254 Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
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Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Exterior & Structural Potential** Traditional Colonial silhouette with original exterior detail awaiting revival. clapboard siding offers excellent restoration potential. Generous lot space with room for landscaping, a garden, or outdoor living areas once restored. Interior Opportunity** Classic floor plan with warm, natural light and period details that can be highlighted in a thoughtful renovation. Fireplace and millwork elements that can become focal points in a reimagined living space. Separate dining and living areas that can be reconfigured to suit modern lifestyles while preserving historic charm. Kitchen and baths in need of modernization; planned updates present a chance to tailor finishes to taste. Bedrooms & Bathrooms** 5 Bedrooms: Provide flexibility for a primary suite, home office, or guest rooms. 2 Bathrooms: Drainage, plumbing, and fixtures likely in need of updating to meet current standards. Systems & Restoration Considerations** Potential for enhanced insulation, updated HVAC, and rewired electrical with modern safety in mind during restoration. Opportunities to preserve or restore historic details (trim, moldings, staircases) while integrating contemporary comfort. Investment Scope & Customization** Ideal for buyers seeking a restoration project with significant equity potential. Flexible layout opportunities to create an open-concept feel or maintain classic room definitions. Attic and basement space may offer expansion or storage possibilities to maximize usability. Nearby Conveniences** Walkable access to Sheffield's farmers market, and dining options. Quick routes to regional parks, riverside recreation, and Berkshire events. This Historic Colonial presents a distinctive chance to acquire a home with provenance and personality in Sheffield, MA. Restore its original essence or reimagine the layout to suit a modern lifestyle--the choice is yours. For more information, to discuss restoration scope, or to schedule a private showing Contact Fairground real Estate
Listing Details MLS# 250056
Location, Tax & Legal
- Registry
- South Registry
- Street #
- 254
- Street Name
- Main
- Street Ext
- St
- State/Province
- MA
- Postal Code
- 01257
- Assess Amt
- 365800
- Elem School
- Undermountain
- Middle School
- Mount Everett
- High School
- Mount Everett
- Assessed Year
- 2025
- Taxes
- 4423
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Page
- 70
Contract Information
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- No
- Original List Price
- 329000
- Limited Service
- No
- Agent Interest
- None
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Residential - Single Family
- Sq Ft Liv Apx
- 2485
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
- Total Rooms
- 8
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Full Baths
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Parking Spaces Type
- Off Street
- Surveillance
- No
- Year Built Apx
- 1740
- Year Built Source
- Assessor
- Yr Blt Description
- Actual
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 44,431
- Acres Apx
- 1.02
- Lot Size SqFt
- 44431
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2026-06-30
Building Info
- Exterior Color
- White
- Wood Fireplace #
- 2
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- Heading South on US-7 from Great Barrington, just prior to arriving to downtown Sheffield on the turn there is an Truck with a plow entrance is there. House is hidden in the back. Heading North on US-7 from Canaan CT, pass the Mobile gas station. House is hidden in the back on your right. Sign out front.
- Marketing/Headline
- Historic Nathaniel Austin House
More Information
Restrict Covenants
- Unk
- Yes
Appliances Incl
- None
- Yes
Basement
- Interior Access
- Yes
- Partial
- Yes
Flood Hazard Area
- Unk
- Yes
Floor
- Linoleum
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fuel
- Oil
- Yes
Garage
- None
- Yes
Heat/Cool/Vent
- Hot Water
- Yes
Hot Water
- Electric
- Yes
Internet Service
- Cable Available
- Yes
Lead Paint
- Unk
- Yes
Title V
- Fail
- Yes
Underground Oil Tank
- No
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Right to Farm Comm
- Yes
- Yes
Sewer
- Private
- Yes
Easement
- Unk
- Yes
Survey
- Unk
- Yes
Right of Way
- Unk
- Yes
Electric Type
- 60 Amp
- Yes
- Fuses
- Yes
Views
- Pastoral
- Yes
Construction
- Timber Frame
- Yes
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Roof
- Asphalt Shingles
- Yes
Style
- Colonial
- Yes
Zoning
- Residential
- Yes
Seller Disc
- No
- Yes
Exterior Siding
- Clapboard
- Yes
Possession
- To Be Determined
- Yes
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