$3,925,000
8 bd · 8.5 ba · 6,000 sqft · 11,761 sqft lot
17 Main St, Lenox, MA 01240
Single family · Built 1883 · $654/sqft ·
$21,567/mo est. payment
About this home
Rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored Berkshire cottage at 17 Main Street, perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of downtown Lenox. This remarkable property, originally built in 1883 and once the residence of Gilded Age shipping magnate John Schermerhorn, combines historic elegance with modern comfort. The home underwent a comprehensive renovation between 2021 and 2025, including a new 30-year roof, upgraded electrical and plumbing, 8.5 renovated bathrooms, custom millwork, and restored original hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen features a Viking 8-burner oven, KitchenAid designer dishwasher, and commercial-grade refrigeration--ideal for private entertaining or everyday living. All systems are new, including a four-zone HVAC and seven mini-splits for year-round comfort. With eight bedrooms (plus potential for a ninth), five fireplaces with new gas log sets, and inviting communal spaces, this home offers in-town living at its best. Enjoy the ultimate walk-to-everything lifestyle--steps away from Lenox's charming village, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, and the library. Outdoor highlights include a newly designed patio, a five-car carport, and multiple decks for entertaining. Whether you envision a private residence or a unique investment, the property is currently operated as a turnkey inn with luxury accommodations.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 14
- Basement Features: Full, Unfinished, Walkout, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8.5
- Full Bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Alarm system
- Cable available
- Fireplace (s)
- High speed wiring
- Inlaw/guest qtrs
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Marble
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Range hood
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Central AC, Multizone, Ductless Wall Unit A/C System, HVAC Zones
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Nat Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Water Heaters: Electric
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.27
- Lot Size Dimensions: 1
- Lot Size Square Feet: 11761
Garage and Parking
- Garage Description: Carport, Detached, Oversized
Schools
- 8
Morris Elementary
elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi
- 7
Lenox Memorial High School
middle · 6-12 · 1.4 mi
Berkshire Christian Schools
elementary · PK-12 · 1.4 mi
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
elementary · PK-8 · 1.4 mi
Berkshire Country Day School
elementary · K-8 · 2.2 mi
Price history
- Aug 12, 2026 · Listed$3,925,000
- Feb 27, 2021 · Listing Removed—
- Oct 8, 2020 · Price Changed$599,000
- Jul 31, 2020 · Price Changed$799,000
- Jan 28, 2020 · Price Changed$725,000
- Apr 16, 2019 · Listed$799,000
- Feb 21, 2018 · Listing Removed—
- Feb 20, 2018 · Listing Removed$1,299,000
Tax history
- 2026$19,398 tax · $1,349,900 assessed
- 2024— · $820,200 assessed
- 2023— · $788,400 assessed
- 2022— · $916,900 assessed
- 2021— · $904,400 assessed
- 2020— · $896,900 assessed
- 2019— · $903,100 assessed
- 2018— · $876,600 assessed
Home value
$1,316,000
- Collateral Analytics$1,316,000
Where it is
Listed by the listing agent · Compass · BerkshireCounty
