8 beds6,761 sqft$414/sqft
497 Holmes RdPittsfield, MA01201
Est: $15,229/moGet pre-approved

Description

A Landmark Berkshire Estate of Extraordinary Provenance. Set on 15 private acres in the heart of the Berkshires, a rare American legacy estate commissioned in 1847 as the summer residence of renowned physician, poet, & author Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Two centuries later, this extraordinary property remains a testament to architectural elegance, literary heritage, & timeless craftsmanship. The offering preserves original hardwood floors, intricate millwork, & the grandeur of a distinguished era....A Landmark Berkshire Estate of Extraordinary Provenance. Set on 15 private acres in the heart of the Berkshires, a rare American legacy estate commissioned in 1847 as the summer residence of renowned physician, poet, & author Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Two centuries later, this extraordinary property remains a testament to architectural elegance, literary heritage, & timeless craftsmanship. The offering preserves original hardwood floors, intricate millwork, & the grandeur of a distinguished era. Its storied halls welcomed literary icons including Longfellow, Melville, & Hawthorne. Surrounded by exceptional privacy, Holmesdale is more than a residence, it is an irreplaceable American landmark and a rare opportunity to become the next steward of Berkshire history.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/29/2026 05:53 PM

  1. Listed by Brenda Durant • KEMPF-VANDERBURGH REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.

Property Details for 497 Holmes Road

MLS #
250362
Days on Market
-
Taxes
$11,962 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1847
Lot Size
15.02 AC / 654,271 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
View
Water, Seasonal, Scenic, Hill/Mountain, Distant
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 497 Holmes Road

Stories-Year Built1847Building Size-Lot Size15.02 AC / 654,271 SF

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$15,229 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,232

Property Taxes

$997

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 497 Holmes Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Holmes Rd, Holmesdale Park is located across from Miss Halls School on Private Road, follow road to the end, sign on property.
  • MLS Area Major: Middle Registry
  • Latitude: 42.42
  • Longitude: -73.24
  • MLS Area Minor: Middle Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
  • Views Seasonal: Yes
  • Views Water: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 5988
  • Parcel Number: PITT M:J05 B:0002 L:004
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $11,962.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 666800
  • Assess Amount: $666,800.00
  • Assessed Year: 2025.0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Book: 5988
  • Page: 89
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Herberg (5&6) Reid (7&8)
  • High School: Pittsfield
  • Elementary School: Egremont
  • Elementry School: Egremont
  • Middle School: Herberg (5&6) Reid (7&8)
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Other Parking: Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Stalls: .00
  • Garage None: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 15.02
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Paved Drive, Adj to Protected Ld
  • Lot Size Acres: 15.02
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.2 acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 654271.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 6761.0
  • Building Area Total: 6761.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Description adjacent to Protected Land: Yes
  • Lot Description Paved Drive: Yes
  • Lot Description Wooded: Yes
  • Land Use Horses Allowed: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 8
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 95
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey Unknown: Yes
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Flood Hazard Area No: Yes
  • Title V Not Applicable: Yes
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient Lighting: Yes
  • Energy Features Remote Thermostat: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Public: Yes
  • Sewer Public: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Internet Service Cable Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Lighting, Trash Public, Privacy, Pool - In Ground, Porch, Curbside Recycling, Deciduous Shade Trees, Mature Landscaping, Fenced-Partially, Landscaped, Patio
  • Exterior Amenities FencedPartially: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Pool In Ground: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Trash Public: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Curbside Recycling: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deciduous Shade Trees: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Mature Landscaping: Yes
  • Waterfront River: Yes
  • Waterfront River Access: Yes
  • Waterfront River View: Yes
  • Roof Membrane: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Aluminum: Yes
  • Building Information Fuel Usage Year: gas $7750/elec $7600
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Masonry: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Colonial: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Total: 6.00
  • Baths Full: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.10
  • Total Rooms: 32.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Full Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Nat Gas, Electric
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Energy Star Rated Dishwasher, Energy Star Rated Dryer, Energy Star Rated Stove/Oven, Energy Star Rated Washer
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank No: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: White
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 7
  • Interior Features: Backup Generator, Bay/Bow Window, Cable Available, Cedar Closet(s), Fireplace (s), Granite Counter, Hot Tub, Inlaw/Guest Qtrs, Marble Counter, Radon Mitigation System, Sun Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Interior Amenities Backup Generator: Yes
  • Interior Amenities BayBow Window: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Granite Counter: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Hot Tub: Yes
  • Interior Amenities In law Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Marble Counter: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Sun Room: Yes
  • Interior Amenities WalkIn Closet: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement FinishedPartially: Yes
  • Basement Radon Remed System: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling Ductless Wall Unit AC System: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling Energy Star Rated Heat Pump: Yes
  • Fuel Electric: Yes
  • Fuel Nat Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water Nat Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Rated Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Rated Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Rated StoveOven: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Rated Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Floor Brick: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Steam: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 32
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 497 Holmes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2016

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #196848

$375,000
Jul 29, 2016

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #196848

Jul 27, 2016

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #196848

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2016

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #196848

$375,000
07/29/2016

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #196848

07/27/2016

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #196848

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

Public Records for 497 Holmes Road

Taxable ValueLand$102,600Additions$564,200Total$666,800
Tax Record2025$11,962 ($997 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,761 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,761 SqFtStories2Lot Size654,223 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1847ZoningR43CountyBERKSHIREAPNPITT M:J05 B:0002 L:004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 497 Holmes Road

This home is within Pittsfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Williams Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Theodore Herberg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pittsfield High School
Public9 to 12

Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

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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497 Holmes Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Pittsfield, MA 01201. This property is currently priced at $2,800,000. This listing's school district is Pittsfield School District. Nearby schools include Williams Elementary School, Theodore Herberg Middle School and Pittsfield High School. 497 Holmes Road is a 8-bed, 6-bath, 6,761 sqft single family home built in 1847.

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