Sold Sep 3, 2026
$270,000About this home
Motivated Seller! This property offers a rare mix of history, land, and adventure. Approximately 1,890 sq. ft. of living space and about 38 acres of natural beauty. Once the town’s original general store and later the summer home of Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, this property is rich in history and nestled in the Dell neighborhood. Enjoy a beautiful 40-foot waterfall in the backyard along Mill Brook, plus the remnants of a former hydroelectric plant. Across the street, a large parcel with a recently passed perc test offers a blank canvas for your vision. Whether you're seeking privacy, recreational land, hunting opportunities, or a peaceful retreat, this property delivers. Just minutes from Berkshire East Mountain Resort, enjoy skiing, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting. House and land across the street can be sold separately! A rare opportunity to own a piece of Western Massachusetts history.
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Listed by Jeffrey Brisson · Cohn & Company · MLS #73569417
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 9
- Heating
- Electric, Pellet Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Partial
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1900
- Parking
- 4
- Foundation
- Other
- Roof
- Slate, Metal
Land & utilities6 property facts
- Lot size
- 38.5 acres
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Waterfront
- Y
- Pool
- Yes · Pool - Inground Heated, Private
- Zoning
- R1
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $6,288
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,036 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $1,512
- Property tax
- $524
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $6,288. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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Automated value estimate $348,498
Estimated range $314,671–$382,326.
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