NOT LISTED FOR SALE

155 Kessler Rd Lanesborough, MA 01237

Estimated Value: $711,000 - $1,226,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$338/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2019

Last sale price $565,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,867/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Barn or Stable
  • Deck
  • Lanesborough Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1,219,680 Sq Ft lot
  • Post and Beam

About This Home

As of August 2019

This 200 year-old farm has been lovingly, artistically transformed into a beautiful country retreat. Just 4-minutes off Rt. 7, 6 miles to Jiminy Peak, less than 30 minutes from Tanglewood, Clark Art, and Mass MoCA. The 4-bedroom, c. 1810 main house is fully, expertly renovated. There are two separate artist/writer studio, a 1790's horse barn with hay loft, a resistance lap pool, beautiful plantings, gardens, fruit trees, a riding ring, and fields fenced into 7 pastures.The perpetual springs supplying the barn and the stream support trout and rare wildflowers in these headwaters for the Housatonic River.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Thunfors

STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC License #9021106 Listed on: 04/30/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Welch

LANDVEST, INC. License #9514012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,845

Year Built

  • 1810

Lot Details

  • 28 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Privacy

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Pasture
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lanesboro Elementary School
  • Mount Greylock Reg. Middle School
  • Mount Greylock Reg. High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Pasture
  • Barn or Stable

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,845

Year Built

1810

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: NE Farmhouse
  • Construction: Post/Beam | Wood Frame
  • Directions: Rte. 7 north about a mile past Bailey Rd. Right onto Scott Rd. continue bearing right for about a third of a mile. Kessler is on your left. Call for more complete directions.
  • Marketing Headline: SKY DANCE FARM - A Berkshire Retreat
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • Views: Hill/Mountain | Water | Scenic | Pastoral
  • Estimated Year Built: 1810
  • Right Of Way: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1810

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Wtr Treatment-Own, Wall Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Insulation: Fiberglass
  • Interior Amenities: Soapstone Counter
  • Floor: Carpet | Wood | Slate | Ceramic Tile
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2900.00
  • Total Rooms: 9

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable | Privacy | Deck | Porch | Outbuilding | Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles | Fiberglass
  • Waterfront: Brook
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Other
  • Garage: Other

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp
  • Fuel: Electric | Wood | Propane
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Cable Available | Satellite Available | DSL Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Well
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Ductless Wall Unit A/C System | Wood Stove | Other | Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lanesboro
  • Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 28.00
  • Total Assessed Value: 226390.00
  • Assessed Year: 2018.00
  • Lot Description: Pasture
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1219680.00
  • Map Ref: 205-5
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular shape
  • Easement: No
  • Survey: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4845.00
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lanesboro
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Karp Sharon
Bought by
Ross Michelle C
Current Estimated Value
$980,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Outstanding Balance
$517,896
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$443,291

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2019
Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Barton Robert B and Barton Prudence W
Bought by
Karp Sharon
Seller's Agent
Sheila Thunfors
STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Welch
LANDVEST, INC.
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-11.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1997
Sold by
Curtin Leo F
Bought by
Barton Robert D and Barton Prudence W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ross Michelle C $760,000 None Available
Karp Sharon $565,000 --
Barton Robert D $31,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ross Michelle C $570,000
Previous Owner Barton Robert $320,000
Previous Owner Barton Robert B $768,000
Previous Owner Barton Robert B $510,000
Previous Owner Barton Robert $320,000
Previous Owner Barton Robert $150,000
Previous Owner Barton Robert $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $565,000 -11.0% $195 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2019 04/30/19 For Sale $635,000 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,809 $407,000 $78,000 $329,000
2024 $6,195 $364,186 $74,086 $290,100
2023 $6,443 $364,627 $73,527 $291,100
2022 $5,952 $311,598 $73,098 $238,500
2021 $5,179 $255,377 $72,577 $182,800
2020 $5,008 $242,177 $69,077 $173,100
2019 $5,270 $232,863 $68,963 $163,900
2018 $4,987 $233,048 $69,148 $163,900
2017 $4,723 $226,090 $63,090 $163,000
2016 $4,342 $224,271 $61,071 $163,200
2015 $4,232 $222,971 $61,071 $161,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheila Thunfors

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sheila Thunfors

    STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC

    (413) 441-5005

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Sheila Thunfors
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  • Cindy Welch

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cindy Welch

    LANDVEST, INC.

    (413) 329-3999

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Cindy Welch
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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 226869

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: LANE-000205-000000-000005

Massachusetts Berkshire County Lanesborough 01237

155 Kessler Rd, Lanesborough, MA

This home is located at 155 Kessler Rd, Lanesborough, MA 01237 since 30 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $980,249, approximately $338 per square foot. This property was built in 1810. 155 Kessler Rd is a home located in Berkshire County with nearby schools including Lanesborough Elementary School and Mt. Greylock Regional High School.

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