428 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254 (MLS# 235139)
$870,000
Richmond, MA 01254
MLS# 235139
Status: Closed
3 beds | 3 baths | 3177 sqft
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Property Description
Rare brick, temple-and-wing brick Federal, privately set amid mature trees & shrubs. This Richmond landmark comprises beautiful double parlors, 3 fireplaces, kitchen (with original fireplace), butler's pantry, & sunroom on the first floor; 3 bedrooms (2 with fireplaces) plus home office & 2 baths on the second. Once owned by artist, illustrator, & printmaker Albert Sterner, its crowning features are a hand-done chiarascuro mural of the Erie Canal in the front hall, incised beams in the kitchen, wide-board floors, 6-over-6 windows, & 5 fireplaces. The owners restored key elements, such as new, historically-accurate exterior lighting, a marble front stoop, & exterior doors with brass block locks; they also installed radiant heat beneath the exterior path. A truly exceptional antique home!
Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Original List Price: 895000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $870,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2021-07-22
Sold Price: $870,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 422300
Elem School: Richmond Consolidate
Middle School: Choice
High School: Choice
Assessed Year: 2021
Taxes: 5372
Tax Year: 2021
Page: 109
Concessions: A few minor repairs per the inspection.
Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 428
Street Name: Swamp
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01254
Map Ref: RICH M:403 B:00001 L:0000.0
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Other
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 3
Garage Stalls: 0
Year Built Source: Owner
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: aprx. 200'x545'
Lot Size SqFt: 108900
Frontage Apx: 120
Betterment: none
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3177
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1820
Acres Apx: 2.5
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Swamp Road to #428.
Marketing/Headline: A Rare Find: Beautiful Historic Brick Side-Entry Federal in Richmond
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Interior Access: 1
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Amenities
Bus-School: 1
Landscaped: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Privacy: 1
Trash Private: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
No: 1
Floor
Wood: 1
Fuel
Oil: 1
Garage
None: 1
Green Energy Efficient
Exposure/Shade: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Boiler: 1
Multizone: 1
Hot Water
Oil: 1
Interior Amenities
Alarm System: 1
Cable Available: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Skylight(s): 1
Sun Room: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
DSL Available: 1
Satellite Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Shape: 1
Wooded: 1
Water Features
Lake Access: 1
Lake/Pond Name: Richmond Pond
Public Beach: 1
Title V
Unk: 1
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Red Brick
Fuel Usage/Yr: 1350gal/season
Gas Fireplace #: 2
Wood Fireplace #: 2
Easement
No: 1
Survey
No: 1
Right of Way
No: 1
Accessibility
1st Flr Half Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Energy Features
Insulated Doors: 1
Storm Windows: 1
Views
Pastoral: 1
Construction
Masonry: 1
Post/Beam: 1
Condition
Certified Historic: 1
Roof
Wood Shake: 1
Style
Federal: 1
Greek Revival: 1
Historic: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Mixed: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Green Sustainability
Recyclable Materials: 1
Regionally-Sourced Materials: 1
Exterior Siding
Brick: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
To Be Determined: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2021-11-08
Under Contract Date: 2021-09-10
Contingent: No
Contingent Remarks: inspection, mortgage
Sold Date: 2021-11-08
Sold Price: $870,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Unk
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Well
Sewer: Private
Easement: No
Survey: No
Right of Way: No
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: No
Views: Pastoral
Water Features: Lake Access; Public Beach
Lot Description: Irregular Shape; Wooded
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Federal; Greek Revival; Historic
Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Skylight(s); Sun Room
Internet Service: Cable Available; DSL Available; Satellite Available
Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath
Exterior Amenities: Bus-School; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Privacy; Trash Private; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade
Energy Features: Insulated Doors; Storm Windows
Green Sustainability: Recyclable Materials; Regionally-Sourced Materials
Construction: Masonry; Post/Beam
Condition: Certified Historic
Exterior Siding: Brick
Roof: Wood Shake
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Interior Access; Unfinished
Floor: Wood
Garage: None
Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Insulation: Mixed
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow; To Be Determined
Financing: Conventional
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Foyer | First | Front-to-back; historic, hand-done mural |
| Living Room | First | Historic character, 4 windows, gas fireplace |
| Dining Room | First | Historic character, 4 windows, WBF |
| Sunroom | First | Radiant heat, brick & glass, tile floor, shaded |
| Other | First | Butler's pantry with sink & built-in cabinets |
| Kitchen | Quaint, with original cooking fireplace, pantry | |
| Foyer | First | Side foyer, leading to half bath |
| Half Bathroom | First | Off of the side foyer |
| Bedroom 1 | Second | Historic character, 4 windows, fireplace, closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | Historic character, 3 windows, fireplace, closet |
| Full Bathroom | Second | Radiant heat |
| Full Bathroom | Second | tucked under the eaves |
| Den | Second | Accessed through laundry room & via back staircase |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | Accessed via back staircase, skylight |
| Laundry | Second | Could be converted to hallway |
The Nichols-Sterner House NRHP listing 
Title V map 
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Gladys Montgomery
Last Updated: March - 05 - 2025
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