978 Clayton Mill River Rd

4,492 Sq. Ft.
$363 / Sq. Ft.
4,492
Sq. Ft.
$363
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Ephraim Chapin House, a.k.a the ''Landlord Abel House'' was built in Chicopee c. 1725. In 1979 this handsome home & tavern was dismantled and relocated to Southfield. There it was re-erected upon a new foundation atop a hill, where it now resides on a 51-acre estate straddling the banks of Konkapot River. Once the beloved retreat of an artist and a serious collector of early American art and antiques this 3-story 4-bedroom home has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored. Original wainscoting...The Ephraim Chapin House, a.k.a the ''Landlord Abel House'' was built in Chicopee c. 1725. In 1979 this handsome home & tavern was dismantled and relocated to Southfield. There it was re-erected upon a new foundation atop a hill, where it now resides on a 51-acre estate straddling the banks of Konkapot River. Once the beloved retreat of an artist and a serious collector of early American art and antiques this 3-story 4-bedroom home has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored. Original wainscoting in the ''keeping room'' is a rare example of interior decorative painting by the Scroll Painter, a documented but unnamed American decorative artist active the 1790's. Other details include original floorboards & exposed chestnut beams, center chimney with 6 brick fireplaces... (See ''More''.)
  1. Listed by Vashti Poor • LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC

Property Details for 978 Clayton Mill River Road

Architectural Style
Post and Beam, NE Farmhouse, Historic, Colonial
View
Water, Seasonal, Scenic, Pastoral, Hill/Mountain
Parking Spaces Type
Garaged & Off-Street
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 04:10 PM

Property Details for 978 Clayton Mill River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #244124
Days on Market509
Taxes$12,144 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1979
Lot Size51.12 AC / 2,226,657 SF
CountyBerkshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC, Vashti Poor

Sold By WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - SALISBURY, Elvia Gignoux

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Building Information for 978 Clayton Mill River Road

Stories-Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size51.12 AC / 2,226,657 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,956 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,944

Property Taxes

$1,012

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 978 Clayton Mill River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Mill River travel south on Clayton Mill River 2.4 miles. Property on left. From Main St. Sheffield: Take Maple St to Hewins. Left on Shunpike Rd. At Stop sign turn left on Clayton Mill River Rd. Bear left to stay on Clayton Mill River. #978 is on the right.
  • MLS Area Major: South Registry
  • Latitude: 42.08
  • Longitude: -73.28
  • MLS Area Minor: South Registry
  • Village: Southfield
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Pastoral: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
  • Views Seasonal: Yes
  • Views Water: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $12,144.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 2599500
  • Assess Amount: $2,599,500.00
  • Assessed Year: 2024.0
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Everett
  • High School: Mount Everett
  • Elementary School: NM Central
  • Elementry School: NM Central
  • Middle School: Mount Everett
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Stalls: 2.00
  • Garage Attached: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 51.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Pasture, Irregular Shape
  • Lot Size Acres: 51.12
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 51.116
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2226657.0
  • Square Feet Source: Other
  • Living Area: 4492.0
  • Building Area Total: 4492.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Description Irregular Shape: Yes
  • Lot Description Pasture: Yes
  • Lot Description Wooded: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 82
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 8
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Easement Yes: Yes
  • Survey Yes: Yes
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Flood Hazard Area No: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
  • Title V Date: 3/29/24
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: Deciduous Shade Trees, Patio
  • Exterior Amenities Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deciduous Shade Trees: Yes
  • Waterfront Close to Water: Yes
  • Waterfront Frontage on Water: Yes
  • Waterfront River: Yes
  • Waterfront River Access: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Clapboard: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam PostBeam: Yes
  • Post Beam Timber Frame: Yes
  • Style Colonial: Yes
  • Style Historic: Yes
  • Style NE Farmhouse: Yes
  • Style Post and Beam: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Baths Total: 5.00
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.20
  • Total Rooms: 9.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Half Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Oil, Electric, Boiler, Forced Air, Furnace, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Wtr Treatment-Own
  • Cooling: True
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Beige
  • Interior Features: Alarm System, Backup Generator, Cable Available, Cathedral Ceilings, Fireplace (s), Radiant Heat, Skylight(s), Sun Room, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Interior Amenities Alarm System: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Backup Generator: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Radiant Heat: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Skylight: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Sun Room: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Central AC: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement Full: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling Ductless Wall Unit AC System: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling HVAC Zones: Yes
  • Fuel Electric: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Fuel Propane: Yes
  • Hot Water Propane: Yes
  • Insulation Foam: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Water Treatment Own: Yes
  • Floor Cork: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Attic Fan: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Electric: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Furnace: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Radiant: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Living Room, Sunroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Foyer, Half Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Full Bathroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Great Room
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Fireplace
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Fireplace
Room 3
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 'Birthing Room'
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 'Keeping Room' Fireplace
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Fireplace
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Fireplace
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 'Victorian Room'. Fireplace
Room 14
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Second
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second
Room 16
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Description: Artist's Studio
Room 17
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: Third
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 978 Clayton Mill River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$1,630,000—
Dec 21, 2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

—
Nov 26, 2025

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

—
Sep 12, 2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

—
May 6, 2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$1,750,000—
Mar 24, 2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$1,999,000—
Jan 3, 2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$2,299,999—
Aug 6, 2024

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$2,499,000—
Aug 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$249,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$1,630,000
12/21/2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

—
11/26/2025

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

—
09/12/2025

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

—
05/06/2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$1,750,000
03/24/2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$1,999,000
01/03/2025

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$2,299,999
08/06/2024

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$2,499,000
08/05/2024

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #244124

$249,000

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

Public Records for 978 Clayton Mill River Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,700Additions$481,400Total$622,100
Tax Record2025$4,317 ($360 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtStories2Lot Size333,234 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1982ZoningNMCountyBERKSHIREAPNNEWM M:409 P:32.2

Schools near 978 Clayton Mill River 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

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Listing Courtesy of LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC, Vashti Poor

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