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497 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Pittsfield
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
497 Holmes Rd,Pittsfield, MA 01201
$2,800,000
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  • 8 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 6,761 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: brenda anne durant
Office: kempf-vanderburgh realty consultants, inc.
MLS#:250362
Source:MA_BCMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,800,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$414.14

About this home

A Landmark Berkshire Estate of Extraordinary Provenance, the Oliver Wendell Holmes summer cottage. Set on 15 private acres in the heart of the Berkshires, a rare American legacy estate commissioned in 1847 as the summer residence of renowned physician, poet, & author Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Two centuries later, this extraordinary property remains a testament to architectural elegance, literary heritage, & timeless craftsmanship. The offering preserves original hardwood floors, intricate millwork, & the grandeur of a distinguished era. Its storied halls welcomed literary icons including Longfellow, Melville, & Hawthorne. Surrounded by exceptional privacy, Holmesdale is more than a residence, it is an irreplaceable American landmark

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Home facts

  • Year built:1847
  • Listing ID #:250362
  • Added:48 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 16, 2026 at 03:46 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:8
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:32
  • Flooring:Brick, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Energy Star Rated Dishwasher, Energy Star Rated Stove/Oven, Granite Counter, Marble Counter, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Bulk head, Concrete Floor, Finished-Partially, Radon Remed Sys, Unfinished
  • Living area:6,761 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ductless Wall Unit A/C System
  • Heating:Steam

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Membrane
  • Year built:1847
  • Building area:6,761 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:15.02 Acres
  • Lot Features:Adjacent to Protected Land, Paved Drive, Wooded
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum
  • Exterior Features:Deciduous Shade Trees, Fenced-Partially, Landscaped, Mature Landscaping, Patio, Porch, Privacy

Schools

  • High school:Pittsfield
  • Middle school:Herberg (5&6) Reid (7&8)
  • Elementary school:Egremont

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,800,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$414.14
  • Tax amount:$11,962 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Energy Star Rated Dryer, Energy Star Rated Washer
  • Amenities:Backup Generator, Bay/Bow Window, Cable Internet, Inlaw/Guest Qtrs, Natural Gas Water Heater, Radon Mitigation System, Sun Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Pool features:Hot Tub, Pool - In Ground

Parking

  • Parking description:Off Street
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