428 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254 (MLS# 235139)

Berkshire & Columbia County Real Estate Agency

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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

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!

More Information MLS# 235139

Contract Information

Current Price: $870,000 Status: Closed List Date: 2021-07-22 Sold Price: $870,000 Original List Price: 895000 Limited Service: No Agent Interest: None

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

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: 1 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

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 Sold Price: $870,000

Water Features

Lake/Pond Name: Richmond Pond

Building Info

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

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

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

Documents

The Nichols-Sterner House NRHP listing ›

Albert Sterner Bio ›

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Repartitiong to form the 2.5-acres ›

Title V map ›

Title V Signature ›

TItle V Inspection ›

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Listing Agent: Gladys Montgomery

Last Updated: March - 05 - 2025

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