Public Remarks: New Reduced Price! 2224 sq ft Restored Antique Home + 400 sq ft Timber Frame Studio! The Orson Branch House, a beautifully updated Greek Revival located in the South Egremont Historic District. Built in 1848 by Branch, a carriage maker, for his wife and daughter, the home has been tastefully renovated, while honoring its historic roots. Original plank floors and hand hewn beams still run through this open and sunny home. The kitchen, with Wolf range, opens onto a large deck that overlooks 1.5 acres of lawn, butterfly gardens, berries, and fruit trees. Front and rear stairs lead up to four bedrooms, a full bath, and office. Branch's timber frame workshop is now a stunning 400 sq ft rec room (or home office.) The house sits among a row of fine homes tucked off of Main St, a short walk to such destinations as the Old Mill (fine dining), The Bar (live music), Sara's Cafe (coffee house), the South Egremont School (historic one room schoolhouse), Egremont's historic library, the Spirit Shoppe (curated wine store), the Appalachian Trail, and many other unique shops and attractions. Among the lowest taxes in the Berkshires; fiber-optic Internet; and only 7 min to Great Barrington and Guido's and Big Y supermarkets.
Single-familyProperty Type
1848Year Built
1.56 acresLot Size
$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jared Kelly• BROCKMAN REAL ESTATE, LLC
Listed by L. Chapin Fish• BROCKMAN REAL ESTATE, LLC
In the mid 19th century, Orson Branch, a carriage maker, built this post-and-beam house for his new bride, Mary Ann. From here, he made the carriages and wagons for his neighbors. If you look at the hand-hewn beams in the bedrooms you can still see his ax marks. His original plank floors still run through the rooms. This home is part of the charming South Egremont Village Historic District and is a short walk to the Egremont Barn (live music), Old Mill Restaurant, Mom's Cafe, the library, post office, and one of the oldest continuously operating one-room schoolhouses (K-1, public). It sits on a large tree-lined lot facing a tree farm so there is a sense of being connected to the village and yet having privacy, and it's wired for high-speed internet. Just 8 mins to Great Barrington.
BCMLS #181739
Aug 8, 2008
Sold
$450,000
$202/sq ft
Apr 9, 2008
Listed
$450,000
$202/sq ft
+11
Public Remarks
Sweet c1850 farmhouse with contemporary touches, on the outskirts of the historic village of South Egremont. A cozy central living room is warmed by a fireplace woodstove, the formal dining room has old fireplace remains and the renovated eat-in kitchen leads to a deck. The den off the kitchen has back stairs to the master suite. There are two more bedrooms and an office upstairs.
BCMLS #180269
Feb 27, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$485,000
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 2001
Sold
$335,000
$151/sq ft
BCMLS #144971
Apr 1, 1999
Sold
$257,000
$116/sq ft
Dec 8, 1998
Listed
$265,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 17, 1987
Sold
$122,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,245 (+28.4%)
$145,500 + $603,800
$749,300
2022
$4,085 (−0.6%)
$127,400 + $387,700
$515,100
2021
$4,110 (+7.1%)
$106,200 + $333,400
$439,600
2020
$3,836 (+29.0%)
$106,200 + $298,000
$404,200
2019
$2,973 (+3.1%)
$97,100 + $213,600
$310,700
2018
$2,883 (+6.1%)
$94,600 + $205,100
$299,700
2016
$2,717 (+11.3%)
$90,600 + $205,100
$295,700
2014
$2,442
$90,600 + $205,100
$295,700
Tax history for 26 Sheffield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,245 (+28.4%)
$145,500 + $603,800
$749,300
2022
$4,085 (−0.6%)
$127,400 + $387,700
$515,100
2021
$4,110 (+7.1%)
$106,200 + $333,400
$439,600
2020
$3,836 (+29.0%)
$106,200 + $298,000
$404,200
2019
$2,973 (+3.1%)
$97,100 + $213,600
$310,700
2018
$2,883 (+6.1%)
$94,600 + $205,100
$299,700
2016
$2,717 (+11.3%)
$90,600 + $205,100
$295,700
2014
$2,442
$90,600 + $205,100
$295,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From GB: south on 23 to South Egremont, left on Buttonball, left on Sheffield Rd, house on right. From 7: Egremont turns into Sheffield Rd, house on left.
Utility Information
200 Amp
Private Sewer
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: —
County: Berkshire County
APN: 2680480
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 23, 2024
Other
Listing Information
Previous List Price: 945000.0
Standard Status: Closed
Photos Count: 41
Internet Automated Valuation Display YN: Yes
Around this home
Schools
New Marlborough Central School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Mount Everett Regional School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
6/10
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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 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$802,000 – $971,000
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