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Seller's Agent in 2025
Joanie Schwartz
Joanie Schwartz Real Estate
(413) 348-2348
7 in this area
49 Total Sales
56 Brester Rd Conway, MA 01341
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,775
Sq Ft
5.6
Acres
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Barn or Stable
- 5.6 Acre Lot
- Community Stables
- Scenic Views
- Open Floorplan
About This Home
As of August 2025Gardeners delight in this South facing, peaceful, wildlife sanctuary. Private setting overlooking orchards of fruit trees and copious berry bushes. Contemporary home with hardwood floors and sunlight with many walls of glass for passive solar. An energy efficient house with a variety of heating options. Main floor has an open concept Kitchen/dining area. Large living rm with wood stove and connected 34x7 ft. composite deck. Two bedrooms with double closets and a new tiled bath w/linen closet. Top floor has a treetop bedroom. The lower level has an improved 19x15 studio. The house has 5 minisplits and a new metal roof . There was a two stall barn now used for chickens. Goshen stone patio as well as several stone walls. It is close to Conway Pond and Ashfield Lake. 20 minutes to Shelburne Falls and Deerfield. 30 minutes to Northampton and Greenfield. Be part of the thriving Community of Conway with its welcoming neighbors and excellent Public school. Come home and listen to the birds.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,055
Year Built
- Built in 1975
Lot Details
- 5.6 Acre Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Property has an invisible fence for dogs
- Stone Wall
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned res/agr
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Stone Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Blown Fiberglass Insulation
- Blown-In Insulation
- Metal Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,775 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Central Vacuum
- Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Stove
- Insulated Windows
- Picture Window
- Insulated Doors
- Dining Area
- Scenic Vista Views
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Upgraded Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Dual Closets
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Whole House Vacuum System
- Heating system powered by passive solar
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Conway Grammar Elementary School
- Frontier Middle School
- Frontier High School
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Horses Allowed On Property
- Barn or Stable
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- 5 Cooling Zones
- Forced Air Heating System
- 9 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Generator Hookup
- 220 Volts
- 100 Amp Service
- Power Generator
- Private Water Source
- Electric Water Heater
- Private Sewer
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Property is near schools
- Farm
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4370454
- Tax Block 15
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Community Stables
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 2019
Sold by
Forrest Michael S and Forrest Kathrine A
Bought by
Forrest Michael S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Jorgensen Richard A and Jorgensen Maureen B
Bought by
Forrest Kathrine A and Forrest Michael S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $317,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $64,700 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Sold | $490,000 | -1.0% | $276 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2025 07/06/25 | Price Changed | $495,000 | -9.8% | $279 / Sq Ft |
| 06/08/2025 06/08/25 | Price Changed | $549,000 | -3.5% | $309 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | Price Changed | $569,000 | -4.4% | $321 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2025 05/13/25 | For Sale | $595,000 | 0.0% | $335 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $595,000 | -- | $335 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,055 | $419,300 | $113,300 | $306,000 |
| 2024 | $5,640 | $343,900 | $102,700 | $241,200 |
| 2023 | $5,898 | $343,900 | $102,700 | $241,200 |
| 2022 | $5,748 | $320,200 | $96,800 | $223,400 |
| 2021 | $5,662 | $302,300 | $92,300 | $210,000 |
| 2020 | $5,577 | $297,300 | $91,900 | $205,400 |
| 2019 | $5,545 | $297,300 | $91,900 | $205,400 |
| 2018 | $5,359 | $289,700 | $91,900 | $197,800 |
| 2017 | $5,142 | $289,700 | $91,900 | $197,800 |
| 2016 | $4,775 | $286,300 | $80,300 | $206,000 |
| 2015 | $4,629 | $286,300 | $80,300 | $206,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joanie Schwartz
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Theodore Hanna
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Theodore Hanna
Cohn & Company
(413) 522-9937
2 in this area
76 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73366828
APN: CONW-000409-000000-000015
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