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West Stockbridge,MA 01266
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,002 sqft
Price per Sqft $649
MLS Listing ID 246078
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1802
Annual Tax Amount $6,135
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 51.460 Acres
Property Description
This 52-acre homestead blends early American heritage with modern sustainability and self-sufficiency. Originally built in 1802, this stunning property offers privacy, fertile farmland, and breathtaking mountain views¬' including Monument Mountain/Flag Rock.
Mature fruit orchard with over 15 trees: apples, peaches, pears, cherries, plums.
30-tree sugar bush with a sugarhouse for maple syrup production.
Grid-tie solar photovoltaic and hot water, hydronic wood boiler, and more!
This is more than a home- it's a self-sustaining sanctuary, creative refuge, and living piece of American history. Perfect for the organic farmer, artist, homesteader, or nature-lovers. Whether you continue its agricultural legacy or reimagine it as a private retreat, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. *GPS Address: 276 Great Barrington Rd. Housatonic, MA 01236
Overview:
Built in 1802 | Expanded & updated
52 private acres with mountain views
1 mile from Housatonic, 7 min to Great Barrington
Historic charm meets modern sustainability
Main House:
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Exposed chestnut beams, antique glass, 4 fireplaces
Fully insulated with updated 200-amp electrical
3rd floor loft perfect for guests or office
Newer oil burner, solar systems, and electric hot water backup
Energy & Water:
Grid-tied solar photovoltaic (net-metered)
Solar hot water + hydronic wood boiler
On-demand electric heater for cloudy days
Minimal oil use 1 tank/year
Municipal water (Housatonic Water Co.)
Year-round stream for swimming and natural beauty
Outbuildings:
Electrified barn (formerly cannabis-permitted grow space)
Heated studio/office with deep storage
Workshops, livestock structures, and a sugar shack
Full security system (alarms + cameras in barn)
Agriculture & Land:
2,000 sq ft organic vegetable garden
Fruit orchard: apples, peaches, cherries, pears, plums
30-tree sugar maple grove with working sugar house
Livestock-ready (cattle, pigs, goats) infrastructure in place
No pesticides or herbicides used
South-facing, well-draining, fertile soil
Conservation easement on part of land
Mountaintop clearing ideal for second home with views
Highlights:
Off-grid capable sustainable systems in place
Historic character + modern updates
Adjoins acres of protected land
Zoned agricultural/residential
Ideal for homesteaders, artists, organic farmers
Approximately 5-7 min drive to Mass Pike
*Video/Audio Cameras are located on the premises*
Location
State MA
Area South Registry
Interior
Heating Solar,Oil,Hot Water
Cooling Electric
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Barn/Stable
Parking Features false
Garage Spaces 3.0
Garage Description Garaged & Off-Street
View Water,Seasonal,Scenic,Hill/Mountain
Roof Type Asphalt Shingles
Building
Lot Description Pasture
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Private
Schools
Elementary Schools Muddy Brook Reg.
Middle Schools Monument Valley Reg.
High Schools Monument Mountain