Franklin County · Massachusetts
Bernardston, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Bernardston lies in the northern tier of Franklin County, just below the Vermont border, where the Falls River runs through a valley of farms and wooded hills. Settled in the eighteenth century and first known as Fall Town, it keeps a compact center along Routes 5 and 10 with a library, churches and town offices. Interstate 91 passes along the western side of town.
The housing mix includes older colonials and farmhouses along the main roads, capes and ranches on side streets near the center, and newer homes on larger rural lots in the hills. Some properties include fields or woodland. Whether you are listing a homestead you have owned for decades or searching for a place with a little land, Dolan O’Rourke can help you navigate the Bernardston market from start to finish.
Living in Bernardston
Fall Town roots
Bernardston was first granted as Fall Town, named for the Falls Fight of 1676, and its older homes and cemeteries along Route 10 reflect that early settlement history.
Interstate 91 access
An I-91 interchange in town gives a direct route south to Greenfield and Springfield and north into Brattleboro and southern Vermont.
Falls River valley
The Falls River winds through the middle of town toward the Connecticut River, framed by hayfields and wooded slopes that give Bernardston its rural feel.
Northfield Mountain nearby
The trails at Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center are a short drive east, offering hiking in warmer months and cross-country skiing in winter.
Franklin County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
Interstate 91 runs through town, connecting Bernardston south to Greenfield, Northampton and Springfield and north into Vermont. Routes 5 and 10 provide a local route to Greenfield, where the John W. Olver Transit Center offers regional bus connections and Amtrak service on the Vermonter and Valley Flyer.
Parks and recreation
The Falls River and surrounding farmland make for easy country walks and bike rides along quiet roads. Northfield Mountain’s trail network and the Connecticut River are close by, and Barton Cove in neighboring Gill offers paddling, fishing and camping along a sheltered stretch of the river.
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I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
John was amazing with helping us in our home buying journey! His knowledge and patience made things very easy for us as first time home buyers. I highly recommend John to anyone who wants professionalism and someone who’s gonna get the job done! Thanks John!
We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
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