This is a special opportunity for history buffs. The George and Catherine Benson house is a lovingly restored, highly significant part of Florence Abolitionist history. Sojourner Truth lived and began her memoir here. William Lloyd Garrison, David Ruggles, and Frederick Douglass all visited. The wide-pine floors, wainscoting, plaster, and some trim remain from their era. While modest in size, this very sunny house has a magical feel. There are two large bedrooms upstairs (with space for a half bath, and wide pine floors under the oak) with washer/dryer hookups. Downstairs thereis a kitchen, bathroom, living room, small eating area, with a back door to a big yard with mature trees. 13 years ago the house was completely renovated including new wiring, plumbing, insulation, and a roof. The interior and exterior were painted last year. Quiet end of street. Play at Maine’s Field and the Mill River across the street, and walk to downtown Florence
Great location! Newer windows, electrical service and panel, outside "state-of-the-art oil tank. The remainder of house needs contractor attention. 5 year old furnace.
Public Records
Nov 12, 2008
Sold
$82,000
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,171 (−6.0%)
$105,700 + $94,500
$200,200
2022
$3,374 (+21.8%)
$105,700 + $82,900
$188,600
2021
$2,771 (+3.4%)
$100,800 + $58,700
$159,500
2020
$2,680 (+0.1%)
$100,800 + $58,700
$159,500
2019
$2,677 (−6.5%)
$100,800 + $53,300
$154,100
2018
$2,863 (+2.1%)
$100,800 + $67,200
$168,000
2017
$2,804 (+3.3%)
$100,800 + $67,200
$168,000
2016
$2,715 (+6.2%)
$100,800 + $67,200
$168,000
2015
$2,556 (+2.7%)
$99,800 + $62,000
$161,800
2014
$2,490 (+7.9%)
$99,800 + $62,000
$161,800
2013
$2,307 (+8.6%)
$99,800 + $62,000
$161,800
2012
$2,124 (+3.0%)
$110,500 + $48,600
$159,100
2011
$2,062
$110,500 + $48,600
$159,100
Tax history for 615 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,171 (−6.0%)
$105,700 + $94,500
$200,200
2022
$3,374 (+21.8%)
$105,700 + $82,900
$188,600
2021
$2,771 (+3.4%)
$100,800 + $58,700
$159,500
2020
$2,680 (+0.1%)
$100,800 + $58,700
$159,500
2019
$2,677 (−6.5%)
$100,800 + $53,300
$154,100
2018
$2,863 (+2.1%)
$100,800 + $67,200
$168,000
2017
$2,804 (+3.3%)
$100,800 + $67,200
$168,000
2016
$2,715 (+6.2%)
$100,800 + $67,200
$168,000
2015
$2,556 (+2.7%)
$99,800 + $62,000
$161,800
2014
$2,490 (+7.9%)
$99,800 + $62,000
$161,800
2013
$2,307 (+8.6%)
$99,800 + $62,000
$161,800
2012
$2,124 (+3.0%)
$110,500 + $48,600
$159,100
2011
$2,062
$110,500 + $48,600
$159,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,699
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1845
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3717523
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Apr 23, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wood,Soaking Tub