Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 159 Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,383 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (Mar 1977) |
| APN | SHEF M:025.0 B:0001 L:0023.0 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:025.0 B:0001 L:0023.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,383 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 159 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257-9564 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.0 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sheffield Center Historic District listed 1989 · 120 contributing resources · NRIS 89002060 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MAIN ST, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-9564 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 427 / 61 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $811,200 (-) Land $72,000 Building $739,200 |
| 2024 | $811,200 (-) Land $72,000 Building $739,200 |
| 2023 | $811,200 Land $72,000 Building $739,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION WATER COMPANY private · serves 987 people · EPA ID MA1267000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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