Stockbridge Main Street makes National Register

By Kate Abbott12:00AM / Monday, June 09, 2003Print Story | Email Story

The paperwork has all been pushed through, and itâ€™s official: Main Street in Stockbridge has made the list of the National Register of Historic Places â€” from the Tuckerman Bridge at the golf course to the Knoll, the large house that was turned into condominiums at the intersection of Route 7 and Route 102. Christopher Niebuhr, who served on the Stockbridge Historical Commission before he moved to Lee in 1988, said the certificate finally reached the Stockbridge Town Hall last month. Niebuhr saw the beginning of the whole process. Linda Jackson, the president of the commission, has guided the project. During the last fiscal crisis in Massachusetts, Niebuhr explained, Stockbridge applied for a historical certificate for the Sedgwick Mansion. The Massachusetts Historical Commission, which administers the National Register program in the state, told the town that all of Main Street should be listed. The register keeps a list of American cultural resources. It is part of a program authorized under the Natural Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and it coordinates public and private attempts to protect natural and archaeological resources. The register lists sites and structures of all kinds, from districts to objects. On the list are all the historical areas in national parks, National Historic Landmarks designated by the Secretary of the Interior, and properties that states or communities have nominated and that the National Park Service has approved. The register admits properties that have an association with historical figures or events, that embody a distinct period or method of construction, or that offer significant information about an areaâ€™s history or prehistory. Being listed on the register will grant Stockbridge recognition and some protection from federal or state projects. It will give the owners of properties in the district tax incentives to rehabilitate these properties. Because the district will also automatically join the state registry, Stockbridge will become eligible for state matching grants to restore properties owned by nonprofit organizations or by the town. The listing will not interfere in any way with a property ownerâ€™s right to change, manage or sell a property with private funds, unless a Stockbridge bylaw specifies otherwise. The state historical commission will review changes made with state or federal funding. In 1994, Stockbridge received a matching grant, seed money, and hired Margaret Hepler, of Amherst, as a consultant to do a historical survey of the town and to determine which historical places the town ought to put on its application, Niebuhr said. She completed the survey of Main Street in 2000. She has been working to add Elm and Maple streets, Niebuhr said. Stockbridge Main Streetâ€™s designation should have come up for a vote September 12, 2001, but the vote was delayed because Logan Airport had closed down, he said. Stockbridge eventually got its approval in October 2001. In addition this summer marks the 150th anniversary of the Laurel Hill Association, the oldest existing village improvement society in the United States, which was founded in 1853, Niebuhr said. It is also the 125th anniversary of the Childrenâ€™s Chimes tower. Stockbridge appropriated funds at its Town Meeting to repair the tower.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:57PM / Friday, December 19, 2025

The home prior to renovations.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.

The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.

The house is listed for $359,500.

We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieri and Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.

What was your first impression when you walked into the home?

Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.

Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.

What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?

Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.

Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.

Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.

Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.

Andrews: Built in about 1965.

What do the current owners love about this home?

Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.

Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.

You can find out more about this house on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

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