Greenfield’s Leavitt-Hovey House sale agreement finalized

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Greenfield has finalized the sales agreement for Greenfield Savings Bank to purchase the historic Leavitt-Hovey House.

The bank purchased the property from the City in August 2023 for $10,000 and will spend about $2.5 million on interior, exterior, mechanical, and fire protection upgrades. The building housed the Greenfield Public Library for many years until a new library was built and opened in July 2023.

Greenfield Ginny Mayor Desorgher officially signed the finalized agreement on Monday. The bank plans to use the building to expand its offerings for financial products and services.

The house was built in 1797 by famed architect Asher Benjamin during the Federal period. The bank plans to retain the National Historic Register building’s character and historical significance.

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