856 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257 (MLS# 249330)

856 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257

New Listing

$885,000

Sunny Deck with lots of room for dining/lounging

Views from deck, overlooking private backyard and protected land behind

Primary with custom closets and private Balcony deck

Primary Bath with soaking tub, stone floors and walls, and custom vanity with storage

Beautiful stone walls and steps to garage from front yard

Quiet dirt road, Neighbor with fresh eggs and meats!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,753 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,120 Status: Active

Current Price: $885,000 List Date: 4/30/2026 Last Modified: 4/30/2026

Overview

Description

Modernist retreat in a pastoral Berkshire setting; an artful sanctuary where design, landscape, and light exist in quiet harmony. Designed by acclaimed architect Debra K. Reiser, this light-filled two-bedroom, three-bath home blends refined urban modernism with the stillness of the countryside. Set along a quiet dirt road beside Moon In The Pond Farm, (an eco-conscious farm) a landscape of grazing sheep and open fields exists outside your window. The home feels private yet deeply connected to nature. Completely reimagined and meticulously renovated, it offers low-maintenance luxury within an intimate, thoughtfully designed footprint. Clean architectural lines, natural textures, and carefully placed windows frame the surrounding landscape like living artwork.

Supplements: Vaulted white ceilings and minimalist lighting enhance volume and light, while floor-to-ceiling glass brings the outdoors in. The open kitchen and living space centers around a sculptural stone island designed for both gathering and function, complemented by custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a sunlit breakfast nook, and a fireplace for year-ro ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 249330

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: South Registry
Street #: 856
Street Name: Barnum
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01257
Elem School: Undermountain
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Taxes: 3853
Tax Year: 2023
Page: 123

Contract Information

Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 885000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1753
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 6
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Garage Stalls: Yes
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Surveillance: No
Year Built Apx: 1987
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: 87556
Acres Apx: 2
Lot Size SqFt: 87120

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-04-30

Building Info

Exterior Color: Black
Wood Fireplace #: 2

Remarks & Misc

Directions: From Rt 7 Sheffield (Main St) take Berkshire School Rd, Left on Salisbury Rd, Left on Barnum, house on Right after Moon on The Pond Farm.
Marketing/Headline: Modernist retreat in a Pastoral Setting

More Information

Restrict Covenants

Unk: Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Finished-Partially: Yes
Full: Yes
Garage Access: Yes
Interior Access: Yes
Walkout: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Deck: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Lighting: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk: Yes

Floor

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Garage

Attached: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Central AC: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Hot Water

Electric: Yes

Interior Amenities

Fireplace (s): Yes
Stone Countertop: Yes
Vaulted Ceilings: Yes

Lead Paint

N/A, built 1978 or later: Yes

Lot Description

Adj to Protected Ld: Yes

Title V

Unk: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk: Yes

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes: Yes

Sewer

Private: Yes

Easement

Unk: Yes

Survey

Unk: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp: Yes

Views

Distant: Yes
Hill/Mountain: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Condition

Recently Renovated: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Wood: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Unk Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Private; Well Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Contemporary Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s); Stone Countertop; Vaulted Ceilings Exterior Amenities: Deck; Landscaped; Lighting Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Wood Frame Condition: Recently Renovated Exterior Siding: Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Finished-Partially; Full; Garage Access; Interior Access; Walkout Floor: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Garage: Attached Fuel: Propane Hot Water: Electric Lead Paint: N/A, built 1978 or later Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Negotiable

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Full Bathroom	First	In Primary
Full Bathroom	Second	In Loft
Full Bathroom	Lower	Lower Level
Bedroom 2	Lower	Lower Level walkout
Kitchen	First	Open concept
Laundry	Lower	Located in Garage
Living Room	First	Open with room for Dining
Loft	Second	Up spiral staircase, could be 3rd bedroom
Primary Bathroom	First
Primary Bedroom	First

Documents

MA Home Inspection Disclosure ›

Listing Office: ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE

Listing Agent: Lauren A. Molk

Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026

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