NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Main St Sheffield, MA 01257

Sheffield Area

Estimated Value: $237,158 - $342,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,180 Sq Ft
$258/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 23, 2020

Last sale price $189,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,865 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of April 2020

Village History in the heart of Ashley Falls. This 1855 village house has been in the same family for 165 years, and is ready for a new steward. Once a general store and post office, this three bedroom, one and a half bath house sits on a half acre in the village center. Marble foundation, plaster walls, original plank floors and wainscotting. Updated electric. Large barn in good shape.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenzie Fields

ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE License #9560865 Listed on: 02/19/2020

Co-Listed By

Eric Steuernagle

FAIRGROUND REAL ESTATE, INC License #9528781

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Mullany

HELEN MULLANY REAL ESTATE, LLC License #9053327

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,035

Year Built

  • 1855

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Undermountain Elementary School
  • Mount Everett Middle School
  • Mount Everett High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Range
  • Washer
  • Barn or Stable

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,035

Year Built

1855

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: NE Farmhouse
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: Right off of the intersection of Ashley Falls Village Center on East Main.
  • Marketing Headline: Village History in the heart of Ashley Falls
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Right Of Way: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1855

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Basement: Crawl, Partial, Dirt Floor
  • Insulation: Mixed
  • Floor: Linoleum | Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1180.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: Fuses
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Well
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Boiler | Hot Water

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.50
  • Total Assessed Value: 131300.00
  • Assessed Year: 2019.00
  • Lot Description: Irregular Shape
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.00
  • Map Ref: M:004.0 B:0002 L0008.0
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 21,780
  • Easement: No
  • Survey: Unk

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows
  • Green Sustainability: Regionally-Sourced Materials

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2035.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Undermountain
  • High School: Mount Everett
  • Middle School: Mount Everett

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2020
Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kenzie Fields
ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Helen Mullany
HELEN MULLANY REAL ESTATE, LLC
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$189,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.03%
Current Estimated Value
$304,540

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,540
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sheffield, MA

  • Ginger Conner Real Estate Agent - RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC

    Ginger Conner

    RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC

    (413) 414-4800

    151 Total Sales

    1 in Sheffield

    $695,000 Price

    Ginger Conner
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  • Diane Thorson Real Estate Agent - WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

    Diane Thorson

    WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

    (857) 520-9093

    70 Total Sales

    1 in Sheffield

    $845,000 Price

    Diane Thorson
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  • AB

    Allen Bassen

    BERKSHIRE HOMES AND CONDOS

    (413) 414-4432

    17 Total Sales

    1 in Sheffield

    $350,000 Price

    Allen Bassen
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  • Selina Lamb Real Estate Agent - BIRCH PROPERTIES

    Selina Lamb

    BIRCH PROPERTIES

    (413) 344-2689

    78 Total Sales

    5 in Sheffield

    $550K - $1.8M Price Range

    Selina Lamb
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  • Chapin Fish Real Estate Agent - William Pitt Sothebys Intn'l

    Chapin Fish

    William Pitt Sothebys Intn'l

    (860) 362-2105

    90 Total Sales

    5 in Sheffield

    $525K - $2.5M Price Range

    Chapin Fish
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  • Wendy Eichman Real Estate Agent - Raynard & Peirce Realty,LLC

    Wendy Eichman

    Raynard & Peirce Realty,LLC

    (860) 499-4974

    102 Total Sales

    6 in Sheffield

    $110K - $1.1M Price Range

    Wendy Eichman
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$185,000 None Available
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $90,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2020 04/23/20 Sold $189,000 -5.0% $160 / Sq Ft
02/23/2020 02/23/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 For Sale $199,000 -- $169 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,254 $186,100 $43,800 $142,300
2024 $2,068 $176,000 $43,800 $132,200
2023 $2,066 $189,400 $43,800 $145,600
2022 $2,066 $166,100 $43,800 $122,300
2021 $2,085 $150,200 $43,800 $106,400
2020 $2,010 $143,600 $43,800 $99,800
2019 $2,035 $131,300 $38,100 $93,200
2018 $1,935 $131,300 $38,100 $93,200
2017 $1,927 $131,300 $38,100 $93,200
2016 $1,995 $139,100 $41,400 $97,700
2015 $2,016 $139,100 $41,400 $97,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kenzie Fields

    ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE

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  • Eric Steuernagle Real Estate Agent - FAIRGROUND REAL ESTATE, INC

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Eric Steuernagle

    FAIRGROUND REAL ESTATE, INC

    (413) 717-0276

    56 Total Sales

    Eric Steuernagle
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Helen Mullany

    HELEN MULLANY REAL ESTATE, LLC

    (413) 429-7733

    150 Total Sales

    Helen Mullany
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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 229888

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: SHEF-000040-000002-000080

Massachusetts Berkshire County Sheffield 01257

281 Main St, Sheffield, MA

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