NOT LISTED FOR SALE

974 Berkshire School Rd Sheffield, MA 01257

Sheffield Area

Estimated Value: $716,824

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$427/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 15, 2023

Last sale price $654,000 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,373 / mo

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 139,392 Sq Ft lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Mature Landscaping

About This Home

As of September 2023

A charming NE farmhouse with an additional building lot. Plenty of room for a pool or to add a guest house. Located in Sheffield - an excellent commute from NYC. Cozy living room with a stone fireplace, renovated eat-in kitchen and a sun porch are on the main floor. Three bedrooms, two baths. Detached garage. Lovely meadow like side yard strewn with wild flowers. Old growth Maple trees for fall color and blooming trees for spring. Near the Appalachian Trail for hiking.Minutes from Guidos and Great Barrington.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Piper

THE KINDERHOOK GROUP License #9073668 Listed on: 06/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

PAT THURMAN

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - SALISBURY License #132919

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,400

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • 3.2 Acre Lot
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached 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
  • Private Water Source
  • Storage Tank
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,400

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

3.2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: NE Farmhouse
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: Either Rt 7 or Rt 41 south. Take Berkshire School Rd. House on the NE corner of Giberson .
  • Marketing Headline: Classic Berkshire Farmhouse with Additional Building Lot
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Property Water Features: Close to Water
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Full, Bulk head
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s), Soapstone Counter, Sun Room, Jet Tub
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1680.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deciduous Shade Trees, Mature Landscaping
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil, Storage Tank
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Private
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Hot Water, Boiler

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 3.20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 139392.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 140,000
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5400.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

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
Jun 5, 2023
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Martha Piper
THE KINDERHOOK GROUP
Buyer's Agent
PAT THURMAN
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - SALISBURY
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$654,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-6.57%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$716,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.19%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2016
Closed on
Feb 16, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan Laidlaw
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Buyer's Agent
Martha Piper
STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-12.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.02%
Original Mortgage
$281,250
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2012
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandra Preston
FAIRGROUND REAL ESTATE, INC
Buyer's Agent
Gladys Montgomery
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-18.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.80%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$665,000 None Available
$365,000 --
$320,000 --
$69,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $125,000
Previous Owner $45,000
Previous Owner $281,250
Previous Owner $160,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Sold $654,000 -6.6% $389 / Sq Ft
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2023 06/05/23 For Sale $700,000 +91.8% $417 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 Sold $365,000 -12.0% $225 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/09/2018 02/09/18 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2016 09/10/16 For Sale $415,000 +29.7% $256 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Sold $320,000 -19.0% $198 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/10/2013 04/10/13 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2012 06/23/12 For Sale $395,000 -- $244 / 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 $5,197 $442,300 $99,900 $342,400
2024 $5,197 $442,300 $99,900 $342,400
2023 $5,095 $442,300 $99,900 $342,400
2022 $4,812 $386,800 $99,900 $286,900
2021 $4,798 $345,700 $95,900 $249,800
2020 $4,533 $323,800 $95,900 $227,900
2019 $3,757 $242,400 $83,300 $159,100
2018 $3,573 $242,400 $83,300 $159,100
2017 $3,558 $242,400 $83,300 $159,100
2016 $4,303 $300,100 $143,800 $156,300
2015 $4,348 $300,100 $143,800 $156,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 240653

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: SHEF-000270-000001-000100

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