Welcome to Hop Brook Farm.This 1700's Georgian-style post & beam farmhouse is ideally situated on just over 15 acres of land. This home offers the charm of yesteryear with exposed beams that boast the ancient marks of years past. Wide plank floors are a wonderful feature of this colonial-era home. It is complemented by a spacious pantry and direct access to the side porch, from where one can relax and enjoy the exquisite view of the grounds. The laundry room w/sink and other workspaces can be accessed through the kitchen, as well. There was a 1908 remodel of the home that removed a large central chimney, reoriented the staircase, and details added. A more recent update is heat on the second floor, for a total of 3 heating zones for added energy efficiency. The barn was built from the framing of a spiritualist church in Greenwich, a town flooded by the Quabbin Reservoir. This home has stood the test the time.
RanchProperty Type
1750Year Built
15.12 acresLot Size
$80Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Seward• Michael Seward Real Estate
Bought with Michael Seward• Michael Seward Real Estate
Remarkable and inviting multi-purpose property in Quabbin watershed. Lovingly restored 3200 sq. ft., historic New Salem, 1740 colonial on 15 acres with potential building lot. Business/studio wing. Two-story barn & workshop (once spiritualist church). Perennials & organic gardens, in-ground pool. 20 minutes to Amherst, 75 minutes to Cambridge.
Public Records
Aug 7, 1989
Sold
$175,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,894 (−7.4%)
$61,300 + $322,700
$384,000
2022
$6,363 (−1.8%)
$61,300 + $275,000
$336,300
2021
$6,478 (+8.8%)
$55,000 + $275,000
$330,000
2020
$5,953 (−19.8%)
$55,000 + $275,000
$330,000
2019
$7,425 (−1.9%)
$55,000 + $367,600
$422,600
2018
$7,567 (+5.4%)
$67,500 + $349,900
$417,400
2017
$7,181 (+4.1%)
$64,400 + $336,100
$400,500
2016
$6,901 (+5.2%)
$64,400 + $336,100
$400,500
2015
$6,562 (+2.2%)
$57,800 + $340,400
$398,200
2014
$6,419 (+4.7%)
$57,800 + $340,400
$398,200
2013
$6,132 (+5.7%)
$57,800 + $340,400
$398,200
2012
$5,802 (+1.5%)
$57,800 + $375,200
$433,000
2011
$5,716
$57,800 + $375,200
$433,000
Tax history for 7 Whitaker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,894 (−7.4%)
$61,300 + $322,700
$384,000
2022
$6,363 (−1.8%)
$61,300 + $275,000
$336,300
2021
$6,478 (+8.8%)
$55,000 + $275,000
$330,000
2020
$5,953 (−19.8%)
$55,000 + $275,000
$330,000
2019
$7,425 (−1.9%)
$55,000 + $367,600
$422,600
2018
$7,567 (+5.4%)
$67,500 + $349,900
$417,400
2017
$7,181 (+4.1%)
$64,400 + $336,100
$400,500
2016
$6,901 (+5.2%)
$64,400 + $336,100
$400,500
2015
$6,562 (+2.2%)
$57,800 + $340,400
$398,200
2014
$6,419 (+4.7%)
$57,800 + $340,400
$398,200
2013
$6,132 (+5.7%)
$57,800 + $340,400
$398,200
2012
$5,802 (+1.5%)
$57,800 + $375,200
$433,000
2011
$5,716
$57,800 + $375,200
$433,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.