$530,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

690 N Main St Sheffield, MA 01257

3 Beds
1 Bath
3,280 Sq Ft
0.83 Acres

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

231 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Post and Beam
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Pasture Views
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Upgrade this property for residential use. This stunning building boasts a perfect blend of modern features and preserved post and beam architecture to maintain its timeless historic charm. Meticulously renovated and used by a master craftsman, it boasts a host of eco-friendly features ranging from owned solar panels, to offset electricity usage to radiant heating in the ground floor concrete. In addition, the floors have been insulated with HI-R insulation, the 2x6 walls are insulated with R-35, roof with R-49 and the basement exterior walls insulated with open cell spray foam. All insulation was installed on the exterior of the shell to preserve the interior sheathing and look of the original barn. Zoning allows Residential/live/work by right-Zoning should be confirmed by buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Gallagher

STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC License #9573698 Listed on: 07/17/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

David Graziani

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY License #9574286

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,278

Year Built

  • 1790

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned Agricultural, Multi, Business

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Masonry Siding
  • Recycled Construction Materials
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 3,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Construction
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Roof
  • Solar owned by seller

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,278

Year Built

1790

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Barn
  • Construction: 2x6 Walls, Timber Frame, Plank, Wood Frame, Post/Beam, Masonry
  • Directions: Take Rt. 7 approx. 4.5 miles south of Rotary South of Downtown Great Barrington. Property on the left side.
  • Marketing Headline: Make this stunning, eco-friendly renovated barn your home!
  • Views: Hill/Mountain, Pastoral
  • Estimated Year Built: 1790
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Property Water Features: River
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1790

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Microwave, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Basement: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Walkout
  • Insulation: Rigid, Foam, Blown In
  • Floor: Concrete, Reclaimed Wood
  • Insulation R Value Insulation: R-35/R-49
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3280.00
  • Total Rooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Exterior Siding: Masonry, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp, 3 Phase
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Private
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Hot Water, Boiler, Radiant, Multizone

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.83
  • Lot Description: Irregular Shape
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 36155.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Agricultural, Residential, Multi, Business
  • Lot Dimensions: 36155
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Panels Owned
  • Green Energy Efficient: Construction, Roof, Insulation
  • Green Sustainability: Recycled Materials, Regionally-Sourced Materials

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2278.33
  • 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
Jul 17, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Smith Jared and Smith Lindsey N
Bought by
Cromwell Construction Llc
Seller's Agent
Tim Gallagher
STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Graziani
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-7.83%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$563,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,500
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$328,836
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2009
Sold by
Loring Gallery Ltd
Bought by
Smith Jared and Smith Lindsey N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1994
Sold by
Philbrick Margaret E
Bought by
Loring Gallery Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $530,000 None Available
Deed $115,500 --
Deed $115,500 --
Deed $102,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $330,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $330,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $530,000 -7.8% $162 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $575,000 -- $175 / 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 $2,348 $193,900 $120,500 $73,400
2024 $2,278 $193,900 $120,500 $73,400
2023 $2,412 $193,900 $120,500 $73,400
2022 $2,412 $193,900 $120,500 $73,400
2021 $2,695 $194,200 $114,500 $79,700
2020 $2,736 $195,400 $115,100 $80,300
2019 $2,705 $174,500 $100,000 $74,500
2018 $2,465 $167,200 $100,000 $67,200
2017 $2,454 $167,200 $100,000 $67,200
2016 $2,471 $172,300 $108,700 $63,600
2015 $2,473 $170,700 $108,700 $62,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 245046

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: SHEF-000320-000001-000040