237 Birnam Rd

4,555 Sq. Ft.
$216 / Sq. Ft.
4,555
Sq. Ft.
$216
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Distinguished brick country estate built for William R. Moody, eldest son and successor of Dwight L. Moody, founder of the Northfield Seminary School. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character. Three-and-a-half levels of living space featuring exquisite architectural details, period craftsmanship, timeless millwork, custom cabinetry, exceptional built-ins, and three working fireplaces. A gracious foyer with original staircases introduces living spaces rich in character and craftsmanship....Distinguished brick country estate built for William R. Moody, eldest son and successor of Dwight L. Moody, founder of the Northfield Seminary School. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character. Three-and-a-half levels of living space featuring exquisite architectural details, period craftsmanship, timeless millwork, custom cabinetry, exceptional built-ins, and three working fireplaces. A gracious foyer with original staircases introduces living spaces rich in character and craftsmanship. The kitchen is complemented by a walk-in pantry and butler's pantry, while south-facing windows and a sun-filled conservatory overlook gardens, fruit trees, pool, and gazebo. Set on 5.67 acres with paddocks, a four-stall stable, and a carriage-style barn with one stall, tack room, run-in shed, and two-car garage, the property borders state land with miles of trails. Minutes to Northfield Center and the New Hampshire border. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Northfield's history.
  1. Listed by Corinne A. Fitzgerald • Fitzgerald Real Estate

Property Details for 237 Birnam Road

Town
Northfield
Area
MA-Northfield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2026 08:15 AM

Property Details for 237 Birnam Road

StatusNew
MLS #73552087
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,568 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1903
CountyFranklin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fitzgerald Real Estate, Corinne A. Fitzgerald
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Building Information for 237 Birnam Road

Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size5.67 AC / 247,154 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,706 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,908

Property Taxes

$797

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 237 Birnam Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 4555.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Northfield Elem K-6
  • High School: Pvrs 9-12
  • Middle School: Pvrs 7&8
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Study, Foyer, Game Room, Office, Bathroom, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors, Indoor Pool
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Cabana, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Greenhouse, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Paddock, Screens, Cabana, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Other Structures: Cabana, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Indoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 222.75
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 153.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.333333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 115.694444444
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.166666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.166666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 224.583333333
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.5
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.833333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 262.777777777
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.333333333
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 18.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 55.124999999
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.75
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.166666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 52.222222222
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.666666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.833333333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 57.041666666
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.25
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.166666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 268.888888888
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 18.333333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.666666666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 234.791666666
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 17.5
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.416666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 336.25
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 22.416666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 403.722222222
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.333333333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 28.166666666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 115.013888888
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 14.083333333
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.166666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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
  • Disclosures: There are four parcels and four tax bills. One deed. There are four fireplaces. Three are operational. The 3rd floor fireplace has been discontinued. See attached: Sellers disclosure,features and list of improvements,utilities,floor plans,maps and video.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3113732
  • Assessments: $691,300
  • Block: A23
  • Book: 6342
  • Map: 18A
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Frontage: 250.00
  • Heat Zones: 11
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • HorseAmenities: Paddocks
  • Horse: Yes

Property History for 237 Birnam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73552087

$985,000
Mar 6, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71384095

$422,000
Feb 26, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71384095

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73552087

$985,000
03/06/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71384095

$422,000
02/26/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71384095

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

Public Records for 237 Birnam Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,900Additions$616,400Total$691,300
Tax Record2025$9,568 ($797 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,820 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,820 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtStories2Lot Size163,350 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903ZoningRACountyFRANKLINAPNNFLD M:18A B:00A23 L:1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 237 Birnam Road

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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237 Birnam Road is a single family home for sale in Northfield, MA 01360. This listing's school district is Pioneer Valley School District. Nearby schools include Northfield Elementary School, Pioneer Valley Regional School and Bernardston Elementary School. 237 Birnam Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,555 sqft single family home built in 1903.

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Listing Courtesy of Fitzgerald Real Estate, Corinne A. Fitzgerald

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