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
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 doors, refinished floors, backup generator, and comprehensive lead abatement. Located in desirable Monterey with low taxes, this special property is minutes from Lake Garfield town beach, 3 miles to Roadside Cafe, and close to skiing, hiking, Great Barrington, and all that the Berkshires has to offer.
More Information MLS# 246968
Contract Information
Original List Price: 839000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $785,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-07-06
Sold Price: $785,000
Location, Tax & Legal
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
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 617
Street Name: Main
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01245
General Property Description
Surveillance: No
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 8
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: 87,120
Lot Size SqFt: 87120
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2490
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1850
Acres Apx: 2
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: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Dirt Floor: 1
Interior Access: 1
Exterior Amenities
Deck: 1
Fenced-Partially: 1
Hot Tub Outdoor: 1
Landscaped: 1
Porch: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Bamboo: 1
Fuel
Oil: 1
Garage
Detached: 1
Multiple: 1
Oversized: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Attic Vent Elec: 1
Boiler: 1
Electric: 1
Hot Water: 1
Steam: 1
Hot Water
Oil: 1
Interior Amenities
Alarm System: 1
Backup Generator: 1
Bay/Bow Window: 1
Cable Available: 1
Cedar Closet(s): 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Granite Counter: 1
High Speed Wiring: 1
Jet Tub: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Lead Paint
Delead Cert: 1
Water Features
Brook: 1
Deeded Rights: 1
Dock: 1
Lake: 1
Lake/Pond Name: Lake Garfield
Private Beach: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: 8/28/2024
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Private: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Grey
Wood Fireplace #: 1
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
No: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Hill/Mountain: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Condition
Recently Renovated: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
NE Farmhouse: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Rentals
Water Treatment System: 1
Possession
To Be Determined: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-08-21
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-29
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2025-08-21
Sold Price: $785,000
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
Half Bathroom
Level: First
Remarks: With Laundry
Full Bathroom
Level: Second
Remarks: Renovated;shower
Full Bathroom
Level: Second
Remarks: Jet Tub
Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dining Room
Level: First
Family Room
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Bonus Room
Level: Third
Documents
Lead Paint Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE
Listing Agent:
Lauren A. Molk
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2025
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