 Barre Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5634.0
  • Color: salmon
  • Single Family Type: Farm
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hardwick
  • High School: Quabbin Regiona
  • Middle School: Quabbin Regiona
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Propane Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Partial, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Kitchen, Internet Available - Satellite
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Satellite, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Block
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish, Paddock, Barn/Stable, Guest House, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Other
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Roof Material: Tile
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Stream, Pond
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Barn, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Barn, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: There are three apartments,each with their own kitchen,2 bdrms,baths,living rooms,outside porch,private entrance. Property has permanent agricultural restriction and is classified under Chapter 61A for reduced property taxes.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4865001
  • Assessments: $748,800
  • Book: 20401
  • Lot: 21-23,
  • Map: 36
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: Ag-Resid
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Frontage: 11429.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • HorseAmenities: Paddocks
  • Horse: Yes
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: TBD

Property History for 228 Barre Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73295360

$2,450,000—
Sep 28, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73295360

$2,900,000—
Sep 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73295360

$2,690,000—
Sep 29, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72549150

$2,600,000—
Jul 28, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72549150

—
Aug 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72549150

$2,850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73295360

$2,450,000
09/28/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73295360

$2,900,000
09/26/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73295360

$2,690,000
09/29/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72549150

$2,600,000
07/28/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72549150

—
08/13/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72549150

$2,850,000

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

Public Records for 228 Barre Road

Taxable ValueLand$87,437Additions$254,600Total$342,037
Tax Record2024$4,317 ($360 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size3,484,800 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialZoningR40CountyWORCESTERAPNHARD M:0360 B:0000 L:0022-0

Schools near 228 Barre Road

This home is within Quabbin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hardwick Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Quabbin Regional Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Quabbin Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ruggles Lane School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hardwick Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quabbin Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Quabbin Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Ruggles Lane School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Keith Ross; LandVest, Inc., Concord, J. Stanley Edwards

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