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  • $885,000

    856 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257

    2beds
    1,753sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    2 Acres Lot
    $848,600 Zestimate®
    $505/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fireplace for year-round comfortClean architectural linesPrivate sunny deckQuiet dirt roadPrivate bathSweeping mountain viewsDirect outdoor access
    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. 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-round comfort. The primary suite is privately set on its own level with a balcony, soaring ceilings, an oversized Noguchi light fixture, and sweeping mountain views. A spa-like bath features a soaking tub and marble-clad walls. A second suite on the lower level offers a fieldstone fireplace, sitting area, private bath, and direct outdoor access, while a striking spiral staircase within a barn silo form leads to a loft space with full bath ideal for guests, a creative space, den, or office. Outdoors, a private sunny deck, landscape with stone steps and walls and secondary driveway leading to a garage complete the offering. Located minutes from Sheffield and close to New York and Connecticut, enjoy nearby antiques, galleries, dining, markets, and nature trails. Effortless, architectural, and quietly luxurious, this is a home for those who value restraint, beauty, and connection to landscape over excess. A serene country escape shaped by light, landscape, and intention.
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    Listed by:

    Lauren A. Molk 413-854-3736,

    ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE,

    Elyse Harney Morris 860-318-5126,

    ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE

    Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 249330MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Description: Lower Level walkout
      • Level: Lower
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: First
      Full bathroom
      • Description: In Primary
      • Level: First
      Full bathroom
      • Description: In Loft
      • Level: Second
      Full bathroom
      • Description: Lower Level
      • Level: Lower
      Kitchen
      • Description: Open concept
      • Level: First
      Laundry
      • Description: Located in Garage
      • Level: Lower
      Living room
      • Description: Open with room for Dining
      • Level: First
      Loft
      • Description: Up spiral staircase, could be 3rd bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Propane, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Stone Countertop, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Full,Partially Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,753
      • Total interior livable area: 1,753 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Details: Garaged & Off-Street
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Landscaped
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Hill/Mountain, Distant
      Lot
      • Size: 2 Acres
      • Features: Adj to Protected Ld
      Details
      • Parcel number: SHEFM0120B0002L00080
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200 Amp
      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private, Well

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Sheffield

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $505/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $843,600
      • Annual tax amount: $3,853
      • Date on market: 4/30/2026

        Estimated market value

        $848,600

        $806,000 - $891,000

        $3,226/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/23/2026Pending sale$885,000$505/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #249330 Report a problem
        4/30/2026Listed for sale$885,000-11.3%$505/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #249330 Report a problem
        11/24/2025Listing removed$998,000$569/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #245872 Report a problem
        4/2/2025Listed for sale$998,000$569/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #245872 Report a problem
        4/2/2025Listing removed$998,000$569/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #244059 Report a problem
        3/1/2025Listed for sale$998,000-9.3%$569/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #244059 Report a problem
        1/29/2025Listing removed$1,100,000$627/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #244059 Report a problem
        9/26/2024Price change$1,100,000-15.3%$627/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #244059 Report a problem
        7/31/2024Listed for sale$1,299,000+219.2%$741/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #244059 Report a problem
        7/31/2020Sold$407,000+7.1%$232/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #231204 Report a problem
        7/9/2020Price change$379,900+0.2%$217/sqft
        Source: Barnbrook Realty #231204 Report a problem
        7/2/2020Pending sale$379,000$216/sqft
        Source: Barnbrook Realty #231204 Report a problem
        7/1/2020Listed for sale$379,000+53.4%$216/sqft
        Source: Barnbrook Realty #231204 Report a problem
        6/19/2015Sold$247,000-4.6%$141/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #204100 Report a problem
        5/14/2015Pending sale$259,000$148/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #204100 Report a problem
        4/29/2015Price change$259,000-3.7%$148/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #204100 Report a problem
        12/3/2014Price change$269,000-3.9%$153/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #204100 Report a problem
        11/20/2013Price change$279,900-3.1%$160/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #204100 Report a problem
        9/29/2013Listed for sale$289,000+86.5%$165/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #204100 Report a problem
        5/12/2010Sold$155,000-25.8%$88/sqft
        Source: BCMLS #188167 Report a problem
        1/28/2010Listing removed$209,000$119/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #188167 Report a problem
        1/13/2010Listed for sale$209,000+13%$119/sqft
        Source: BARNBROOK REALTY, INC. #188167 Report a problem
        6/25/2009Sold$185,000-50.7%$106/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/7/2006Sold$375,000$214/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,216 +38.8%$843,600 +34.7%
        2024$7,361 +91%$626,500 +87.3%
        2023$3,853 -21.6%$334,500 -15.3%
        2022$4,913 +37%$394,900 +52.9%
        2021$3,585 -0.4%$258,300 +0.4%
        2020$3,601 +2%$257,200 +13%
        2019$3,529 +5.2%$227,700
        2018$3,356 +0.4%$227,700
        2017$3,343 -4.4%$227,700 -6.6%
        2016$3,496 +45.1%$243,800 +46.6%
        2015$2,410 +5.5%$166,300
        2014$2,285 +3.8%$166,300 +0.7%
        2013$2,202 +1.2%$165,100 -2.5%
        2012$2,175 +2.7%$169,400
        2011$2,118 -26.2%$169,400 -27.8%
        2010$2,868 +1.6%$234,700 +0.8%
        2009$2,822 +8%$232,800 +4.6%
        2008$2,612 -49.9%$222,500 -51%
        2007$5,212 +46.5%$454,400 +45.6%
        2006$3,558 -3.1%$312,100 +8.3%
        2005$3,673 +5.5%$288,300
        2004$3,483 +1.6%$288,300 +13.2%
        2003$3,428 $254,700

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 01257

        Getting around

        10 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        3 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Undermountain
        • Middle: Mount Everett
        • High: Mount Everett

        Source: BCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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