Land for Sale in Middlefield, Massachusetts

This 5-acre wooded property in Hampshire County, Massachusetts offers buildable residential land directly across from Middlefield State Forest with R1 zoning, electric lines at the road, and nearly 1,700 feet of elevation in the Berkshire Hilltowns.

Flexible private financing options available!

The property sits on W Hill Road in the West Hill Farms subdivision with level to slightly sloping terrain, fully wooded with native tree cover throughout. At approximately 1,660 feet elevation, the land carries the cool, high-ground character that defines the Hilltowns region. Middlefield State Forest runs right along the road out front connecting into Peru State Forest beyond it, putting thousands of acres of trails, streams, and hardwood forest for hiking, hunting, and exploring practically at your doorstep.

R1 residential zoning permits single-family homes with no minimum build size required. Maximum lot coverage is 30%, maximum building height is 35 feet, and setbacks require 40 feet front, rear, and sides. Buyers have one year to build once permitted. Tiny homes are permitted with foundation, water, and sewer. Camping and RV use are allowed for up to two weeks without a permit, or up to 24 consecutive days annually with a camping permit. Short-term rentals are permitted on a temporary basis requiring a town permit with stays capped at 31 days. Mobile and manufactured homes are not permitted except temporarily during construction. No HOA. No back taxes or liens. Electric lines run at the road, connection needed. Well and septic installation needed. Propane is the typical gas source. No curbside trash pickup is available, though drop-off is available through the town transfer station. Annual property taxes run approximately $548.60 ($137.15 quarterly). The property sits outside FEMA flood zones.

Located approximately 5 minutes from Middlefield center, 8 minutes from Becket, 18 minutes from Hinsdale, 28 minutes from Pittsfield for full city services and the Berkshire arts scene, about 1 hour from Springfield, and roughly 2 hours 25 minutes from Boston. The Hilltowns region of Western Massachusetts is known for maple sugarhouses, hiking trails, and small-town character. The Berkshires offer the Berkshire Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield State Forest, Lake Onota, Pontoosuc Lake, skiing, farmers markets, and local wineries. October Mountain State Forest and Campground, Ashmere Lake State Park, and Otis Reservoir are all within 30 minutes for additional outdoor recreation.

Contact us today to learn about private financing options at 20-25% down and discover how this wooded Hilltowns property offers state forest access from your front door, Berkshire proximity, and five acres of cool, elevated New England woodland!