If you’ve been dreaming about a little more space, a little more privacy, and maybe a barn of your own, this Deerfield farmhouse might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Set on 6 acres, the property offers the kind of country setting that’s getting harder to find—room for animals, gardens, hobbies, or simply space to enjoy.Inside, this 1800s post & beam farmhouse has over 1,900 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, a dedicated office, exposed beams, wood accents, and plenty of the character you hope to find in an older New England home. There’s also a spacious attic for storage with potential for future expansion.And then there’s the barn. Four stalls are already in place, with additional barn space that could accommodate more. Two fenced pastures and a riding area make it especially appealing for horses, while additional acreage offers possibilities for expanding pasture or creating the homestead you’ve always pictured.Surrounded by trees and tucked into a private setting, this isn’t a cookie-cutter property—and that’s exactly the point. It’s a place with history, acreage, and plenty of opportunity for its next owner to make it their own!
Master bedroom on the first floor with ceiling fan and closet
Second bedroom on the second floor with ceiling fan and closet
Third bedroom on the second floor with ceiling fan and closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (first floor) with tiled tub/shower and linen closet
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Exterior access from the kitchen
Washer hookup noted in kitchen area
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Electric dryer hookup on first floor
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Oil heating
Pellet stove
Heating present
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Barn/stable and additional barn structure
Storage
Screens
Horses permitted
Wooded and farm-like lot with gentle slopes and level areas
Paved public road frontage (publicly maintained)
Home design
Single family residence
Approximate year built and renovated since
Sage exterior color
Post & beam and frame construction
Shingle roof
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,964
Parking
Detached garage with 1 covered garage space
Workshop and storage space in garage
Garage faces side
Barn and oversized parking options
Off-street parking with 6 open spaces (7 total parking spaces)
Stone/gravel surfaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter, block, and stone foundation
Frame and post & beam construction
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Utilities include electric dryer hookup and washer hookup
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, walk/jog trails, stables, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools
Not a senior community
Financial info
Property is active
Other
Seller will remove rubber mats in barn prior to closing
Horse-friendly property
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Set on 6 private yet accessible acres with a four-stall barn with a tack room, hay storage barn, and a fenced paddock that's been the home of a few horses, a donkey, and many chickens over the last 20 years. Also, an oversized two-car garage 35'x35' with a 10' door, electric, attached 13'x21' workshop, and a 10'x13' storage space. A one-car garage, storage shed, and chicken coop. The Farmhouse has seen many renovations and upgrades adding to the comfortable layout that includes a spacious dining room with a large picture window and a pellet stove strategically placed for added warmth from the fall to spring. The kitchen with laundry. A cozy living room accented by an ornamental brick fireplace. Office, roomy bathroom, and a first-floor bedroom. The second floor has two bedrooms and access to an insulated space over the dining room and kitchen, ready to be finished or kept as storage. With 1300' of road frontage and a circular driveway surrounded by woods.
MLS PIN #30336538
Sep 10, 1999
Sold
$85,000
$43/sq ft
Jul 9, 1999
Listed
$99,900
$51/sq ft
THIS 1800 COLONIAL IN DEERFIELD IS READY FOR RENOVATION! SET ON OVER 3 ACRES, THE LOCATION IS PRIVATE YET CONVENIENT TO I-91. WITH 4 LARGE BEDROOMS, NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM, CITY WATER, OIL HEAT & EXPANDABLE 230 SQ FT ATTIC, IT'S READY TO
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,088 (+27.2%)
$114,200 + $225,700
$339,900
2021
$4,001 (+4.9%)
$114,200 + $148,600
$262,800
2020
$3,813 (−0.8%)
$114,200 + $128,800
$243,000
2019
$3,844 (+1.7%)
$114,200 + $127,400
$241,600
2018
$3,779 (+3.4%)
$108,200 + $128,700
$236,900
2017
$3,653 (+1.7%)
$108,200 + $129,000
$237,200
2016
$3,593 (+0.2%)
$106,200 + $129,400
$235,600
2015
$3,586 (+8.8%)
$110,200 + $129,800
$240,000
2014
$3,295 (+1.9%)
$110,200 + $130,100
$240,300
2013
$3,235 (+4.0%)
$110,200 + $130,500
$240,700
2012
$3,111 (−1.1%)
$116,200 + $126,500
$242,700
2011
$3,147
$124,200 + $131,200
$255,400
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,193
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,193
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
3088067
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Deerfield, MA • 01342
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 271 Lower Rd
$440,670
$9,330 under list price of $450K
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