This home's estimate is 36.1% higher than the average sale price ($828K) of 6 comparable homes.
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161 Franklin Hill Rd, Colrain, MA 01340
About this home
Enchanting country estate surrounded by 144 secluded acres overlooking breathtaking pastoral views of an open meadow, majestic maple trees and mountain vistas. This magical setting was once home to renowned artist, A. Hale Johnson where his meticulous rural & nautical paintings were created. The grounds are a perfect display of mature landscape featuring lovely gardens, beautiful stonework, wood roads, and an amazing forest with incredible stand of hardwood trees. Every design element of the home showcases custom quality workmanship, hand-hewn beams, pine paneling and unique details. There is a separate wing w/bedroom suite, studio, and family room/office and a second bedroom suite that overlooks the hilltop views. Also included is a charming artist studio w/dark room, cathedral ceiling and wood stove; kitchen with cherry cabinetry; dining/sitting area w/fireplace; living room w/fireplace; 3 full baths; built-ins; 3 car garage w/heated shop, and a wonderful deck and delightful gazebo.
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Sale history for 161 Franklin Hill Rd
$290/sq ft
$260/sq ft
$287/sq ft
$294/sq ft
$294/sq ft
Tax history for 161 Franklin Hill Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- # of Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Living Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Kitchen Information
- Level: First
- Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Office Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Basement Information
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 2
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 11
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Great Room, Bonus Room, Home Office, Mud Room, Sitting Room, High Speed Internet
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 3,833
- Foundation Details: Block
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Natural
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Deck, Balcony, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Gazebo, Garden, Stone Wall
- Pool Information
- Has Spa
- Spa Features: Private
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Security Features: Security System
- Other Structures: Gazebo
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 144
- Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- ViewYN: Has View
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $11,490.25
- Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Top of Franklin Hill Road
- UnparsedAddress: 161 Franklin Hill Road, Colrain MA 01340
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,833
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 8.2 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1975
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Franklin County
- APN: 3933132
Other
- Listing Information
- Exclusions: Exterior Sculptures And Some Interior Items Excluded. Final List Will Be Provided Prior To P&S.
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.6mi
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8 days above 92° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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