Lodestone is historically significant as the home of Dr. Charles Eastman, a Santee Sioux who was the first Native American to earn a medical degree, and his wife Elaine Goodale Eastman, author of several books and an early suffragette. An exceptional residence, Lodestone is nestled in a park-like setting on over 10 acres, with open lawns, specimen plantings, mature trees, and a year-round pond. This secluded country home is just minutes from the campuses of Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts. Lodestone exhibits outstanding style and fine architectural details. Superbly appointed yet understated, Lodestone features high ceilings, chestnut woodwork, oak floors throughout; a living room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, including spacious master bedroom with cedar closet, 2 full bathrooms, and 3-season porch. With details too numerous to mention, Lodestone is a retreat that must be experienced. Call today for an appointment
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Breakfast Bar / Nook
Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Home Office, Study
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,974
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: See Remarks
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage, Fruit Trees, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 10.3
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,899
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: from Amherst Common east on Belchertown Rd, or east on Main St to Harkness Rd then at end on right
UnparsedAddress: 850 Belchertown Road, Amherst MA 01002
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 4133956
Home facts updated by county records on May 27, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fort River Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Amherst Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Amherst, MA • 01002
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$631,000 – $763,000
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