Public Remarks: This fully restored and updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath 1850s farmhouse offers timeless charm in a serene Berkshire setting with deeded access to Lake Garfield. Surrounded by mature perennial gardens, stone walls, and extensive landscaping, the property features a large deck with hot tub and outdoor shower, overlooking a mountain view and a picturesque brook with stone steps and a footbridge. Inside, the main level boasts a sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace, charming paneled dining room with original cabinetry, a large family room (with potential for conversion to a first-floor primary suite), kitchen with granite countertops, and a half bath with laundry. Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a charming sleeping porch perfect for warm summer nights. The finished attic offers bonus space for a home office, studio, or home gym. Additional features include a two-story, two-car garage built in 1995, complete with an EV charger and a partially finished second floor, offering potential for studio. Many recent upgrades including new 4 bedroom septic system, all new windows, interior and exterior doors, refinished floors, backup generator, and comprehensive lead abatement. Located in desirable Monterey with low taxes, this special property is minutes from Lake Garfield town beach, 3 miles to Roadside Cafe, and close to skiing, hiking, Great Barrington, and all that the Berkshires has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lauren Molk• ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE
Listed by Elyse Morris• ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE
Bought with Maggie Merelle• WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Renovated 1850 4BR former Farmhouse and 1995 picturesque garage barn in a lovely setting, with a right-of-way to Lake Garfield waterfront. Mature perennial gardens, specimen plantings, stonewalls, and a private hot tub area set into extensive decking surround the house and overlook the back lawn, where a path leads to a sitting area by a stream. The original attached barn has been renovated into a family room with a master bedroom on the second floor. The main part of the house has a generous living room with a wood-burning fireplace and screened porch, kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, and a charming dining room with built-ins and a bay window. Three guest bedrooms and a sleeping screened porch are on the second floor, and a new room with storage on the third FL.
BCMLS #226164
Feb 26, 2020
Listing Removed
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Mar 5, 2019
Listed
$549,000
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1994
Sold
$197,500
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,668 (−0.5%)
$140,800 + $461,500
$602,300
2021
$3,687 (−2.1%)
$140,800 + $385,200
$526,000
2020
$3,768 (+0.4%)
$140,800 + $366,400
$507,200
2019
$3,753 (+4.5%)
$140,800 + $366,400
$507,200
2018
$3,590 (+1.1%)
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
2017
$3,551 (+16.8%)
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
2016
$3,041 (+5.6%)
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
2015
$2,880
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
Tax history for 617 Main Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,668 (−0.5%)
$140,800 + $461,500
$602,300
2021
$3,687 (−2.1%)
$140,800 + $385,200
$526,000
2020
$3,768 (+0.4%)
$140,800 + $366,400
$507,200
2019
$3,753 (+4.5%)
$140,800 + $366,400
$507,200
2018
$3,590 (+1.1%)
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
2017
$3,551 (+16.8%)
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
2016
$3,041 (+5.6%)
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
2015
$2,880
$140,800 + $345,700
$486,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.