497 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
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:42 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 09, 2026 at 11:54 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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