Own a slice of hilltown heaven with this delightful riverfront property in Chesterfield. Relax on multiple Goshen stone patios and watch the birds and wildlife. If you flyfish, the pristine waters of West Branch Brook are heaven with native and stocked trout. Adorable 2 bd Main house is recently painted, newer metal roof, and many other newer amenities and charming decor. Fully furnished and ready for you to move right in and enjoy the cooler summer weather in the hilltowns. Recently redrawn flood maps require flood insurance, currently $800/yr. The additional 800 sf summer cabana is a former wood turning shop from c. 1850. It overlooks the waterfall, perfect for an art/writer's studio, extra guests or airbnb. Cabana has full bath, outdoor shower, kitchen and 2 bed areas + deck. Close to Chesterfield Gorge and 30 minutes to Northampton. Offers due Wed, June 26, at 9 am.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Linda Webster• Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®
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Sale history for 653 Main Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73254478
Jul 19, 2024
Sold
$345,000
$407/sq ft
Jun 26, 2024
Contingent
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Jun 19, 2024
Listed
$345,000
$407/sq ft
MLS PIN #72495027
Sep 20, 2019
Sold
$168,000
$198/sq ft
May 3, 2019
Listed
$173,000
$204/sq ft
+19
Summer getaway paradise you can live in all year long! Enjoy swimming holes in your own yard! Take in beautiful views of the stream and waterfalls from the yard and deck. Year round main house features two bedrooms, full bath, and a bright sunny kitchen overlooking the brook. The historic broomstick mill building can be a seasonal cabana or studio and contains one large open room with kitchenette, 2 smaller rooms, full bath, antique pine floors. Lovely private gardens, three parking areas. Nearby Chesterfield Gorge, the Bend and Westfield River provide recreation.
MLS PIN #71239409
Aug 31, 2011
Sold
$133,500
$158/sq ft
May 27, 2011
Listed
$139,900
$165/sq ft
+17
Charming and unique getaway! Swimming holes in your own yard. Beautiful views of the stream from the deck. Year round main house features two bedrooms, full bath, and a recently remodeled kitchen while the seasonal cottage, guesthouse or studio (previously a mill!) contains 2 bedrooms, full bath, woodstove, antique pine floors. Current owners rent the main house out and use the mill as a getaway. Nearby Chesterfield Gorge and Westfield River provide recreation.
Public Records
Sep 15, 2004
Sold
$169,900
$201/sq ft
MLS PIN #70032232
Sep 15, 2004
Sold
$167,400
$198/sq ft
May 10, 2004
Listed
$189,900
$224/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,222 (−0.9%)
$22,100 + $180,300
$202,400
2022
$3,250 (+2.6%)
$22,100 + $156,000
$178,100
2021
$3,167 (+9.4%)
$22,100 + $134,700
$156,800
2020
$2,894 (+2.8%)
$22,100 + $121,800
$143,900
2019
$2,815 (+3.6%)
$21,300 + $119,500
$140,800
2018
$2,718 (+4.0%)
$21,300 + $117,100
$138,400
2017
$2,614 (+2.8%)
$21,100 + $115,900
$137,000
2016
$2,542 (+0.1%)
$21,100 + $114,400
$135,500
2015
$2,539 (+3.5%)
$20,700 + $112,300
$133,000
2014
$2,453 (+7.2%)
$20,700 + $112,300
$133,000
2013
$2,288 (+4.8%)
$24,800 + $102,400
$127,200
2012
$2,183 (−9.9%)
$25,800 + $110,900
$136,700
2011
$2,424
$25,800 + $124,300
$150,100
Tax history for 653 Main Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,222 (−0.9%)
$22,100 + $180,300
$202,400
2022
$3,250 (+2.6%)
$22,100 + $156,000
$178,100
2021
$3,167 (+9.4%)
$22,100 + $134,700
$156,800
2020
$2,894 (+2.8%)
$22,100 + $121,800
$143,900
2019
$2,815 (+3.6%)
$21,300 + $119,500
$140,800
2018
$2,718 (+4.0%)
$21,300 + $117,100
$138,400
2017
$2,614 (+2.8%)
$21,100 + $115,900
$137,000
2016
$2,542 (+0.1%)
$21,100 + $114,400
$135,500
2015
$2,539 (+3.5%)
$20,700 + $112,300
$133,000
2014
$2,453 (+7.2%)
$20,700 + $112,300
$133,000
2013
$2,288 (+4.8%)
$24,800 + $102,400
$127,200
2012
$2,183 (−9.9%)
$25,800 + $110,900
$136,700
2011
$2,424
$25,800 + $124,300
$150,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.