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1DanFoxDrive,Pittsfield,MA01201Phone:413-442-1330
HomeTown Richmond995DublinRd. $335,000.00
Awellmaintainedhomeon10.5acresin aprivatesetting.2-3bedrooms,1full bath,sunroom,barn/garage.¾basement withconcretefloors. Zoned,Residential/Agricultural.
PittsfieldDawesAve.$205,000. Commercialpropertyforsale.BetterknownasDawesAve.Variety.The storehasbeenclosedandnowhasthepotentialforafifthapartment,or retailspace.Therearepresently4apartments.Eachapartmenthas2bedrooms.Allapartmentsareoccupied.Someonewithvisioncanturnthis wonderfulbuildingintoagreatincomesource.
Cummington12BrownAve.$260,000. Builtinthe1830'shome,withallofthecharmyoucanimagine.Large cook’skitchen,doubleoven,butcherblockcountertops,2sinks,radiant heatinfloor.4-5bedrooms,2fullbaths,newerroof,heatingsystem,water heater,electrical.FirstfloorMasterwithwalk-incloset.Large Barn/Garagewithawonderfulfinishedspaceandworkshop.2ponds. Stockedriver,(Westfield)/swimmingholeoutsideyourfrontdoor.Fully fencedyardonadeadendroad,.6acres.MassSaveinsulated.Architecturaldetails,woodflooring.20minutesfromPittsfield.
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Fullliquorlicense,allequipment.NewBlodgettpizza oven,newa/cunit.Includesall tables&chairs,pictures,pots, pans,dishes,forks,youname it.Ownersretiring!CallPaul. Asking$99,900
Pontoosuclakehouse.Lovelytwo bedroomhomewithsharedlake accessandadock.Completely updatedwithgranitecounters, stainlesssteelappliances,new floors,andmore.Largestorage shedfortoys.Buyasaninvestmentorlivethereyearround. Ownercurrentlyrentsoutfrom MayOctoberonweekendsandis totallybooked.
JohnL.McLean ABR,CRS,BrokerAssociate Residential-Condominiums-Land-Rentals SameGreatService.NewLocation!
call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2SouthStreet,Suite160,Pittsfield,MA01201
Over35yearsofhelping BuyersandSellersin theBerkshlres. LetMeHelpYou!
PontoosucGolfCourse 38KirkwoodDr.,PittsfieldMA 809EastSt.,Lenox,MA
ThisincrediblepieceofpropertyintheheartoftheBerkshiresis134acresof commercialland.Currentlyoperatingasan18-holegolfcoursewithpristineviews andamajesticsetting.Clubhousewithfullbar,commercialkitchen&lockerrooms. Multipleoutbuildingswithshop.Allmachinery&equipmenttooperatethegolfcourseincluded. $1,400,000
10AmyCt.,Pittsfield,MA Thishomeoffersexceptionalinteriordécorandqualitythroughout.Open floorplanidealforentertainingwithgorgeousfinishingtouches.Kitchenhas granitecountertopswithstainless appliances.The4bedrooms,4baths makehostingvisitorsapleasure. Screened-inporch,fullyfinished lowerlevelwithbar&walkoutto patiojusttakethispropertytoa differentlevel.1stfloormastersuite &laundryallowforeasyone-level living.Closetodowntown,shopping, OnotaLake&PittsfieldStateForest. EasycommutetoTanglewood&localculturalattractions. $398,500
Berkshires!Lenox,MA Contemporary Intheheartofthe Berkshiresthishome hasbeenimpeccably maintained,offersa flexiblefloorplanwith openspaces,andsitson alargeprivatelot.Just minutestotowncenter, Tanglewood,BarringtonStage,Jacob’sPillow,BerkshireTheatre,andalltheworld classvenuesthatmaketheBerkshiressospecial.Cherryfloors,granitecounters, vaultedceilings,stainlessappliances,mediaroom,office,andplentyofbedrooms forfamilyandguests.CentralA/C,cable,highspeedinternet(notavailable everywhereintheBerkshires),paveddriveway,andpublicutilities.ReveredLenox PublicSchoolsmakethisamust-seehomeforfamilieswithaneyetowardquality education.Oneofthefinestofferingsonthemarkettoday!! $1,225,000
5LindsayDr.,Dalton,MA01226
BeautifulCenterHallColonialsitsatopawell-caredforexecutive neighborhoodreadyforyoutomovein.Thishomeboasts4 bedroomsand3baths.Preparedinneronthelargecenterisland inyourcherrykitchen,thenescapethroughthesliderstoyour newexpandeddeckandprivateyard.Later,relaxintheliving roombythemarblefireplace,orjointhefamilyinthefinished basementthatdoubleasafamily/gameroom. $355,000
37BracelanCt.,Lenox,MA01240
Move-inconditionhomewithmanyrecentupdates.Newer Pellawindows,roof,gutters,newerfurnace,newMonterey Masonrystonefireplace,updatedkitchenwithgraniteand newerappliances,beautifullyremodeledmasterbathroom. Fivebedroomsinthisspacioushomeonaquietcul-de-sac streetjustminutestodowntownLenoxandallBerkshire culturalvenues. $520,000
110ElmoreDr.,Dalton,MA01226
Uniquemulti-levelhomewithabeautiful privateandserenebackyard.Located onthecul-de-sac.Enterthehometothe formallivingroom,thentakeacoupleof stepsuptothemainfloorwhereyoufind anopenformaldiningroomandfamily room,abeautifulkitchenwithsliderstoa hugedeck.Enjoythefrontporchorhide outbackinthegazebo.Thishomeoffers centralair,4bedroomsand3baths,anda lowerlevelfinishedgreatroom. $469,000
0SwampRd.,Richmond,MA01254
Beautifulwoodedlotwithstreamandeasy access.Surveyed&perctestedreadytobuild. ClosetoRichmondPond.Thisparcelis13.2 acres,butyoucanalsobuyadjoining5.45acre lotfor$140,000totalforboth. $85,000
0.1SwampRd.,Richmond,MA01254
Beautifulwoodedlotwithstreamandeasy access.Surveyed&perctestedreadyto build.ClosetoRichmondPond.6.2milesfrom TanglewoodandclosetoBerkshireCounty attractions.Thisparcelis5.45acres,but youcanalsobuyadjoining13.2acrelotfor $140,000totalforboth.
$65,000
Foryour dreamhome 106LafayetteSt,Pittsfield
ROOMYHOMEONALARGESUNNYLOT
$255,000|3Beds|2Baths|227619
NickGeranios 413.822.6598
475HancockRd,Pittsfield
MIDCENTURYGEM
$475,000|3Beds|2/1Baths|227430
ThomGarvey 508.371.8219
274EastSlopeRd,Richmond GREATVALUEINRICHMOND
$275,000|3Beds|2Baths|2 27593
JaredKelly 413.854.1504
233MountainDr,Pittsfield
WELL-MAINTAINEDCOLONIAL
$400,000|4Beds|2/1Baths|227547
GCainandJLoholdt 917.861.3855
15RhodeIslandAve,Pittsfield
ATTRACTIVEDUTCHCOLONIAL
$159,900|3Beds|1Bath|227406
NickGeranios 413.822.6598
436GaleAve,Pittsfield
CUSTOMQUALITYONELEVELLIVING
$519,900|3Beds|3/1Bath|226775
ToniaScalise 413.822.0574
12ApplewoodLn,Pittsfield
RENOVATED,SPACIOUSENDUNIT
$269,000|3Beds|2Baths|227520
MaggieBarry 413.822.4580
97ElmoreDr,Dalton
ARCHITECTDESIGNEDANDBUILTHOME
$479,900|4Beds|2/1Baths|225664
ToniaScalise 413.822.0574
351WestRd,Pittsfield
WELCOMETOSINGINGTREEFARM
$849,900|4Beds|3/1Bath|226647
NickGernaios 413.822.6598
PITTSFIELD
•Fabulousturnofthecenturyhomebeautifullyupdated
•5bedrooms,4.5baths• Largeroomswithveryhighceilings
•Hardwoodfloors,spaciousbutler'spantryandahugescreenedporch
HANCOCK •Ski-inandoutfromthisbrightend-unitcondominium•4bed/3baths
•Oneoftheuppermostandhighlysoughtlocations(BlackDiamond)
•Enjoy sunsetsfromthewrap-arounddeckandviewsfromeverywindow
PITTSFIELD
•Meticuloushomeon1.5acres
•Mountainviews•4bedoroms,3full,2halfbaths
•Greatspaceforenteraining•2-cargarage
$497,000
$535,000 LENOX
•ClassicNEFarmhouse
•3bedroom,3.5baths
RICHMOND •Peacefulandprivateneighborhood-ColonialAcres
•4bedrooms,3.5baths•Expertlydesignedkitchen
•Somanywonderfulupdatesandupgrades
$579,000
WESTSTOCKBRIDGE
•Liveinthevillage!
•Charming4bedroom/2bathhome
•Sunnykitchenwithbreakfastnook
$449,000
$725,000 LEE
•Beautifullyrenovated
$389,000
WASHINGTON
•Beautifullybuiltandmaintainedcountryhome
•2peacefulacres•3bedrooms/2baths
•Expansivefinishedwalk-outbasement
$329,000
•Capewith3bedrooms/2baths
•WalktoMiddle/HighSchool
•Backdeck•Naturalgas
$339,000
•Delightfulhomeon1.3acres
•Gorgeousinteriorspaces
•2separategueststudiospaces
$499,000
MonarchRealty YourNewFamilyDelightAwaits! Yourentirefamilywill lovethesplendorandcomfortofthisgorgeous9-room, 4-bedroom,2.5-bathColonialsettingmajesticallyona.49 acreofmeticulouslylandscapedgrounds.Bigandbright 19x13kitchenw/granitecounters&woodfloor–it’sa foodie’sdream!You’lllovethetranquilmasterbedroom suitewithjettub,separateshower&walkinclosets.Further fineamenitiesincludeawonderfulfireplacewarmedliving room;familyroomwithbamboofloors,5Starenergy efficientwindows&appliances;gasheat&hotwater;and anattached2cargarage.Thisoneownerhomeisclose toTanglewood,BerkshireCommunityCollege,Berkshire MedicalCenterandallareaattractions!$369,900 Tostart adynastyofyourown,callColleenZajac,413.446.0301, todayforyourprivatetourofthisamazinghome.
Foryouridealsurroundings 198BlythewoodDr,Pittsfield
#1SellingAgentinCentralCounty2018
‘BeautifulHomefortheBerkshireLifestyle’ Primelocation,minutesfromTanglewood,StockbridgeMa.& MassachusettsTurnpike.Moverightintoenjoyleisurelivingat itsbestwiththisprivatebackyardoasis!Greatforentertaining onthelargedeckorjustrelaxingbythebeautifulin-groundpool &patio!ThisbeautifulBerkshirehomeiscentrallylocatedin averydesirableneighborhood.Spaciousexpandedcape,well builtw/manyupgradesthroughout!Stampcretewalkwaythat leadstoattachedbreezeway/mudroom.Largehalfbath/laundry w/beautifulmaplecabinetry/granitecounterandceramictile floor.Open/spaciouseat-inkitchenw/cherrycabinets,granite countertops,mosaictilebacksplash,slidersleadtoprivatedeck overlookingbeautifulfenced-inbackyard.Stepdowntothe cozysunk-inlivingroom/den,formaldiningroom&living.
LISTPRICE:$279,900
NewtotheMarket!Locatedattheentranceofthebeautiful BerkshiresThisc1880’s4bedroomNewEnglandFarmhouse, offersaLargeKitchen,andamazingHardwoodfloors throughout.Enjoysummerleisureonlargefrontporch.closeto allmajorBerkshireculturalattractions,finerestaurants,pubs, shopping.includesa2cargaragecarriagebarn,propertyzoned residential/commercial,wouldmakeagreatvacationrental, offices,etc.Don’tmissthisfabulousopportunity.
338SouthSt.,Pittsfield,MA www.berkshirecountyrealty.com JamesMcRory 441-2898
Office:(413)499-0991 BerkshireCounty REALTYCOMPANY
75-77SecondStreet,Pittsfield,MA
Sixonebedroomapts. Wellmaintained,good condition.Newroof, boiler,windows,etc. Greatnumbers.
$269,000ListPrice CallJim 535TylerStreet,Pittsfield,MA
Formerdoggrooming shop.1stfloor-office/ retail.2ndfloorapt.
$95,000ListPrice CallJim 607FennStreet,Pittsfield,MA
6400sq.ft.building.2 tenants+storagespace. Extrabuildinglot.
$299,000ListPrice CallJim 87WahconahStreet,Pittsfield,MA
FormerPepe's.Fullliquor license.Greatlounge/ restaurantlocation. Sprinklered, ADAcompliant.
$295,000ListPrice CallJim 7WinterStreet,Pittsfield,MA FormerMazzeo's/Jae's. Totalrenovation2016. Turnkeyrestaurant. Fullliquorlicense. Visitourwebsitefor interiorphoto's. MotivatedSellerMakeanoffer!
Former"Angelina's". Almost1,000s.f. Kitcheninplace. Driveupwindow. Turnkey.
JohnL.McLean
ABR,CRS,BrokerAssociate Residential-Condominiums-Land-Rentals SameGreatService.NewLocation! call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2SouthStreet,Suite160,Pittsfield,MA01201
Over35yearsofhelping BuyersandSellersin theBerkshlres. LetMeHelpYou!
PamRoberts,Broker/Owner, CBR® CRB,CRS,GRI 441-9681
TiffanyRoberts,Broker/Owner, ABR,CBR,e-PRO 822-5369
MarieBourassa212-6174
PrivateLenoxRetreat! Lookingforaflexible floorplan–whata greatopportunity!
Mainhouseoffersupdatedbaths,newly redonekitchen,woodfloors,built-ins,two bedroomsandthreefullbaths;connected viaheatedsunroomandofficeenterthefully equipped‘‘guest’’sidewithliving,kitchen, twoadditionalbedrooms,twoadditionalfull baths.Fullandseparatebasements.Over fiveacreswithtotalprivacyforyourcountry retreat!ClosetoCranwell,CanyonRanch, Tanglewood! $849,900/R2737
LENOX BeautifulGambrelwithmorethananacre ofenjoyableyard!Eat-inkitchenwithcustom whitebirchcabinetry,granitecountertops, stainlessappls.Spaciousliving,formaldiningrm,firstflrofficenook/mudrm.Fourlg bedroomsw/updatednewbathsincludinglg masterbdrmswithcedarwalk-incloset,spa bath.Hardwoodflooring.Heatedattached 2cargarageisheated.Minutestodowntown.Restoredstonewalladdstothecharm! $459,000/R2814
StacyChojnowski281-2569
BarbaraK.Greenfeld, Broker/Associate, ABR,C-CREC,GREEN,SRES,RSPS,CRS 441-5986
JaneKavanau281-6903
AnneMeczywor,Broker/Associate, CRS,MRP,CBR,SRS,RSPS 446-2179
TYRINGHAM Twentyacresofmountaintopbeauty!Sunnyopen land/lawn,thepropertyspansCooperCreek. Ampleroadfrontageforprotectionand/orpotentialbuildinglots.JustbeyondGoosePondand theAppalachianTrailthisimmaculate4bedroomhomewasbuiltin1983.Fireplacedliving rm,familyrm,Frenchdrstodeckwithviewof manicuredlawn/perennialgardens.Attached twocargarage.CountrylivingandonlytenminutestothecenterofLee! $599,000/R2867
LEE Overthreeacresofprivacyfeaturingsweeping mountainandmeadowviews.Immaculatecolonialwithone-levelliving!Formalliving,dining orden,spaciouskitchenwisland,diningarea/ familyrmwithfplc.Firstflr-mastersuitewith spaciousbath/jettub,hardwoodflrs,laundry, centrala/c.Secondflr–3add’lbdrms,office/ craftroom.Screenedporch/privatedeck.Two cargarage.Countrylivingbutminutestotown. $499,000/R2868
BonnieParsons,AssociateBroker, GREEN® 617-719-4387
MarkParsons822-4169
MaryTyerKelly243-0492
BrianWright822-3830
MollyThomas441-3899
RICHMOND MagicalRichmondspot.Onelevelliving, spaciousmastersuitewithsteamshower, jettub,acreage,privacy,barn/workshop, gardener’sdelight!Contemporaryranch featureslivingrmwithfplc,hardwood throughout,updatedkitchen,heatedyearroundsunrm,centrala/c,privatereardeck, invitingGoshenstonepatio.Ventureupthe windingdrivewaytoyoursliceofparadise! $759,000/R2829
LENOX Graciousprimaryorvacationhomeon4+ acres.Firstfloorfeaturesbeautifullyfinished walnutfloorswithradiantheat,9’ceilings, openfloorplan.Kitchenanddiningoverlook privatebackyard.Secondfloor–mastersuite, twolargebedroomswithgleamingcherry floorswithradiantheat.Walk-upatticcould befinished.Lowerwalkout-mediaroom/office area.Squarefootageincludeslowerleveland office. $649,900 /R2802
PITTSFIELD Wonderful5-bedroomhomenearBCCfacingEast/Westwithprivacy,mountainviews, largeinground50X25poolwithrecentliner,winter&thermalcovers&heatpump. Largekitchen,sunnyfamilyroom,deck,bedroom&bathon1stfloor,4bedroomsand2 bathsonfloor2.Features:NewBuderusfurnace,alarmsystem,hugebasementwithping pong,workandstoragerooms&acarpetedroom.1.5acrelot. NewPrice$369,900/ R2863
PITTSFIELD Southeast4bedroom2.5bathcolonialin immaculatecondition.Builtin1999,butmany customupdatesincludingcook’skitchenwith Thermidorrange,granitecounters,stainless appliances.Hardwoodflrs,opencircularflowwith dining,living/familyrooms.Naturalgasheat. Invitingfrontporch,privatereardeck,partially fencedyard,twocargarage. $339,000/R2780
DALTON BeautifullymaintainedDaltoncolonial.Fourbedrooms,3.5baths.Hardwoodonthe firstfloor;spaciouseat-inkitchenwworkisland,pantry,gascooking,twoovens;kitchen openstofplcdfamilyrmwithbuilt-ins.Formaldining/livingroom.Secondflrwith4 bdrms,updatedmasterbath.Finishedlowerlevelmedia/gamerm;walk-outandfullbath. Naturalgasheat,fivezones,centrala/c,replacementwindows.Twocargarage,lgrear deck,abundantlandscapingandshed. $382,500/R2875
LENOX One-levelexpandedranchinLenox!Livingroom haswood-burningcornerfplc;formaldining,eat-in kitchen.Mastersuiteadditionin1971makesthisa4 bdrm/2bahome.Welcomingcirculardrive,attached garagesfor3carsandanewlyinstalledsepticsystem. Lowerlevelandgaragesareheated!Spacious½acre pluscornerlot,butwalkorshortdrivetoLaurelLake. ClosetoEdithWharton’shome,ShakespeareandTanglewood! $329,000/R2873
LEE SpaciousRanch!Onelevellivingwithawonderful finishedgardenlevelwalkout.Fourbedrooms/3 baths,spaciousentry,twofplcs,seasonalsunroom. Twocarattachedgarageandpaveddrive.Centrally locatedtoLee,LenoxandStockbridgeand convenienttoallareaattractions.Pricewellbelow assessedvalue. $375,000/R2805
WATERRELATEDPROPERTIES RICHMOND WaterfrontonthecanalofRichmondPond!PartiallyrenovatedopportunityintheRichmondShores community.Freshlypaintedexterior,roofreplaced, newdeck.Buyerscancustomizetheinteriortosuit! Over-sizedgarages/workspaceandopensunnylot. Enjoyassociationandpublicbeach.Kayak/canoe fromyourownvalue-pricedwaterfrontlocation! $139,000/R2880
OTISWOODLANDS Justintimeforsummer!Enjoyon-siteamenitiesinyour “stay-cation”home.OtisWoodlandshasclubhouse,fitnesscenter,pool,tennis,lake,canoe/kayakstorage, playarea.Niceseparationofspacewiththreelevels offinishedrms.Firstflropenplan;living/dining/den kitchenwstainless.Year-roundsunroom.Threebedrooms,twofullbaths,bonusspaces;built-insforstorage.Abutsbabblingbrook.Twodecks/beautifulstone patio.Spaciousstorageshed. $295,000/R2879
TYRINGHAM AnaffordablegetawayintheBerkshires!Thiscountry contemporaryiswalkingdistancetotheboatlaunchat beautifulGoosePond!Greatvalueaspropertyincludestwo parcelsforatotalofover7Tyringhamacres!Aprivately sitedvacationoryear-roundhomenestledinnatureand woods.AGoshenstonewalk-wayleadstoaspaciouswraparounddeck.Threebedrooms,twofullbaths,fireplaced livingroomandawalk-outlowerlevel.Enjoylowtaxesand countrylivingwitheasyaccesstotheAppalachianTrail, yetminutestoMApike,outletshopping,Jacob’sPillowand more.$289,900/R2650
Firsttimeoffered,thischarming617 squarefootcommercialbuildingis locatedintheheartofthevillage. Perfectspotforaprofessionaloffice withinvitingfrontporchandparking intherear.Townwater/sewer, naturalgasheatandonthebusline. $249,000/ B2813
LENOX PITTSFIELD Duplexonoveraquarteracreof land.Itissituatedinaneighborhood withmanysinglefamilyhomes.This wouldbeagreatinvestmentproperty orforafirsttimehomebuyerlooking forextraincome. $134,900/R2849
AdorableLenoxpropertyontheseldomtraveled quietloopoffofEastStreet–“oldEast”!Two bedrooms,withtwobonusrooms-den/office plusglassedinsunporch.Openliving/kitchen. Sunnyopenslopingrearyard. $249,000 R2815
RICHMOND Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautifulpastorallot.Itissouthfacing-perfectforsolar.Aseasonalbrookrunsalongtheedgeoftheproperty. SetonapeacefulcountryroadinthesoughtafterRichmondschooldistrict.Justminutesaway fromTanglewoodandalltheBerkshireattractions. $199,000/L2856
In-townfarmhouseon1.53acres.Four bedrooms/twobaths.Woodfloors.Replacement windowsandnewerroof.Detachedtwocar garagewithadd’lstorage.Daylightbasement. Specialdetailsincludearchitecturalitems salvagedfromtheWoolseyestate.Itneeds somework,butwithyourspecialtouchit willbeexceptional.Shownbyappointment. $300,000/R2817
Amazinghideawayon42acres.Oneownerhome abuttingtheAppalachianTrailhighonthe mountaintop!Generatorpowered.Firstfloor-Open living/dining/kitchen,fullbath,stacklaundry/ familyroom/bedroom.Secondfloor-twobedrooms. Fullbasement,opendeck,standingseammetal roof,add’loutbuildingsforstorage.Largegrassy lawn.Hikeformilesrightrightoutsideyourdoor. Tranquilitywithnature,buttenminutestotheMA turnpikeandoutletshopping. $279,000/R2785
Wow!Bepreparedtobeamazedatthissite-readyoffering. Drivewaynewlyconstructedleadingtoyourprivate mountaintopretreat.Eightplusacresofferingbeautifulviews overthebucolicRichmondmountainsandmeadows.Hike rightfromyourdoor,exploreyourownforest,maturetreesand year-roundbrook.Leaveyoursliceofparadiseforatwomile/ fiveminutedrivetoKripaluandTanglewood’smaingate!Oneof-a-kindestateparceladjoiningconservationland. $749,000/ L2733
PITTSFIELD Delightfulbrickcapeonquietdeadendstreet.Threebedrooms,twofull baths,openkitchen,livingroomwith picturewindow,attachedgarage. Privatereardeck. $189,900/R2819
Gemtuckedawayinplainsight!Fourtofivebedroom Craftsmanstylehome.New,beautifulkitchen!Firstflr laundry.2½baths.Expansivefireplacedlivingrm,formal diningrm.Bonusfinishedspace.Firstfloorbdrm/bath wshower.Personalityplusfromalltheinterestingnooks andangles...andaninsidelappool.Privatefencedyard, largedeck.Detachedgarage. $249,900/R2876
PriceJustReduced!ExcellentLenoxopportunityforoneestateparcelorwithover700feet ofroadfrontage,pursuepotentialdevelopment! $139,000/L2842
LENOX
SomeofthebestviewstheBerkshireshavetooffer.WindenHillcondosarelocatedinStockbridge,butclose toLenox,TanglewoodandShakespeare.Enjoycondocommunitylivingthatincludespoolandtennis/pickle ball.Imagineyourownspectacularsunsetsovermountainsandwater–everysingledayoftheyear!
Magnificentwesterlyviews!Openplanwith cathedralceilinginliving/dininggreatroom featuresgasfireplace,exposedbeams,two sliderstoprivatedeck.Firstfloormastersuite andspaciousfrontentry.Upperlevel-second fullmastersuitewithbalcony/privatesitting area.Lowerlevelforfamily/guests–spacious bedroom/sitting/familyroomwithtwosliders topatiowithviews.Thirdfullbath,storageand cabinetryabound! $669,000/C2818
Takeinthesunsetsandviewsof LilyPondfromyourprivatedeck. Twobedrooms,eachwithprivate bath,denwithFrenchdoorsserves asabonussleepingspace.Central a/c,naturalgasheat,andfireplace. $474,500/C2778
FAIRWYNDS-LENOX Lookingtohaveitall?Arathershortwalkwill getyoutotheoutdoorpool,thetenniscourts, thefirstteeforaroundofgolf,Sloane’sTavern restaurantandtheworldclassSpa.Thisstand alonecondofeaturesaneat-inkitchen,alg greatrmwithgasfplcandslidersouttothe opendeck(overlookingthe4thhole),aden withbuilt-incabinetry,aguestpowderrmplus themasterbdrmcompletewithtwolgclosets andabathincludingajettub,separateshower, separatetoiletareaandtwovanities.Upstairs featurestwomorebdrmssharingafullbath plusaloftforanoffice. $895,000/C2872
OCTOBERMT.–LEE ROLLINGHILLS Enjoytheon-siteamenitiesofthisestablishedcondo community.RollingHillshasclubhouse,pool,tennis,kayak/ canoestorage,walkingtrails,communitygarden.Thisfirst floorunitwithtwobedroomshasupdatedbaths,replacement windows,newermechanicals.Lowerlevelpartiallyfinished. Slidertoopenreardeck. $199,900/C2833
LookingforfirstfloorlivingatRollingHills?Newlylisted andreadyforyourupdatestocallithome.Privatereardeck lookingoutonlawnandwoods.MinutestoallBerkshire attractions! NewPrice$194,500/C2821
Endunitinbuildingsix.Beautifulmeadowviewsfromyour privatereardeckwithawning.Sliderhasbeenreplacedinthis twobedroom/twobathupperunit.Enjoyclubhousew/exercise room,sauna,pool,tennis,walkingtrailsandcommunity garden.Efficientnaturalgas,centrala/c.ConvenientLenox location! NewPrice $182,500/C2820
Beautifullowerlevel.Kitchenhasgranitecounters/new lightcoloredcabinetry,laminatedoakfloorspluscarpeting. Completelyredonemasterbathwithwalkinshower.Second bedroom/officewithmurphybed.Convenientlylocatednear amenities.GreatlocationforallthattheBerkshireshaveto offer. $246,999/C2881
Enjoycommunitypool,har-trutennisintheOctoberMountainVillageCondocommunity.
Pricedtosell –thistownhousecondofeaturesopen kitchen,threebedrooms,twofullbathsandalarge openreardeck.Invitingfrontporchwithwoodyviews makesthisaprivatesettinginthelong-established OctoberMountaincomplex.Enjoycommunitypool, tennisandconveniencetoshoppingandallthearea attractions. $229,900/C2830
Privatesettingwithwoodsandopenviews!Three bedroomsandthreefullbaths!Thelowerlevel isfullyfinishedwithsliderstoawalk-outfor extraguestspace.Enclosedrearporchprovides seasonalspacefordining,relaxingandtaking innaturewhileshelteredfromtheelements! $242,500/C2800
Spaciousendunitwithupdatedhardwood,vaulted ceiling/skylightsinliving/dining.Kitchen/bathsmake forturn-keyliving.Finishedlowerlevelwalk-out.Front porchwslidertoreardeck. $294,500/C2853
Move-inreadyfirstfloorfeaturesopenplan,kitchen, greatrmwithpristinewoodflrs,fplc,skylights,sliders tolgdeck.Fullbathandden/bedroomon1stflr.Upper levelwithtwoadd’lbdrms,master/fullbath.Finished walk-outlowerlevel.Frontporch. $279,000/C2797
COLDBROOKE–LENOX ColdbrookeadjoinstheCranwell/Miravalgolf,restaurantandspacomplex.ClosetodowntownLenoxandallareaattractions!
ColdbrookeSouthtownhouse.Nicelyupdatedendunitfeaturesyearroundheatedsunroom,threebedrooms,2.5baths.Fireplacedliving room,updatedkitchen,generouslyproportionedbedrooms.Adjoins Cranwellgolfcourseandspa. $539,000/C2860
ColdbrookeSouthpairedvillaofferstheeaseofone-levelliving!Fireplacedlivingrmopenstodelightfulscreenedporchandpatio.Updated kitchenwithgranite/stainlessopenstodining.Generouslyproportionedmastersuite.Secondfloorwithadd’l2bedrms,fullbath,open loftsittingarea.Naturalgasheat,centrala/c.Thisunitisthelastbuildingattheendofthestreetofferingspaciousgroundsandmaximum privacy! $599,000/C2864
Spaciousonelevellivingpairedvillawithbrightopenplanoffers.Eat-in kitchenwithnewstainlessappliances.Fireplacedlivingrmopenstolg screenedporch/privatesidepatio.Firstfloormastersuite.Upperlevel includestwoguestbdrms,fullbathandsittingarea.Naturalgasheat/ centrala/c.Attachedgarageandwelcomingfrontporch.Enjoysummer intheBerkshiresasfurnishingsareavailabletocompletethisturn-key property.$584,500/C2878
LAKECREST–PITTSFIELD Clubhousewithexercisearea/activityroom.Tenniscourts(includingapickleballcourt),pool,lake.Dock/mooringarea.
DEVONMEADOWS-LEE ConvenientlylocatedinLee,only5minutestoTanglewood, closetoallBerkshireattractions,includingcultural venues,shopping,diningandgolf.
Justintimeforsummer.Immaculatepaired villaoffersonelevelliving.Centrala/c,cook’s kitchen,greatrmwithfplc,screenedporch/ opendeck.Secondlevelfeaturesgreatguest spacewith2-3add’lbdrms/twofullbaths. $759,000/C2858
Lovelyget-a-wayplaceintheBerkshires.Large greatrmwfplcanddiningarea.Extendeddeck withviewsoflake.Fullyappliancedkitchen. FirstFlrmasterbdrm/bathand2ndbdrm/ bath.Twobdrmsupstairswfullbath,storage space.Partiallyfinishedbasementwithgame area,laundry/separateutility.Attachedonecar garage.
$469,900/C2855
Spaciousendunitwithtwobedroomsonthefirst floorplusbedroomupstairswithloftandstorage. Finishedbasementwithwalkout.Gasheatand gasstove.Woodburningfirelplaceingreatroom.A onecargarageandunitisalarmed.Doyourselfa favorandcomecheckitout! $499,000/C2862
PINESATBOUSQUET Gorgeous privatelysited endunitwith5 bedrooms,4.5 baths.Shortwalk tothecommunity pool.Openone levellivingwith spaciousliving rm/fplcdining, kitchen,screened porchanddeck.Mastersuitewithviews.Second floor–3addlbdrmsandbuilt-inofficeintheopen loftarea.Lowerlevelwalk-outlevelincludes5th bedroom,fullbath,gamermandlgfamilyrmthat openstodeck.Naturalgasheat,centrala/c,lawn sprinklersystem.Thistastefullyappointedcondois move-inready! $544,500/C2866
GreatcondooptioninLee!Oneownerhome freshlypainted,newflooringandmove-inready. Twobedroom,1.5bathcondoofferswalk-totownconvenience.Granitecounters,naturalgas heat,privatereardeck,scenicriverandtown views. $214,900/C2857
3bedroomunitsstartat$399,000. Homesitesavailablestartingat$65,000.
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Nicecapeinasoughtafter neighborhood,4beds,2bath, oakcabinetKitchen/dinningroom withisland,gasstove,wood floorsandcarpets,vinylsiding, vinylwindows,newerroof,new, attachedgarage,$239,900
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Split-levelhomelocatedjust outsideoftown,distanceviews, 2carattachedgarage,master bed/bathupwithcathedral ceilings,treebedsandabath down,updatedoakcabinet kitchen,diningroom,sunroom, somewoodfloors.$207,000
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Nice2apartmentflat,upstairsapartment3/4beds,2baths, woodfloors.Firstfloorapartment3beds,1bath,newer roof,electricalandheatingsystem.2cargarage wandabarn,onalmostanacrelot,$229,900
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AcontingentofRealtor®membersfromtheBerkshireCountyBoardof Realtors®traveledtoBostonthispastweektoparticipatewithmembersacross Massachusettsinthe34thannual“Realtor®DayonBeaconHill”.Theymet withallBerkshirelegislatorstodiscusskeyissuesthatimpacthomeownersand ourlocaleconomy.
TheBerkshireRealtor®contingentencouragedsupportfortheproposed legislation:SenateBillS.1521“AnActimprovinghousingopportunitiesandthe Massachusettseconomy”,alsoknownasthe“H.O.M.E.bill”.Thisbillwould,in severalways,worktoeasetheshortsupplyofhousinginMassachusettsandthe resultantincreasinghousingcosts.
Realtors®alsospokewiththeirlegislatorsaboutSUPPORTINGthefollowingbills:
SandyCarroll,MichaelHarrigan,SueO’Brien,MaureenMcFarland, AnneMeczywor,BillyKeane,TheresaHatton,TomDoyle
HousingProduction:AnActtopromotehousingchoicesprovidesincentives,rewards,andtechnicalassistancetocitiesandtownsto encourageandempowermunicipalitiestoplanandbuildtheadditionalhousingthattheCommonwealthneedstocontinuetothrive.
ExpandingHomeownershipOpportunities: AnActauthorizingtheestablishmentoffirst-timehomebuyersavingsaccountsthatpermits futurehomebuyerstodepositupto$5,000peryearintoaFirstTimeHomeBuyerSavingsAccountandthenclaimthatcontributionasa deductionontheirincometax.
ClimateResiliency: AnActrelativetoGreenWorkscreatesabondingprogramtofundclimateresiliencyprogramsinthe Commonwealth.
RealEstateEducation: Realtorsadvocatedforpassageofanactthatwouldallowtherealestatelicensingboardtogoverncontinuing educationrequirementsandcurriculumsothatitremainsrelevantandnimblefacingchangesintechnologyandtheprofession.
TaxationofPhantomIncome: AnActrelativetodischargeofindebtednessofprincipalresidencefromgrossincome, thatwouldallow homeownersfacingloanmodifications,shortsalesandforeclosurestobetaxedinawaythatmirrorsthefederallaw,theMortgageDebt ReliefActof2007.
Realtors®alsodiscussedwhytheyOPPOSEthefollowingtopics:
RealEstateTransferTaxes: Realtors®stronglyopposerealestatetransfertaxes,whichwouldauthorizethecreationofanew transfertaxonthesaleofpropertyinamunicipality.
MandatoryEnergyScoringandAudits: Thesebillsseektorequiresellersortheiragentstoperformamandatoryenergyauditprior tolistingahomeforsaleanddisclosetoanyprospectivebuyertheinformationintheauditatthetimeofthelisting.Overandabove havinganenormousimpactonanindividual’srighttofreelytransferland,suchrequirementswouldnegativelyaffecttherealestate industryintheCommonwealth.Massachusettsishometosomeoftheoldesthousingstockinthecountryandmandatoryenergy scoringofsucholderhomeswouldsignificantlystigmatizeandpotentiallydevalueanindividual’slargestinvestment.
REALTORS®CharitableTaskforce BerkshireRealtorsGive$8,800toAreaNon-Profits TheBerkshireCountyBoardofRealtorspresented$8,800toareanon-profits,with$7,800collectedthroughcommunityfundraisersanda $1,000grant.ElderServicesofBerkshireCounty,TheBerkshireFoodProjectandBreaking BreadSoupKitchenwererecipients.
TheRealtor’s®communityservicecommitteehostedthe6thannualBattleoftheBartenders fundraiserattheOldeHeritageTaverninLenoxonJune6,2019.Atotalof$4,600wasraised fromtheRealtor®bartendingteams’tipcompetition,raffleprizes,andagenerousdonationfrom theOldeHeritagefromproceedsofsales.“TeamLeadership”ofRealtorBoardPresidentCortney Dupont,President-ElectEricSteuernagleandMLSDirectorMichaelHarriganraisedthemost moneyinonehour,$1,080.
Theproceedsof$4,600willbenefitthemissionofElderServicesofBerkshireCounty,Inc.in providingBerkshireelders,caregivers,andindividualswithdisabilitiestheopportunitytolive withdignity,independence,andself-determination,andtoachievethehighestpossiblequalityof life.
AsistereventwasheldatthePurplePubinWilliamstown,whereteamsthereraised$3,200onJune11thfortheBerkshireFoodProject. “TeamDoubleJ”ofJasonDohaney&JackieDraperwontheteamtipcompetition,raising$920intheir30-minuteshift.
Allproceedsof$3,200willbeusedtomeettheever-growingdemandofhelpingfeedthoseinneedinNorthern Berkshire.TheBerkshireFoodProjectworkshardtoalleviatehunger,foodinsecurity,andsocialisolationby servinghealthy,nocostmealsandconnectingpeopletootherresources,allinadignifiedandrespectful manner.
Thefinalcheckfor$1,000waspresentedtoBreakingBreadoutofSheffield.TheBerkshireBoardofRealtors appliedforagrantfromtheMassachusettsAssociationofREALTORSforthisworthylocalcharity.Breaking Breadisavolunteer,locallyrunsoupkitchenprovidingfreemealsandfellowshiptoapproximately100guests perweekinsouthernBerkshire.FoundedbyretiredRealtor®MelGreenberg,variousRealtors®havesince takenthehelmtoensurecontinuedsuccess.ThiskitcheniscurrentlymanagedbyRealtor®volunteerEric Steuernagle
BerkshireREALTORS®worktogetherwiththecommunitytoidentify,supportandsustaincharitable organizationsthatimprovethequalityoflifeinBerkshireCounty.TheBerkshireCountyBoardofRealtors®servesrealestateprofessionals intheregion.Formoreinformation,visit www.AtHomeintheBerkshires.com orcall413-442-8049.
byLynnArsenea
HiLynn, First,yourpageisthefirstpageIgotowhenI receivetheBookofHomeswithmyBerkshire Eagle...loveit!
Lastly,IhaveelderlyparentsthatI’mthinkingwill havetomovetoAssistedLivinginthenearfuture. Thehouseisadecentsizeraisedranchwithalotof everythinginit.....uponmoving,whentheydo,what isthebestwaytosellthehome:dowehavetodoa lotofmovingthingsoutbeforeplacingonthemarket ordoweleavethingsastheyareandjustkeepittidy? Ithinkitwouldtakequitesometimebeforewewould beabletoemptyitandcleanitup.Yourthoughts?
Signed, FeelingAnxious
DearFeelingAnxious,
Thanksforthethumbsup!I’msogladyou enjoymycolumn.
You’realreadyonestepaheadbyplanningahead.In myexperiencewiththissituationI’vefoundthata smoothtransitionisawell-plannedmoveandone thatcertainlyputsyourparentsfirst.Youdidn’tmentionifyourparentshaveamortgageontheirhome butforthisexampleIwillassumetheydonot.Becauseyousaid,“Ithinkitwouldtakequitesometime beforewewouldbeabletoemptyitandcleanitup”, Ibelievethisplanmaybeyourbest.Oncetheyhave securedtheirAssistedLivingplanhavethemdecide whatitemstheywillbebringingwiththemandhave themmakethemove.Nowyouandyourfamilycan concentrateonclearingoutthehouseknowingthat yourparentsaresettledinthenewplace.
Ifthisplanisnotpossiblethenmysuggestionwould betogothroughthehomeroombyroomandremove itemsthatyourparentswouldliketodonate,things thefamilywouldliketokeep,andofcoursewhat
I’vebeenaRealtorfor33years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetooffersomehelpfulinformation.
needstobedisposedof.Onceyouhavetackledthe contentsofthehousegiveitagoodcleaning.Ifyour parentsarestilllivinginthehomeatthispointyour Realtorwilltalktoyouaboutthebestwaytohandle showings.
Onelastthing,ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso,youmay wanttocontactanestateplanneroranestateattorney todiscussyourplan.
Ican’tstressenoughthattheprocessshouldalwayskeep yourparentstopofmind.
DearLynn,
Howdoesanyoneknowwhattoaskforaprice onahouse?Ithinkmyhouseisveryspecial andshouldsellformorethanwhatI’mbeingtoldby therealestatecompany.Nooneknowsuntiltheyget insideandwhattheywouldreallypay.Ifeelaskinga higheramountmakessensebecauseIcanalwaysgo downonthepricelater.
It’snotrocketscience.
Signed, PricePusher
DearPricePusher,
Whenyou’replanningtosellyourhouseyou willeithergoitaloneorhireaRealtor.Either way,thepriceisdeterminedbyusingotherhomesthat havesoldintheareaandaresimilarascomparables.If they’renotcompletelysimilar,let’ssayyourshas2baths andabeautifullyfinishedbasementandacomparable has1bathroomandnofinishedbasementbuthasa4 seasonroomonthemainfloor,thenanadjustmentis madetothereport.Thisreportissimilartoanappraisal.Conditionandupdatesarealsoimportantfactors. Ahomethatiscomparabletoothersbutinneedof updatesandrepairswillsellforless.
Therightaskingpriceiskey.Buyerswillbecomparing
homesbyhavingtheirbuyer’sagentdoareportaswell andbymakingappointmentsandcomparingeach hometoanother.
Unlessthemarketisbooming,overpricedhomesdo notsell.Asamatteroffactsettingthepriceonthelow endwillgenerateoffersandmaydrivethepriceup. Andremember,ifyourbuyerisgettingamortgagethe lenderwillhireanappraisertodetermineifthevalueis inlinewiththemarket.Ifnot,thenthebuyermaynot beabletobuythehome.Evenifthebuyerstillwants thehome,noonewantstopaymorethanthehouseis worth.
DearLynn,
Everytimewelikeahouseandwanttoputin anoffer,wefindouttheyalreadyhaveanoffer. UGH!Thishashappenedmultipletimeinthepast fewmonths.I’mreadytojustgiveup!Whatcanwe dotogetourofferinbeforeanotheronebeatsus?
Signed,
SlippingThroughourFingers DearSlipping, Ohyes,thishasbeenafastmarket!Thebest adviceIcangiveyouis,checkyourPortal severaltimesadayforbrandnewlistings,yourbuyer agentwillbecheckingaswell.Makeyourappointmentassoonaspossible.Haveyourpreapprovalanda checkbookwithyouwhenyouseehomes.Whenyou seewhatyoulikewritetheofferimmediately.Iknow thissoundsveryfastbutifyoudon’twanttoloseyour dreamhomeyouhavetoactfastinthismarket.What amountyouofferissoimportantasyouknowaswellas thetermsyouaskforyourbuyer’sagentwillhelpyou withthat.So,themagicwordis“fast”...fornow. A Q Q A A Q
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