497 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (MLS# 250362)

497 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

New Listing

$2,800,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,761 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 654,271 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $2,800,000 List Date: 7/29/2026 Last Modified: 7/30/2026

Overview

Description

A Landmark Berkshire Estate of Extraordinary Provenance. 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 and a rare opportunity to become the next steward of Berkshire history.

Supplements: An Iconic Berkshire Legacy There are homes of distinction--and then there are estates that become part of America's story. Gracefully set amidst approximately 15 private acres in the heart of the Berkshires, Holmesdale is one of New England's most remarkable private residences. Commissioned in 1847 as the summer home of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., t ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 250362

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 497
Street Name: Holmes
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01201
Map Ref: PITT M:J05 B:0002 L:004
Assess Amt: 666800
Elem School: Egremont
Middle School: Herberg (5&6) Reid (7&8)
High School: Pittsfield
Assessed Year: 2025
Taxes: 11962
Tax Year: 2025
Page: 89

Contract Information

Start Showing Date: 2026-08-03
Accessory Dwelling Unit: Yes
Original List Price: 2800000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 6761
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 32
Total Bedrooms: 8
Total Full Baths: 5
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 6
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Surveillance: Yes
Year Built Apx: 1847
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Actual
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.2 acres
Acres Apx: 15.02
Lot Size SqFt: 654271
Garage Stalls: 0

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-07-29

Accessory Dwelling Unit Information

ADU Attached YN: Yes
ADU Bathrooms: Yes
ADU Bedrooms: Yes
ADU Building Type: Stand-Alone
ADU Cooling YN: Yes
ADU Gas Meter YN: No
ADU Heating YN: Yes
ADU Occupied YN: No
ADU Permitted YN: Yes
ADU Rented YN: No
ADU Separate Address YN: Yes
ADU SqFt: 1800
ADU Water Meter YN: No
Number of ADUs: Yes
ADU Living Room: Yes

Building Info

Exterior Color: White
Fuel Usage/Yr: gas $7750/elec $7600
Wood Fireplace #: 7

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Additional Disclosures: 10 Ductless mini-splits installed 2022 Pool liner, heater & salt water system 2019 Private Road currently plowed independently, no formal agreement in place. Pot holder not included in sale (sentimental value) A curated selection of furnishings and decorative pieces reflecting Holmesdale's timeless character may be available by separate agreement offering the rare opportunity to acquire the estate as a fully realized Berkshire retreat Family heirloom dinning room chandelier featured in photos has been replaced with a similar lighting fixture. The Estate has its own Social Media pages.
Directions: Holmes Rd, Holmesdale Park is located across from Miss Halls School on Private Road, follow road to the end, sign on property.
Marketing/Headline: Homesdale-An Iconic Berkshire Sanctuary, A Landmark Estate of Grandeur, Elegance & Enduring Legacy

Restrict Covenants

No: Yes

Appliances Incl

Energy Star Rated Dishwasher: Yes
Energy Star Rated Dryer: Yes
Energy Star Rated Stove/Oven: Yes
Energy Star Rated Washer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Trash Compactor: Yes

Basement

Bulk head: Yes
Concrete Floor: Yes
Finished-Partially: Yes
Radon Remed Sys: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Fenced-Partially: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Patio: Yes
Pool - In Ground: Yes
Porch: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Trash Public: Yes
Curbside Recycling: Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees: Yes
Mature Landscaping: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No: Yes

Floor

Brick: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Nat Gas: Yes

Garage

None: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: Yes
Energy Star Rated Heat Pump: Yes
Steam: Yes

Hot Water

Nat Gas: Yes

Interior Amenities

Backup Generator: Yes
Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Cedar Closet(s): Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
Granite Counter: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Inlaw/Guest Qtrs: Yes
Marble Counter: Yes
Radon Mitigation System: Yes
Sun Room: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available: Yes

Land Use

Horses Allowed: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Lot Description

Adj to Protected Ld: Yes
Paved Drive: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Water Features

River: Yes
River Access: Yes
River View: Yes

Title V

Not Applicable: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

No: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes: Yes

Sewer

Public: Yes

Easement

Unk: Yes

Survey

Unk: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes

Accessibility

1st Fl Bdrm: Yes
1st Flr Full Bath: Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp: Yes

Energy Features

Remote Thermostat: Yes

Views

Distant: Yes
Hill/Mountain: Yes
Scenic: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Water: Yes

Construction

Masonry: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Roof

Membrane: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Aluminum: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Accessory Dwelling Unit Information: ADU Living Room Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: No Water: Public Sewer: Public Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Scenic; Seasonal; Water Water Features: River; River Access; River View Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Paved Drive; Wooded Land Use: Horses Allowed Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Colonial Interior Amenities: Backup Generator; Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Cedar Closet(s); Fireplace (s); Granite Counter; Hot Tub; Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Marble Counter; Radon Mitigation System; Sun Room; Walk-In Closet(s) Internet Service: Cable Available Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath Exterior Amenities: Fenced-Partially; Landscaped; Lighting; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch; Privacy; Tennis Court(s); Trash Public; Curbside Recycling; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Energy Star Rated Dishwasher; Energy Star Rated Dryer; Energy Star Rated Stove/Oven; Energy Star Rated Washer Energy Features: Remote Thermostat Construction: Masonry; Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Aluminum Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Membrane Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Finished-Partially; Radon Remed Sys; Unfinished Floor: Brick; Ceramic Tile; Wood Garage: None Fuel: Electric; Nat Gas Hot Water: Nat Gas Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Close Of Escrow

Documents

Deed ›

Parcel Map ›

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

MA Home Inspection Disclosure ›

Listing Office: KEMPF-VANDERBURGH REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.

Listing Agent: Brenda Anne Durant

Last Updated: July - 30 - 2026

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