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    1955 N Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257

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    $895,000

    COMMERCIAL - Sheffield, MA

    Property size:
    5,540 SF
    Lot size:
    7.29 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $161/SF
    Added:
    Jun 26, 2025
    Days on Market:
    344
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 4 at 8:06 am

    Property Features for 1955 N Main St

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Rooms
    Basement
    Parking features
    Garage
    Interior features
    Overhead Doors
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,540 SF
    Lot size
    7.29 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Annual Amount
    6679

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available
    Sewer type
    Private Sewer
    Water source
    Well

    Building Details

    Year built
    1950

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    Listing Contact
    Dan Alden

    Listing agent Dan Alden License #9516105

    Listing office ALDEN COUNTRY REAL ESTATE SERVICES PO Box 132, Mill River, MA

    Listing date Jun 26, 2025

    MLS# 246873

    Copyright © 2026 Berkshire County Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • High‑visibility location on busy Route 7 with over 1,000 feet of frontage.
    • 5,540 sq ft garage with five oversized service bays and heavy‑duty power, suitable for automotive, fleet, or light industrial use.
    • Expansive 7.29‑acre property with a large paved lot accommodating over 100 vehicles.
    • Formerly a GMC dealership and auto repair shop.
    • Includes an additional storage building for expanded functionality.
    • Close proximity to tri‑state area schools & businesses and downtown Great Barrington's amenities.

    Overview

    This 7.29-acre commercial property is located on Route 7 at the Sheffield-Great Barrington line. The site, formerly a GMC dealership and auto repair shop, features over 1,000 feet of frontage and visibility. The existing improvements include a 5,540 square foot garage with five oversized service bays and heavy-duty power, suitable for automotive, fleet, or light industrial uses. An additional storage building is also located on the property. The paved lot can accommodate over 100 vehicles, making it potentially suitable for dealerships, rentals, or display purposes. The location benefits from steady traffic and proximity to schools and businesses in the tri-state area. Downtown Great Barrington's shops, restaurants, and cultural venues are easily accessible from the property.

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $99.7k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$4.2k −$0.76
    EGI $95.5k $17.24
    − OpEx −$28.7k −$5.17
    NOI $66.9k $12.07
    5,540 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $955.3K
    $835.9K – $1.11M (±1% cap)
    NOI $66,872 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.47%
    Second Best
    Industrial
    $433.7K
    $379.5K – $506.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $30,360 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.39%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.62M
    $1.42M – $1.89M (±1% cap)
    NOI $113,548 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.69%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Berkshire GMC Inc Car Dealership

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Storage Facility Department Store Auto Repair Shop Discount Store Furniture & Home Goods

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Precision Autocraft — 1939 N Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
    • Autobahn Service — 1851 N Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
    • Larkin LTD Enterprises LLC — 974 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
    • M & H Garage — Great Barrington, MA 01230

    Location Insight

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    City
    Sheffield
    County
    Berkshire
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -73.365922
    Latitude
    42.159363

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Auto shop - 7.29-acre commercial property with frontage on Route 7.
    Where is this auto shop located?
    The property is located at 1955 N Main St Sheffield, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $895,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑visibility location on busy Route 7 with over 1,000 feet of frontage.; **5,540 sq ft garage with five oversized service bays and heavy‑duty power, suitable for automotive, fleet, or light industrial use.**; Expansive 7.29‑acre property with a large paved lot accommodating over 100 vehicles.
    (413) 335-9300
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    Dan Alden
    Real Estate License ID: 9516105
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    Actual market value may differ due to factors not captured in the data. Estimates are offered for informational purposes only, and users should conduct independent research before making financial or investment decisions.
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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