$650,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

550 Sheffield Plain Sheffield, MA 01257

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,479 Sq Ft
0.71 Acres

Recently Sold

$262 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2024

SPLENDID HISTORIC GREEK REVIVAL with lovely protected views of hills and farmland. Built in 1740 by the First Congregational Minister, Reverend Jonathan Hubbard. Added onto in 1810, this home is on the National Register of Historic Places. The front door leads to large foyer, with a den off the entry. The dining room has gorgeous original details, including wideboard Chestnut floors, paneling, and mantel above the wood-burning fireplace. The formal living room also has a wood-burning fireplace. The first floor also has a kitchen, full bath, laundry room, and two bonus rooms with many potential uses. Upstairs, are three bedrooms and an office which share a full bath. The property is beautifully landscaped and comprises two lots. Two car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Lynch

COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB License #9058361 Listed on: 08/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Lynch

COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB License #9058361 Listed on: 08/19/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,220

Year Built

  • 1740

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Historic Home

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Pasture
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,479 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Alarm System
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Porch

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,220

Year Built

1740

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Colonial, Greek Revival, Historic
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Condition: Certified Historic
  • Construction: Post/Beam, Wood Frame
  • Directions: From Great Barrington: Route 7 South. Soon after covered bridge. On left. No sign. Right after Linda Rosen Antiques.
  • Marketing Headline: SPLENDID HISTORIC GREEK REVIVAL
  • Views: Distant, Scenic, Pastoral, Hill/Mountain
  • Estimated Year Built: 1740
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1740

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Unfinished, Bulk head, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Alarm System, Cedar Closet(s), Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Skylight(s), Fireplace (s), Cable Available
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Floor Other: YES
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2479.00
  • Stove Permit: No
  • Total Rooms: 11

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Fenced-Partially, Mature Landscaping, Porch, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Membrane
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Stalls: 2
  • Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Garage: Auto Opener, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp, Other
  • Fuel: Electric, Wood, Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Other, Public, Private
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Electric, Boiler, Ductless Wall Unit A/C System, Wood Stove, Hot Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.71
  • Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30928.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Other
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7220.38
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Faul Karen A and Mcauliffe Shannon
Bought by
Rousou Zacagrt and Rousou Larina
Seller's Agent
Tom Lynch
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Buyer's Agent
Tom Lynch
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.7%
Total Days on Market
93
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$649,296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$704
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.15%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$516,794
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$132,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2023
Sold by
Faul Eugene Est and Faul
Bought by
Faul David and Faul Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2023
Sold by
Faul Karen A
Bought by
Faul Karen A and Mcauliffe Shannon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2017
Sold by
Faul Karen A
Bought by
Faul Gene E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
Faul Gene E
Bought by
Faul Karen A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2003
Sold by
Faul Gene E and Faul Karen A
Bought by
Godburn Mark
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $650,000 None Available
Deed $650,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $59,000 --
Deed $59,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $520,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $364,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $420,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $300,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $110,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $40,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $152,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $300,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $650,000 -3.7% $262 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2024 08/19/24 For Sale $675,000 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $6,094 $503,200 $115,000 $388,200
2024 $5,913 $503,200 $115,000 $388,200
2023 $5,797 $503,200 $115,000 $388,200
2022 $5,480 $440,500 $115,000 $325,500
2021 $1,474 $394,400 $109,100 $285,300
2020 $5,522 $394,400 $109,000 $285,400
2019 $5,599 $361,200 $94,800 $266,400
2018 $5,324 $361,200 $94,800 $266,400
2017 $6,508 $443,300 $94,800 $348,500
2016 $6,500 $453,300 $103,000 $350,300
2015 $6,568 $453,300 $103,000 $350,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 244248

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: SHEF-000310-000001-000080