428 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254

$870,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,177 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 108,900 Status: Closed
Current Price: $870,000 List Date: 7/22/2021 Last Modified: 3/05/2025

Overview

Description

Rare brick, temple-and-wing brick Federal, privately set amid mature trees & shrubs. This Richmond landmark comprises beautiful double parlors, 3 fireplaces, kitchen (with original fireplace), butler's pantry, & sunroom on the first floor; 3 bedrooms (2 with fireplaces) plus home office & 2 baths on the second. Once owned by artist, illustrator, & printmaker Albert Sterner, its crowning features are a hand-done chiarascuro mural of the Erie Canal in the front hall, incised beams in the kitchen, wide-board floors, 6-over-6 windows, & 5 fireplaces. The owners restored key elements, such as new, historically-accurate exterior lighting, a marble front stoop, & exterior doors with brass block locks; they also installed radiant heat beneath the exterior path. A truly exceptional antique home!

Listing Details MLS# 235139

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
Middle Registry
Street #
428
Street Name
Swamp
Street Ext
Rd
State/Province
MA
Postal Code
01254
Map Ref
RICH M:403 B:00001 L:0000.0
Assess Amt
422300
Elem School
Richmond Consolidate
Middle School
Choice
High School
Choice
Assessed Year
2021
Taxes
5372
Tax Year
2021
Page
109
Concessions
A few minor repairs per the inspection.

Contract Information

Original List Price
895000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
3177
Sq Ft Source
Other
Total Rooms
9
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Full Baths
2
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Bathrooms
3
Parking Spaces
6
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Year Built Apx
1820
Year Built Source
Owner
Yr Blt Description
Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions
aprx. 200'x545'
Acres Apx
2.5
Lot Size SqFt
108900
Frontage Apx
120
Betterment
none
Garage Stalls
0

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2021-11-08
Under Contract Date
2021-09-10
Contingent
No
Contingent Remarks
inspection, mortgage
Sold Date
2021-11-08

Water Features

Lake/Pond Name
Richmond Pond
Lake Access
Yes
Public Beach
Yes

Building Info

Exterior Color
Red Brick
Fuel Usage/Yr
1350gal/season
Gas Fireplace #
2
Wood Fireplace #
2

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Swamp Road to #428.
Marketing/Headline
A Rare Find: Beautiful Historic Brick Side-Entry Federal in Richmond

Restrict Covenants

No
Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Bulk head
Yes
Concrete Floor
Yes
Interior Access
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Bus-School
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Outbuilding
Yes
Privacy
Yes
Trash Private
Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees
Yes
Mature Landscaping
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No
Yes

Floor

Wood
Yes

Fuel

Oil
Yes

Garage

None
Yes

Green Energy Efficient

Exposure/Shade
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Boiler
Yes
Multizone
Yes

Hot Water

Oil
Yes

Interior Amenities

Alarm System
Yes
Cable Available
Yes
Fireplace (s)
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Sun Room
Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available
Yes
DSL Available
Yes
Satellite Available
Yes

Lead Paint

Unk
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Shape
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Title V

Unk
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes
Yes

Sewer

Private
Yes

Easement

No
Yes

Survey

No
Yes

Right of Way

No
Yes

Accessibility

1st Flr Half Bath
Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp
Yes

Energy Features

Insulated Doors
Yes
Storm Windows
Yes

Views

Pastoral
Yes

Construction

Masonry
Yes
Post/Beam
Yes

Condition

Certified Historic
Yes

Roof

Wood Shake
Yes

Style

Federal
Yes
Greek Revival
Yes
Historic
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes

Insulation

Mixed
Yes

Seller Disc

No
Yes

Green Sustainability

Recyclable Materials
Yes
Regionally-Sourced Materials
Yes

Exterior Siding

Brick
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
To Be Determined
Yes

Financing

Conventional
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Unk Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Well Sewer: Private Easement: No Survey: No Right of Way: No Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Pastoral Water Features: Lake Access; Public Beach Lot Description: Irregular Shape; Wooded Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Federal; Greek Revival; Historic Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Skylight(s); Sun Room Internet Service: Cable Available; DSL Available; Satellite Available Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath Exterior Amenities: Bus-School; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Privacy; Trash Private; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade Energy Features: Insulated Doors; Storm Windows Green Sustainability: Recyclable Materials; Regionally-Sourced Materials Construction: Masonry; Post/Beam Condition: Certified Historic Exterior Siding: Brick Roof: Wood Shake Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Interior Access; Unfinished Floor: Wood Garage: None Fuel: Oil Hot Water: Oil Insulation: Mixed Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Close Of Escrow; To Be Determined Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Foyer First Front-to-back; historic, hand-done mural
Living Room First Historic character, 4 windows, gas fireplace
Dining Room First Historic character, 4 windows, WBF
Sunroom First Radiant heat, brick & glass, tile floor, shaded
Other First Butler's pantry with sink & built-in cabinets
Kitchen Quaint, with original cooking fireplace, pantry
Foyer First Side foyer, leading to half bath
Half Bathroom First Off of the side foyer
Bedroom 1 Second Historic character, 4 windows, fireplace, closet
Bedroom 2 Second Historic character, 3 windows, fireplace, closet
Full Bathroom Second Radiant heat
Full Bathroom Second tucked under the eaves
Den Second Accessed through laundry room & via back staircase
Bedroom 3 Second Accessed via back staircase, skylight
Laundry Second Could be converted to hallway

Documents

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Gladys Montgomery
Last Updated: March - 05 - 2025
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