This Authentic 1795 Colonial is located in the heart of Ashfield Village. Its original details have been beautifully restored, including leaded windows, built-ins, multiple fireplaces, moldings, wide pine flooring and a magnificent dining room mural. Space and grace fill this historic home. Generous sized rooms as well as nooks and crannies. Modern Kitchen with cherry cabinets, SS Appliances plus built-in bookcases. This grand home has an attached screened porch, large south facing yard ,and 40X30 ft. barn. As you walk through the house, you can sense the history of days gone by. Dr. Knowlton, an early proponent of birth control, lived in the home from 1835-1850. Most recently the property has been used as a successful bed and breakfast. Walk to restaurants, country shops, Ashfield Lake and across from Elmer's Store. It is located 30 minutes to Northampton and Greenfield. Easy drive to outside activities such as skiing, hiking and rafting. Some new paint would make it shine!
Single-familyProperty Type
1795Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joanie Schwartz• Joanie Schwartz Real Estate
Bought with Joanie Schwartz• Joanie Schwartz Real Estate
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Market trends in 01330, MA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
+2.1% MoM
Median sale price
$402K
$37K MoM
Avg. days on market
23d
28 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 10 Norton Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72486404
Aug 5, 2019
Sold
$350,000
$94/sq ft
Apr 23, 2019
Listed
$399,000
$107/sq ft
MLS PIN #70260713
Dec 21, 2005
Sold
$414,900
$111/sq ft
Sep 15, 2005
Listed
$435,000
$117/sq ft
Own a piece of history. This enchanting Ashfield colonial, in the heart of the village, was the home of (1835-1850) of Dr. Knowlton, an early pioneer of birth control. Tastefully restored, new cherry kitchen, 7 fireplaces, quality built-in cabinets and bookcases. Simply elegant. Ideal for bed & breakfast or home office. Large lot, big barn, screened porch and so much more. Call to see this magnificent property and hear about it's literary background.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1995
Sold
$129,250
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,268 (+6.9%)
$58,000 + $354,700
$412,700
2022
$6,796 (+7.3%)
$55,100 + $335,900
$391,000
2020
$6,332 (+1.2%)
$55,100 + $325,000
$380,100
2019
$6,255 (+1.4%)
$52,800 + $311,700
$364,500
2018
$6,169 (+9.2%)
$52,800 + $306,300
$359,100
2017
$5,648 (+5.0%)
$52,100 + $296,100
$348,200
2016
$5,378 (+2.9%)
$52,100 + $275,000
$327,100
2015
$5,224 (−3.3%)
$52,100 + $275,000
$327,100
2014
$5,404 (+4.9%)
$48,900 + $285,500
$334,400
2013
$5,150 (+2.1%)
$47,400 + $293,900
$341,300
2012
$5,046 (+3.9%)
$47,400 + $296,100
$343,500
2011
$4,857
$47,400 + $301,000
$348,400
Tax history for 10 Norton Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,268 (+6.9%)
$58,000 + $354,700
$412,700
2022
$6,796 (+7.3%)
$55,100 + $335,900
$391,000
2020
$6,332 (+1.2%)
$55,100 + $325,000
$380,100
2019
$6,255 (+1.4%)
$52,800 + $311,700
$364,500
2018
$6,169 (+9.2%)
$52,800 + $306,300
$359,100
2017
$5,648 (+5.0%)
$52,100 + $296,100
$348,200
2016
$5,378 (+2.9%)
$52,100 + $275,000
$327,100
2015
$5,224 (−3.3%)
$52,100 + $275,000
$327,100
2014
$5,404 (+4.9%)
$48,900 + $285,500
$334,400
2013
$5,150 (+2.1%)
$47,400 + $293,900
$341,300
2012
$5,046 (+3.9%)
$47,400 + $296,100
$343,500
2011
$4,857
$47,400 + $301,000
$348,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,724
Year built
1795
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
3603433
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 1/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Wood