This GOTHIC CARPENTER COTTAGE was built in 1860 as a gardeners house. It sits amidst lovely flora on a professionally landscaped yard & is situated in the Smith College neighborhood of Northampton. The living room with fireplace was added later, maybe in the 1960's & has a full basement The Dining Room has built-in glass front cabinets. What was originally the parlor is now a Study. The 3 bedrooms upstairs all have sloping ceilings, closets, & pine floors. There is a landing at the top of the stairs with a closet. The walls are plaster in the original cottage. The present owners did extensive renovations when they purchased 38 Round Hill in 2007; kitchen, bathrooms, updated electric, added insulation & 4 mini-splits The owner spent countless hours researching this property & will share the origin story with the buyers, & share published photographs describing the house as a fine example of this type of architecture.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$480Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dee Waterman• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Est. $2,318 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 38 Round Hill Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BUILDIUM #2
Aug 20, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,200
$2/sq ft
Jul 31, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,200
$2/sq ft
TENANTTURNER2 #1
Jul 30, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,200
$2/sq ft
Jul 30, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,200
$2/sq ft
MLS PIN #73534696
Jul 27, 2026
Sold
$835,400
$480/sq ft
Jul 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2026
Listed
$825,000
$474/sq ft
MLS PIN #70533023
Jun 13, 2007
Sold
$392,500
$225/sq ft
Mar 1, 2007
Listed
$405,000
$233/sq ft
This is perhaps the finest example of “Carpenter Gothic Architecture” in Northampton. The first floor of this 1880 square foot cottage offers a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, eat-in kitchen, half bath, and bedroom or study. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and a full bath. The basement has a large finished family room. This “gingerbread” house is a piece of Northampton’s living history.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,243 (+12.2%)
$321,300 + $262,200
$583,500
2021
$8,237 (+3.4%)
$286,200 + $188,000
$474,200
2020
$7,967 (+6.5%)
$286,200 + $188,000
$474,200
2019
$7,481 (+5.1%)
$253,200 + $177,500
$430,700
2018
$7,118 (+2.1%)
$253,200 + $164,500
$417,700
2017
$6,971 (+3.3%)
$253,200 + $164,500
$417,700
2016
$6,750 (+2.0%)
$253,200 + $164,500
$417,700
2015
$6,620 (+2.7%)
$253,200 + $165,800
$419,000
2014
$6,448 (+7.9%)
$253,200 + $165,800
$419,000
2013
$5,975 (+2.7%)
$253,200 + $165,800
$419,000
2012
$5,819 (+3.0%)
$253,200 + $182,700
$435,900
2011
$5,649
$253,200 + $182,700
$435,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
1,741
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
4670898
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame, Vertical Siding
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic
Color: PUTTY
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1741
Below Grade Finished Area: 716
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Easements, Cleared, Level
Frontage Length: 87
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,885.42
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Extra Flue, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Jackson St
Middle Or Junior School: Jfk
High School: Nhs
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 38 Round Hill Road, Northampton MA 01060
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,741
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Hampshire County
APN: 4670898
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Jackson Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Northampton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Northampton, MA • 01060
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Northampton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$783,000 – $948,000
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