617 Main Rd, Monterey, MA 01245

$785,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,490 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,120 Status: Closed
Current Price: $785,000 List Date: 7/06/2025 Last Modified: 8/21/2025

Overview

Description

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.

Supplements: 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 door ...

Listing Details MLS# 246968

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
South Registry
Street #
617
Street Name
Main
Street Ext
Rd
State/Province
MA
Postal Code
01245
Assess Amt
718900
Elem School
Monterey
Middle School
Mount Everett
High School
Mount Everett
Taxes
4629.72
Tax Year
2025
Page
162
Concessions
$1,692.00 Inspection Credit

Contract Information

Original List Price
839000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
2490
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Total Rooms
8
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
2
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Bathrooms
3
Garage Stalls
2
Parking Spaces Type
Garaged & Off-Street
Surveillance
No
Year Built Apx
1850
Year Built Source
Assessor
Yr Blt Description
Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions
87,120
Acres Apx
2
Lot Size SqFt
87120

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2025-08-21
Under Contract Date
2025-07-29
Contingent
No
Sold Date
2025-08-21

Title V Date

Title V Date
8/28/2024

Water Features

Lake/Pond Name
Lake Garfield
Brook
Yes
Deeded Rights
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake
Yes
Private Beach
Yes

More Information

Building Info

Exterior Color
Grey
Wood Fireplace #
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Main Rd thru Monterey center, continue on Rt 23, house on Left after Chesnut Hill Rd.
Marketing/Headline
1850s Farmhouse with Deeded Lake Garfield Access and Mountain View

Restrict Covenants

Unk
Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Dirt Floor
Yes
Interior Access
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Deck
Yes
Fenced-Partially
Yes
Hot Tub Outdoor
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Porch
Yes
Mature Landscaping
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk
Yes

Floor

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes
Bamboo
Yes

Fuel

Oil
Yes

Garage

Detached
Yes
Multiple
Yes
Oversized
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Attic Vent Elec
Yes
Boiler
Yes
Electric
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Steam
Yes

Hot Water

Oil
Yes

Interior Amenities

Alarm System
Yes
Backup Generator
Yes
Bay/Bow Window
Yes
Cable Available
Yes
Cedar Closet(s)
Yes
Fireplace (s)
Yes
Granite Counter
Yes
High Speed Wiring
Yes
Jet Tub
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes

Lead Paint

Delead Cert
Yes

Title V

Pass
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk
Yes

Water

Private
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes
Yes

Sewer

Private
Yes

Easement

Unk
Yes

Survey

No
Yes

Right of Way

Unk
Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp
Yes

Views

Hill/Mountain
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Condition

Recently Renovated
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Style

NE Farmhouse
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes

Seller Disc

No
Yes

Exterior Siding

Clapboard
Yes

Rentals

Water Treatment System
Yes

Possession

To Be Determined
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Pass Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Private Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: No Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Hill/Mountain Water Features: Brook; Deeded Rights; Dock; Lake; Private Beach Rentals: Water Treatment System Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: NE Farmhouse Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Backup Generator; Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Cedar Closet(s); Fireplace (s); Granite Counter; High Speed Wiring; Jet Tub; Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceilings Exterior Amenities: Deck; Fenced-Partially; Hot Tub Outdoor; Landscaped; Porch; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Wood Frame Condition: Recently Renovated Exterior Siding: Clapboard Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Dirt Floor; Interior Access Floor: Bamboo; Ceramic Tile; Wood Garage: Detached; Oversized; Multiple Fuel: Oil Hot Water: Oil Lead Paint: Delead Cert Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: To Be Determined Financing: Cash

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Half Bathroom First With Laundry
Full Bathroom Second Renovated;shower
Full Bathroom Second Jet Tub
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Dining Room First
Family Room First
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bonus Room Third

Documents

Listing Office: ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE
Listing Agent: Lauren A. Molk
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2025
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