617 Main Rd

2,490 Sq. Ft.
$315 / Sq. Ft.
2,490
Sq. Ft.
$315
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This fully restored and updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath 1850s farmhouse offers timeless charm in a serene Berkshire setting with deeded access to Lake Garfield. Surrounded by mature perennial gardens, stone walls, and extensive landscaping, the property features a large deck with hot tub and outdoor shower, overlooking a mountain view and a picturesque brook with stone steps and a footbridge. Inside, the main level boasts a sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace, charming paneled dining room...This fully restored and updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath 1850s farmhouse offers timeless charm in a serene Berkshire setting with deeded access to Lake Garfield. Surrounded by mature perennial gardens, stone walls, and extensive landscaping, the property features a large deck with hot tub and outdoor shower, overlooking a mountain view and a picturesque brook with stone steps and a footbridge. Inside, the main level boasts a sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace, charming paneled dining room with original cabinetry, a large family room (with potential for conversion to a first-floor primary suite), kitchen with granite countertops, and a half bath with laundry. Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a charming sleeping porch perfect for warm summer nights.

Property Details for 617 Main Road

Architectural Style
NE Farmhouse
View
Hill/Mountain
Parking Spaces Type
Garaged & Off-Street
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2025 05:30 PM

Property Details for 617 Main Road

StatusClosed
MLS #246968
Days on Market46
Taxes$4,630 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1850
Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
CountyBerkshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE, Lauren Molk; ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE, Elyse Morris

Sold By WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON, Maggie Merelle

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Building Information for 617 Main Road

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,212 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,826

Property Taxes

$386

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 617 Main Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Main Rd thru Monterey center, continue on Rt 23, house on Left after Chesnut Hill Rd.
  • MLS Area Major: South Registry
  • Latitude: 42.17
  • Longitude: -73.18
  • MLS Area Minor: South Registry
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 2606
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $4,629.72
  • Tax Assessed Value: 718900
  • Assess Amount: $718,900.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Book: 2606
  • Page: 162
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Everett
  • High School: Mount Everett
  • Elementary School: Monterey
  • Elementry School: Monterey
  • Middle School: Mount Everett
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Stalls: 2.00
  • Garage Detached: Yes
  • Garage Multiple: Yes
  • Garage Oversized: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 87,120
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2490.0
  • Building Area Total: 2490.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Restrict Covenants Unknown: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: False
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey No: Yes
  • Property Condition: Recently Renovated
  • Condition Recently Renovated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Flood Hazard Area Unknown: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
  • Title V Date: 8/28/2024
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Private: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Internet Service Cable Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Mature Landscaping, Hot Tub Outdoor, Fenced-Partially, Landscaped
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities FencedPartially: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Hot Tub Outdoor: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Mature Landscaping: Yes
  • Waterfront Brook: Yes
  • Waterfront Deeded Rights: Yes
  • Waterfront Dock: Yes
  • Waterfront LakePond Name: Lake Garfield
  • Waterfront Private Beach: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Clapboard: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style NE Farmhouse: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Total: 3.00
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.10
  • Total Rooms: 8.00
  • Heating: Oil, Boiler, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: True
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Grey
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 1
  • Interior Features: Alarm System, Backup Generator, Bay/Bow Window, Cable Available, Cedar Closet(s), Fireplace (s), Granite Counter, High Speed Wiring, Jet Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceilings
  • Interior Amenities Alarm System: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Backup Generator: Yes
  • Interior Amenities BayBow Window: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Granite Counter: Yes
  • Interior Amenities High Speed Wiring: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Jet Tub: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Skylight: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Basement Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water Oil: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Floor Bamboo: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Attic Vent Elec: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Electric: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Steam: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Delead Cert: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom, Full Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bonus Room
Room 1
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: With Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Renovated;shower
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Jet Tub
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 10
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Third
Rental
Rental Information
  • Rentals Water Treatment System: Yes
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 617 Main Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2025

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

$785,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911003267

$785,000

+4.6% / yr

Aug 8, 2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

—
Jul 29, 2025

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

—
Jul 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

$839,000—
Jun 25, 2025

Canceled

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

—
Jun 24, 2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

—
May 15, 2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$850,000—
Mar 13, 2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$945,000—
Nov 18, 2024

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$999,500—
Oct 17, 2024

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$1,198,000—
Sep 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$1,275,000—
Jul 17, 2020

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

$522,000—
Jun 19, 2020

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

—
May 18, 2020

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

—
Apr 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

$499,000—
Feb 26, 2020

Canceled

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #226164

—
Mar 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #226164

$585,000—
Dec 9, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88929714

$197,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2025

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

$785,000
08/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911003267

$785,000

+4.6% / yr

08/08/2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

—
07/29/2025

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

—
07/06/2025

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246968

$839,000
06/25/2025

Canceled

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

—
06/24/2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

—
05/15/2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$850,000
03/13/2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$945,000
11/18/2024

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$999,500
10/17/2024

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$1,198,000
09/13/2024

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244470

$1,275,000
07/17/2020

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

$522,000
06/19/2020

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

—
05/18/2020

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

—
04/23/2020

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #230345

$499,000
02/26/2020

Canceled

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #226164

—
03/05/2019

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #226164

$585,000
12/09/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88929714

$197,500

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Public Records for 617 Main Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,800Additions$578,100Total$718,900
Tax Record2025$4,630 ($386 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,490 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,490 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,294 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850CountyBERKSHIREAPNMTRY M:0234 B:0002 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 617 Main Road

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

Mount Everett Regional School
Public6 to 12

Undermountain Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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Listing Courtesy of ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE, Lauren Molk; ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE, Elyse Morris

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