Iconic 1840's Alford farmhouse. Beautifully sited with views on every side and abutting acres of preserved
and protected land. Graciously sized rooms with beautiful floors and lovely woodwork. Three fireplaces. Five bedrooms, including a first floor primary suite with private library. Large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room with wet bar. Four addition bedrooms and an office on the second floor. A small barn is used as a garage.
The property is on the 'Alford Loop' for both bikers and walkers. New septic and well.
Sold for $1,550,000 on 08/31/23
$1,550,000
185 East Rd, Alford, MA 01266
5beds
4,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
6.4 Acres Lot
$1,554,800 Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$4,068 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,554,800
$1.37M - $1.77M
$4,068/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 18, 2025 at 12:44pm
Listed by:
Martha Piper 413-627-4599,
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Bought with:
Christian G Deckert, 9540120
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 239946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air, Furnace
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Garaged & Off-Street
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic, Pasture, Hill/Mountain, Distant
Lot
- Size: 6.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 400x1000
Details
- Parcel number: ALFOM4060B0000L00281
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: NE Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alford
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $1,550,000-11.4%$337/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Contingent | $1,750,000$380/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$380/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Price change | $1,750,000-10.3%$380/sqft |
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| 3/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000$424/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,152 +80.8% | $1,242,900 +80.9% |
| 2024 | $3,402 +8.3% | $687,200 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $3,141 +3.7% | $628,200 +8.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Undermountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 10.7 mi
- 6/10Mount Everett Regional SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 10.7 mi
- NANew Marlborough Central SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 10.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Undermountain
- Middle: Mount Everett
- High: Mount Everett
Source: BCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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