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It's just a house until it becomes your home! Unique opportunity for ownership of full service Equestrian facility in Western MA Silvercrest Equestrian Center, 115 acres / beautiful trails, phenomenal horse barn and arena built in 2003. Large, open and airy 72 x 100 wood barn/wood shingled roof. Matted 12 x 12 stalls with automatic heated drinking fountains, hay drops to outside stalls from 2nd floor hay storage. Indoor arena 72 x 160 has 100 linear feet of mirrored walls with windows that open all around. There is a well-lit and heated wash area for the horses. Fabulous tack room w/indoor lockers w/locks, 26 in. wide/6 ft. tall. plus tack cleaning area. Climate controlled lounge, office and bath plus large window for viewing. Indoor arena. Pine paneled and insulated stamped concrete floor. Outdoor sand arena is 100 x 200. Available for riding instructions, showings and training. Also, old farmhouse and barn on property. For details call Peggy Lis-Barone, Lis Real Estate 413-537-7410.
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$1,349,900
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40 Depot Street, Dalton. Price Reduced. 10 Room business zoned, 4 bedroom, 2 full bath antique, over 2000 sq. ft., 1st floor laundry,step in tub/bath, bedroom for combined family living, residence/ business or w/permit back to 2 family, handicap ramp, lots of parking, roof, furnace, hot water heater 5 yrs. entrepeneur for at home business. AS IS.
$199,900
10 Haskins Road, Savoy, MA. 6 room 4 bedroom, 2 bath house surrounded by 7 pristine acres (could be divided and 3 acre lot sold). All appliances remain and owner willing to sell with furniture. Perfect family vacation home, currently used as B&B, patio and entrance along with pool and deck designed for home resort effect. Paradise in the Berkshires.
$323,900
107 Middle Road, Southampton. 12 room, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, multi-level, 2-car detached, possible 1st floor in-law, inground pool/hot tub. New roof 2019, plus new kitchen/granite. Bonus large, barn, 2-car garage 29 x 20 , loft,12 ft. ceiling, oversized door, 2 offices, large lobby l000 sq. ft. Perfect at-home business (town appr., was business), 100 amp serv. c/a 15 min to Northampton, Westfield, Holyoke and 91 and turnpike.
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Peg Lis-Barone Email: peggy@lisrealty.com www.lisrealty.com Tel: 413-831-6612 / 413-569-3083 Cell: 413-537-7410
$344,900
338 South St., Pittsfield, MA www.berkshirecountyrealty.com
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441-2898 75-77 Second Street, Pittsfield, MA
390 Fenn Street, Pittsfield, MA
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Six one bedroom apts. Well maintained, good condition. New roof, boiler, windows, etc. Great numbers.
$249,000 List Price
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Former NAPA Auto Parts. 10,000 sq. ft. Large parking lot. Will sub divide.
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7 Winter Street, Pittsfield, MA
305 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield, MA
Former Mazzeo's/Jae's. Total renovation 2016. Turnkey restaurant. Full liquor license. Visit our website for interior photos. Motivated Seller - Make an offer!
Former Angelina's. Almost 1,000 s.f. Kitchen in place. Drive up window. Turnkey.
3 bedroom units start at $399,000. Home sites available starting at $65,000.
PRICE REDUCED!
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PRICE REDUCED!
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DWYER AGENCY Eleanore Brown Associates 772 North St., Pittsfield 413-442-3350 www.dwyeragency.com
Deborah Dwyer Realtor
Marcel L. Archambault Realtor
413-441-7580
413-441-5285
Offered for $180,000
Located on a semi corner lot with a crystal clear in ground swimming pool and large yard for outdoor activities. Rear deck for outside dining overlooking the pool area. Main level has 2/3 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, spacious living room with dining area and beautiful hardwood floors. Closets are all cedar lined. Lower lever features the family room plus 2 more rooms, bath and laundry/utility room. Vinyl sided, replacement windows, newer gas furnace. Solar panels have reduced electric costs tremendously.
76 Partridge Rd., Pittsfield, MA
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Features this 3 bedroom home with a huge back yard. Large eat in kitchen (new floor) with 1/2 wall affording natural light from the living room and large bay window. Updated exterior vinyl siding, windows and roof. Full basement with 1/2 formerly used as family room. Much potential for this home.
151 Draper Ave., Pittsfield
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233 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield
51 Stonehenge Rd, Pittsfield
12 Alpine Trail, Pittsfield
LARGE SPACIOUS HOME
CLASSIC FOREVER HOME
DESIRABLE DOWNHILL END UNIT
$399,000 | 4 Beds | 3/1 Baths | 228707
$429,900 | 5 Beds | 2/1 Bath | 228685
$369,900 | 3 Beds | 2/1 Baths | 228621
Elle Villetto 413.717.7534
Nick Geranios 413.822.6598
Tonia Scalise 413.822.0574
1136 Barker Rd #14, Pittsfield
58 Roselyn Dr, Pittsfield
436 Gale Ave, Pittsfield
WATERFRONT COMMUNITY
LOVINGLY MAINTAINED CAPE
CUSTOM ONE LEVEL LIVING
$425,000 | 3 Beds | 3/1 Baths | 228446
$225,000 | 3 Beds | 1/1 Baths | 228345
$499,900 | 3 Beds | 3/1 Baths | 226775
Elle Villetto 413.717.7534
Maggie Barry 413.822.4580
Tonia Scalise 413.822.0574
90 Brodie Mountain Rd, Lanesborough
351 West Rd, Richmond
97 Northumberland Rd, Pittsfield
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM DELTEC DESIGN
WONDERFUL RICHMOND HORSE PROPERTY
GRAND AND GRACIOUS COLONIAL
$579,500 | 3 Beds | 2/1 Baths | 228500
$799,900 | 4 Beds | 3/1 Bath | 226647
$298,900 | 4 Beds | 1/2 Baths | 228530
Maggie Barry 413.822.4580
Nick Geranios 413.822.6598
Tonia Scalise 413.822.0574
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LENOX STOCKBRIDGE Warm and welcoming historic Colonial featuring 3800+ sq. ft. in the center of Stockbridge. This grand yet cozy home offers plenty of space for gracious entertaining with a formal living room, dining room, parlor and a large eat-in country kitchen. Accommodate family and friends with 5 generous bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Finished third floor with a game/ media room as well as plenty of storage and a bonus room. Enjoy the extensive lawn and outdoor space from the large screened in porch - rare to a village home. A private tranquil site with an easy stroll into town and abutting protected properties with maintained nature trails. Fueled by natural gas with many recent improvements including new roof and exterior paint. This is a must see property!! $774,900/R2749
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Gracious primary or vacation home on 4+ acres. First floor features beautifully finished walnut floors with radiant heat, 9’ ceilings, open floor plan. Kitchen and dining overlook private backyard. Second floor – master suite, two large bedrooms with gleaming cherry floors with radiant heat. Walk-up attic could be finished. Lower walkout, media room/office area. Square footage includes lower level and office. $645,000 /R2802
Magical Richmond spot. One-level living, spacious master suite with steam shower, jet tub, acreage, privacy, barn/workshop, gardener’s delight! Contemporary ranch features living room with fireplace, hardwood throughout, updated kitchen, heated year-round sun room, central a/c, private rear deck, inviting Goshen stone patio. Venture up the winding driveway to your slice of paradise! $695,000/R2829
Fabulous opportunity in bustling downtown Lenox! Private off-street parking lot accompanies this 2700+ square foot retail building with expansion potential! Constructed in 2000 - natural gas/ central a/c designed to accommodate a second story if needed. Turn key retail space or customize. High visibility location. $695,000/R2902
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Private Lenox Retreat! Looking for a flexible floor plan? What a great opportunity! Main house offers updated baths, newly redone kitchen, wood floors, built-ins, two bedrooms and three full baths; connected via heated sun room and office enter the fully equipped ‘‘guest’’ side with living, kitchen, two additional bedrooms, two additional full baths. Full and separate basements. Over five acres with total privacy for your country retreat! Close to Cranwell, Canyon Ranch, Tanglewood! $849,900/R2737
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48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com pcltd@roadrunner.com WHERE IS TYRINGHAM? Come see – Low taxes, great values, close to MA Pike, Lee Outlets, three hidden gems with acreage!
Twenty acres of mountaintop beauty! Sunny open land/ lawn, the property spans Cooper Creek. Ample road frontage for protection and/or potential building lots. Just beyond Goose Pond and the Appalachian Trail this immaculate 4-bedroom home was built in 1983. Fireplaced living room, family room, French doors to deck with view of manicured lawn/perennial gardens. Attached two-car garage. Country living and only ten minutes to the center of Lee! $569,000/R2867
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Amazing hideaway on 42 acres. One owner home abutting the Appalachian Trail high on the mountain top! Generator powered. First floor - Open living/ dining/kitchen, full bath, stack laundry/family room/bedroom. Second floor - two bedrooms. Full basement, open deck, standing seam metal roof, additional outbuildings for storage. Large grassy lawn. Hike for miles right outside your door. Tranquility with nature, but ten minutes to the MA turnpike and outlet shopping. $265,000/R2785
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An affordable getaway in the Berkshires! This country contemporary is walking distance to the boat launch at Goose Pond! Great value as property includes two parcels for a total of over 7 Tyringham acres! A privately sited vacation or year-round home nestled in nature and woods. A Goshen stone walkway leads to a spacious wrap-around deck. Three bedrooms, two full baths, fireplaced living room and a walkout lower level. Enjoy low taxes and country living with easy access to the Appalachian Trail, yet minutes to MA pike, outlet shopping, Jacob’s Pillow and more. $289,900/R2650
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Beautifully maintained Dalton colonial. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood on the first floor; spacious eat-in kitchen w/work island, pantry, gas cooking, two ovens; kitchen opens to fireplaced family room with built-ins. Formal dining/living room. Second floor with 4 bedrooms, updated master bath. Finished lower level media/game room; walkout and full bath. Natural gas heat, five zones, central a/c, replacement windows. Two-car garage, large rear deck, abundant landscaping and shed. $364,500/R2875
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Over three acres of privacy featuring sweeping mountain and meadow views. Immaculate colonial with one-level living! Formal living, dining or den, spacious kitchen w/island, dining area/family room with fireplace. First floor - master suite with spacious bath/jet tub, hardwood floors, laundry, central a/c. Second floor – 3 additional bedrooms, office/craft room. Screened porch/private deck. Two-car garage. Country living but minutes to town. $484,900/R2868
STOCKBRIDGE Sited at the end of a cul-de-sac this move-in ready contemporary cape is a must-see! Open plan with fireplaced living, updated kitchen, dining that opens to large deck. First floor bedroom/full bath and laundry. Second floortwo additional bedrooms/full bath and open loft area. This private sanctuary of 3.5 acres includes attached garage, large storage shed and circular drive with perennial gardens. Less than ten minutes to Tanglewood and Stockbridge Bowl! $489,000/R2899
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NORTH ADAMS Beautiful mid 1800s Victorian Painted Lady with large yard and private back deck. Newly refinished Quarter-sewn Oak wood flooring. Hand carved woodwork, 2 fireplaces with beautiful mantels, unique brass kitchen ceiling. Three levels of spacious, bright living with plenty of closets/ storage! Walk to downtown, Mass MoCA, library, and much more! Welcoming front porch. Spacious barn with loft for your work area or hobbies. Wonderful B&B potential and artist’s dream! $244,900/R2889
PITTSFIELD BECKET First floor-master bedroom suite with bath. Open floor plan with fireplace and updated kitchen, additional bedroom/bath. Second floor-bedroom/bath and adjoining loft, additional room for artist’s/writer’s studio or sleeping. Large screen porch for dining and deck for relaxing in the sun. $334,900/R2892
Spacious colonial features hardwood floors, fireplaced living room with pellet stove insert, formal dining w/builtins, updated kitchen, family room/den. Basement partially finished and house updated with on-demand gas heat/hot water. Deck w/large deck/hot tub. Open yard. Attached garage. $244,000/R2901
LEE
LENOX
Fabulous home set on 3 1/2 acres. Expansive grounds include a fieldstone fplc, dining platform and bunkhouse style building. Meticulous ranch home with 2-car garage, 3 bdrms/2ba, stone fplc and retro-cool rec rm with a built-in stone bar. $274,000/R2894
This charming, 617 square foot commercial building is located in the heart of the village. Perfect spot for a professional office with inviting front porch and parking in the rear. Town water/ sewer, natural gas heat and on the bus line. $249,000/B2813
LEE
LANESBORO
OTIS WOODLANDS
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Enjoy on-site amenities in your “stay-cation” home. Otis Woodlands has clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis, lake, canoe/kayak storage, play area. Nice separation of space with three levels of finished rooms. First floor open plan; living/dining/den kitchen w/stainless. Yearround sun room. Three bedrooms, two full baths, bonus spaces; built-ins for storage. Abuts babbling brook. Two decks/beautiful stone patio. Spacious storage shed. $295,000/R2879
PITTSFIELD
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First time offered, the historic St. Luke’s Old Stone Church dates from 1836. High visibility location! Consider the possibilities. A seasonally used sanctuary without heating, water or waste systems. Delightful brick cape on quiet dead end street. Three bedrooms, two full baths, open kitchen, living room with picture window, attached garage. Private rear deck. $189,900/R2819
Immaculate split level. with many upgrades! Living rm w/ hardwd flrs, gas insert. Updated kitchen/ dining, vaulted ceiling. 3 bdrms, 2 full ba. Finished lower level with office/family rm and walkout. Fenced yard. Pool, garage, replacement windows, Buderus boiler. $327,500/ R2905
PITTSFIELD
STOCKBRIDGE
PITTSFIELD
Consider the possibilities on almost an acre of waterfront land on the river! Walk to town, theater, restaurants. Kayak from your own yard, sunny open garden space. Evaluate structure for renovation or create new. Town water, septic design for a 4 bdrm dwelling. $159,000/R2897
Great business opportunity for someone looking for an abundance of warehouse space. Over 15,000 square feet. Loading docks. Think outside the box. Located next to a railroad track and parallel to Dalton Ave. Prime location. $499,900/B2908.
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Charming cape close to Allendale elementary. First floor master bedroom with full bath and laundry. Fireplaced living room, dining room, a second first floor bedroom. Spacious attached garage with front and rear yard access. Large over-sized sunny corner lot - great for picnics, gardening and more! $174,900/R2898
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Please call for details on this unique offering. $149,900/R2888
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CONDO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES LENOX
LENOX
PITTSFIELD
In-town farmhouse on 1.53 acres. Four bedrooms/two baths. Wood floors. Replacement windows and newer roof. Detached two-car garage with additional storage. Daylight basement. Special details include architectural items salvaged from the Woolsey estate. It needs some work, but with your special, touch it will be exceptional. Shown by appointment. $300,000/R2817
Perennials for days. This home is situated on just under an acre of land. So much to offer. Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom 1.5 bath, fireplaced den opens to large screened in porch. Great room leads to picturesque stone patio. Open dining and kitchen area. Finished basement. $399,900/R2910
Four bedroom 2 bath Cape home not to be missed. Well maintained roof, siding, newer heating system and windows. Fireplaced living room. Sun room. Two car garage. Two bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Large walk in closet. Just needs your finishing touches. $209,000/R2909
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GREAT VALUES AT ROLLING HILLS
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Looking for first floor living at Rolling Hills? Newly listed and ready for your updates to call it home. Private rear deck looking out on lawn and woods. Minutes to all Berkshire attractions! $165,000/C2821 NEW PRICE! ________________________________________ Enjoy the on-site amenities of this established condo community. Rolling Hills has clubhouse, pool, tennis, kayak/canoe storage, walking trails, community garden. This first floor unit with two bedrooms has updated baths, replacement windows, newer mechanicals. Lower level partially finished. Slider to open rear deck. $189,900/C2833
Private views of Yokun Brook. Tanglewood unit with extra loft/den and exit door. Bamboo floors lower level with Murphy bed. First floor – 2 bedrooms with adjoining baths. Kitchen with quartz counters and newer stainless steel appliances. Den/loft/living room with ethanol fueled fireplace. Awning covered deck. $279,900/C2891 ________________________________________ End unit in building six. Beautiful meadow views from your private rear deck with awning. Slider has been replaced in this two bedroom/two bath upper unit. Enjoy clubhouse w/exercise room, sauna, pool, tennis, walking trails and community garden. Efficient natural gas, central a/c. $168,000/C2820 ________________________________________ Beautiful lower level. Kitchen has granite counters/new light colored cabinetry, laminated oak floors plus carpeting. Completely redone master bath with walk-in shower. Second bedroom/office with Murphy bed. Conveniently located near amenities. Great location for all that the Berkshires have to offer. $225,000/ C2881
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Looking to have it all? A rather short walk will get you to the outdoor pool, the tennis courts, the first tee for a round of golf, Sloane’s Tavern restaurant and the world class Spa. This stand alone condo features an eat-in kitchen, a large great room with gas fireplace and sliders out to the open deck (overlooking the 4th hole), a den with built-in cabinetry, a guest powder room plus the master bedroom complete with two large closets and a bath including a jet tub, separate shower, separate toilet area and two vanities. Upstairs features two more bedrooms sharing a full bath plus a loft for an office. $849,999/C2872
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CONDO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES COLDBROOKE SOUTH AT CRANWELL – LENOX
LAKECREST – PITTSFIELD
Coldbrooke adjoins the Cranwell/Miraval golf, restaurant and spa complex. Close to downtown Lenox and all area attractions!
Clubhouse with exercise area/activity room. Tennis courts (including a pickle ball court), pool, lake. Dock/mooring area.
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Coldbrooke South townhouse. Nicely updated end unit features year-round heated sunroom, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Fireplaced living room, updated kitchen, generously proportioned bedrooms. Adjoins Cranwell golf course and spa. $485,000/ C2860
Lovely get-a-way place in the Berkshires. Large great room w/fireplace and dining area. Extended deck with views of lake. Fully applianced kitchen. First Floor master bedroom/bath and 2nd bedroom/bath. Two bedrooms upstairs w/full bath, storage space. Partially finished basement with game area, laundry/separate utility. Attached one-car garage. $439,000/C2855
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CONDOS IN ALL PRICES AT OCTOBER MT. VILLAGES! OCTOBER MT. – LEE Enjoy community pool, har-tru tennis in the October Mountain Village Condo community. This townhouse condo features open kitchen, three bedrooms, two full baths and a large open rear deck. Inviting front porch with woody views makes this a private setting in the long-established October Mountain complex. Enjoy community pool, tennis and convenience to shopping and all the area attractions. $229,900/C2830 Private setting with woods and open views! Three bedrooms and three full baths! The lower level is fully finished with sliders to a walk-out for extra guest space. Enclosed rear porch provides seasonal space for dining, relaxing and taking in nature while sheltered from the elements! $219,000/C2800 NEW PRICE!
An opportunity not to be missed. B e a u t i f u l l y maintained 3 bdrm/2 ba condo that features first flr bedroom/ bath. Open floor plan with dining, kitchen and living area over looking private deck. New gleaming floors. Second level has 2 bdrms with shared bath and office area. Community features include a heated pool and tennis. Close to the lake. $259,900/C2904
Move-in ready first floor features open plan, kitchen, great room with pristine wood floors, fireplace, skylights, sliders to large deck. Full bath and den/ bedroom on 1st floor. Upper level with two additional bedrooms, master/full bath. Finished walk-out lower level. Front porch. $279,000/C2797
WINDEN HILL
Magnificent westerly views! Open plan with cathedral ceiling in living/dining great room features gas fireplace, exposed beams, two sliders to private deck. First floor master suite and spacious front entry. Upper level-second full master suite with balcony/private sitting area. Lower level for family/guests – spacious bedroom/sitting/family room with two sliders to patio with views. Third full bath, storage and cabinetry abound! $649,000/C2818
Take in the sunsets and views of Lily Pond from your private deck. Two bedrooms, each with private bath, den with French doors serves as a bonus sleeping space. Central a/c, natural gas heat, and fireplace. $474,500/ C2778
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WALDEN VILLAGE PITTSFIELD
Spacious, sunny condo, overlooking a meadow. Great room with skylights, working fireplace and vaulted ceiling, looking out at deck and bucolic view. First floor - den/small bedroom and a full bath. Second floor has 2 bedrooms and a full bath. $285,500/C2893
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HAVEN’T FOUND THE RIGHT “ALREADY BUILT”? RICHMOND
RICHMOND
RICHMOND
Wow! Be prepared to be amazed at this site-ready offering. Driveway newly constructed leading to your private mountaintop retreat. Eight plus acres offering beautiful views over the bucolic Richmond mountains and meadows. Hike right from your door, explore your own forest, mature trees and year-round brook. Leave your slice of paradise for a two mile/five minute drive to Kripalu and Tanglewood’s main gate! One-of-a-kind estate parcel adjoining conservation land. $699,000/L2733
Two building lots offered as a package. Open meadow settings of 2.03 and 2.49 acres make for one large estate lot or keep as stand alone lots. $140,000 for both!/L2303
Build your dream home on this beautiful pastoral lot. It is south facing - perfect for solar. A seasonal brook runs along the edge of the property. Set on a peaceful country road in the sought after Richmond school district. Just minutes away from Tanglewood and all the Berkshire attractions. $199,000/L2856
LENOX
TYRINGHAM
LANESBORO
Price Just Reduced! Excellent Lenox opportunity for one estate parcel or with over 700 feet of road frontage, pursue potential development! $139,000/ L2842
Build your dream home on a quiet Tyringham culde-sac. All home sites are at least 5 acres ensuring maximum privacy for all. Minutes to Lee and Monterey, but the serenity will make you think you are miles away from it all! $164,500/L2832
Build your dream home on this tranquil wooded setting, intermittent stream and spring, mixed mature hardwoods located at the base of Mount Greylock State Reservation. This land is partially cleared, has passed perc testing, an approved 4 bedroom septic design and is fully surveyed. $54,900/L2906
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Scenic road across from Mt. Greylock State Reservation. Partially cleared, previously perced. This 1.6 acre building lot can be purchased individually or offered with one or two additional adjoining lots. Each lot $47,900. L2806/L2807/L2808
Wonderful four-acre building lot in Becket Woods. Extensive walking/hiking trails, community ponds for fishing and swimming. There is a year-round stream on the back of this wooded lot. $30,000/ L2513
Create your own country home in Ballyhoo Estates. Three lots to choose from…4.96 acres $28,000, 6.06 acres $34,000, 11.02 acres $62,000/L2810/L2811/L2812
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44 Westview Dr, Dalton, MA 01226
38 Kirkwood Dr, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Desirable Dalton neighborhood with incredible mountain and sunset views. This 2500 sq ft home has a unique open floor plan, bright rooms with high ceilings, 1st & 2nd floor master suites, nice dinning & formal living rooms with expansive family room with gas fireplace. Centrally located just minutes to shopping & downtown Pittsfield. Close to cultural attractions, ski resorts & theaters. More photos to come. $379,000
This incredible piece of property in the heart of the Berkshire is 134 acres of commercial land. Currently operating as a 18 hole golf coarse with pristine views and a majestic setting. Club house with full bar, commercial kitchen & locker rooms. Multiple out buildings with shop. All machinery & equipment to operate the golf coarse included. $1,400,000
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5 Lindsay Dr, Dalton, MA 01226
37 Bracelan Ct, Lenox, MA 01240
Beautiful Center Hall Colonial sits atop a well-cared neighborhood ready for you to move in. This home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Prepare dinner on the large center island in your cherry kitchen, then escape through the sliders to your new expanded deck and private yard. Later, relax in the living room by the marble fireplace, or join the family in the finished basement that double as a family/ game room. $339,000
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Updates galore!! This beautiful home has many recently completed major projects 2019 New siding, front door package, exterior lighting, fixtures & gutters, 2018 Trex deck & railings, 2014 Pella windows, Montery Masonry stone fireplace, updated kitchen with granite and appliances, beautifully remodeled master bathroom. Five bedrooms in this spacious home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Just minutes to downtown Lenox and all Berkhsire cultural venues. Currently in VRBO and showings must be coordinated around when property is vacant. Please try to give plenty of advanced notice. $514,900
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809 East St, Lenox, MA 01240 Berkshires! Lenox MA Contemporary - In the heart of the Berkshire’s this home has been impeccably maintained, offers a flexible floor plan with open spaces, and sits on a large private lot. Just minutes to town center, Tanglewood, Barrington Stage, Jacob’s Pillow, Berkshire Theatre, and all the world class venues that make the Berkshires so special. Cherry floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings, stainless appliances, media room, office, and plenty of bedrooms for family and guests. Central A/C, cable, high speed internet (not available everywhere in the Berkshires), paved driveway, and public utilities. Revered Lenox Public schools make this a must see home for families with an eye toward quality education. One of the finest offerings on the market today!! $1,125,000
213 East St, Lenox, MA 01240 Charming & well maintained colonial walking distance to Lenox Memorial HS This home has a private setting, open kitchen design, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, wood floors throughout 1st floor expanded deck with pool, finished lower level & game room, 4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths is ideal for a family Close to cultural attractions & downtown Lenox. $469,000
110 Elmore Dr, Dalton, MA 01226
60 Livingston Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Unique multi-level home with a beautiful private and serene back yard. Located on the cul-de-sac. Enter the home to the formal living room, then take a couple of steps up to the main floor where you find an open formal dining room and family room, a beautiful kitchen with sliders to a huge deck. Enjoy the front porch or hide out back in the gazebo. Take a path to the Appalachian trail or just walk in the woods on state property. This home offers central air, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and a lower level finished great room. $449,000
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0 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254
Beautiful wooded lot with stream and easy access. Surveyed & perc tested ready to build. Close to Richmond Pond. This parcel acr $110,000 is 18 acres.
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Charming home in great SE neighborhood. 1400 sq ft, 3 bedroom with some updates, a little TLC will make this a great home for someone. 2 car garage, close to downtown. $165,000
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Simply stunning!
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This remarkable property designed by John Bednarski and inspired by the iconic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, includes the main house, a retreat/cabin with radiant floor, detached guest suite, potting/machine shed, oversized two-car garage, and a workshop.
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Overlooking Barlett Brook, the home incorporates beautiful natural materials both inside & out: cedar & copper exterior, slate roof & floors, old-growth cherry cabinetry and floors, and Ashfield stone. Architect-designed built-in furniture enhances every room; custom light fixtures & the fireplace surround reflect the design. Ipe decks, gorgeous master suite, open living area, and so much more. Beautiful 13+ acre setting offers privacy and peace, yet is an easy drive to the Berkshires. Country living at its finest! Schedule a showing today! Offered at $849,000.
259 Prospect St., Plainfield, MA Rachel Simpson, Goggins Real Estate
413-386-8234
LIST PRICE: $249,900 Well-maintained 3 Bedroom Split-Level Home Well-maintained Spilt-level 3 bedroom 1 and 1/2 Baths. Updated kitchen, private yard with inground pool. Close to all major Berkshire cultural attractions and downtown Lee shopping district.
145 Theresa Ter., Lee, MA 01238 LIST PRICE: $334,500
For those with memories to make
Well-maintained classic colonial/private neighborhood, centrally located!!! Classic colonial with stately front portico located in a very desirable neighborhood! Centrally located to Berkshire cultural attractions and easy access to Massachusetts Turnpike. This well-maintained home offers 4 bedrooms & 2 baths, beautiful hardwood floors & large windows making this a bright & sunny home. Very nice floor plan w/oversized 2-car attached garage, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, den, fireplaced living room, front foyer & half bath on first floor. Second floor offers large master bedroom, 3 additional large bedrooms and full bathroom. Large basement w/access to garage. Private backyard & patio. Beautiful mountain views & close to Lee Beach on Laurel Lake makes this an ideal home for the “Berkshire Lifestyle’’! More photos coming soon!
611 Lanesboro Rd, Cheshire $554,900 | 4 Beds | 2/1 Bath | 3.36 Acres | 227880 BERKSHIRE MOUNTAIN WATERFRONT
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A one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a true log cabin in Williamstown. Glorious views in a prime location, close to all Williamstown has to offer; Clark Art, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williams College and much more! A quick 15 min. ride to Mass MoCA and downtown attractions in North Adams, and close to Jiminy Peak for skiing in the winter! First floor boasts a big kitchen and open Dining and Living Room with a 1st floor master suite with walk-in closet and full bath with jetted tub. Second floor has 4 good sized bedrooms and each one has its own 3/4 bathroom. Lower level has huge family room with yet another master suite with master bath with another jetted tub. Home has special permit for a bed and breakfast which prior owners ran successfully! $599,000. Call Sue Colvin, 603.493.1952, to
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Asking $99,900 51 IMPERIAL STREET, LANESBORO D ER T UN TRAC CON
Pontoosuc lake house. Lovely two bedroom home with shared lake access and a dock. Completely updated with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, new floors, and more. Large storage shed for toys. Buy as an investment or live there year round. Owner currently rents out from MayOctober on weekends and is totally booked.
Asking $219,900
Dalton Pine Crest Estates 8-room, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with first floor master bedroom suite, open floor plan, cathedral ceiling great room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, first floor laundry, two-car garage.
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Split-level home located just outside of town, distance views, 2-car attached garage, master bedroom/bathroom up with cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms and a bath down, updated oak cabinet kitchen, dining room, sunroom, some wood floors. $207,000
neighborhood. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, oak cabinet Kitchen/Dining room with island, gas stove, wood floors and carpets, vinyl siding, vinyl windows, newer roof, new, attached garage. $232,900
Call Charles at 413-358-5524
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Nice 2 apartment flat, upstairs apartment 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors. First floor apartment 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer roof, electrical and heating system. 2-car garage and a barn, on almost an acre lot. $229,900
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PITTSFIELD
LENOX
• South Pond Farm Condominium • 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms • Access to Richmond Pond, inground pool, tennis courts • Central location • Fireplace • Finished walkout, lower level • 1-car garage $489,900
• Spacious and comfortable home on 1.5± acres • Light filled • 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms • Triple-sided fireplace • Wrap-around deck • Close to many popular cultural attractions $489,000
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• Fantastic mid-century home on 2.3 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Lots of character • Many significant investments through the years $449,000
• Modern reproduction Greek Revival • Stylish and comfortable 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Great location • Move right in! $465,000
• Charming cape-style home on 1.7 acres • Wood-burning fireplace • Library • Spacious deck • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths $359,000
• Walk-to-downtown craftsman • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Gorgeous hardwood and details $189,000
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WEST STOCKBRIDGE
PITTSFIELD
• Country cape with 4 bed/3 baths • 3 season porch • 2-car garage • Excellent location $295,000
• Live in the village • Charming cape with 3 bed/2 baths • 2-car garage • Town water and sewer $289,000
• SE ranch on corner lot • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms • Central AC • Natural gas $229,900
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Find great tips for home buyers, home sellers and residents on all things ‘home’, from the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS.
Most homeowners spend a lot of time working on their yard once spring arrives, allowing them to finally get outside in the sunshine after a long winter. However, according to the National Association of REALTORS® consumer-facing site HouseLogic, the time you should really focus on that lawn work is now. While fall yard work isn’t as much fun as in the spring, it is necessary. It’s hard work, but here are the four basic steps. 1. Aeration: Get rid of lawn thatch and provide room for new grass to spread without competition from spring weeds. Aeration tools pull up plugs of grass and soil, breaking up compacted turf. That allows water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach roots, and gives seeds room to sprout. If kids frequently play on your lawn, plan to aerate twice a year — fall and spring. If your lawn is just for show, then aerate once a year — and maybe even once every other year.
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Your Lawn’s Make-It or Break-It Season—Fall?
A hand-aerating tool ($20), which looks like a pitchfork with hollow tines, is labor-intensive and meant for unplugging small sections of grass. Gas-powered aerating machines (rental, $20/hour) are about the size of a big lawn mower, and are good for working entire lawns. Bring some muscle when you pick up your rental: they are heavy and can be hard to lift into your vehicle! 2. Seeding: Fall, when the soil temperature is about 55 degrees, is the best time to seed your lawn because turf roots grow vigorously in fall and winter. If you want a lush lawn, don’t cheap out on the seed. Bags of inexpensive seed ($35 for 15 pounds) often contain hollow husks, weed seed, and annual rye grass seed, which grows until the first frost then drops dead. Splurge on the good stuff ($55 for 15 pounds of Kentucky Bluegrass seed), which resists drought, disease, and insects. Water your new seed every day for 10 to 20 days until it germinates.
4. Mulching Instead of raking leaves, run over them a couple of times with your mower to grind them into mulch. The shredded leaves protect grass from winter wind and desiccation. An added bonus — shredded leaves decompose into yummy organic matter to feed grass roots. A mulching blade ($10) that attaches to your mower will grind the leaves even finer. Courtesy of HouseLogic: www.houselogic.com
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3. Fertilizing A late fall fertilization — before the first frost — helps your grass survive a harsh winter and encourages it to grow green and lush in spring. Make your last fertilization of the year count, look for nitrogen-rich fertilizers, which promote shoot and root growth.
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You’ve Got Questions? Lynn has answers.
BREATHE… by Lynn Arseneau
Dear Lynn,
I’ve been a Realtor for 33 years. People frequently ask for my advice and opinions, and by sharing those questions and answers with you, I hope to offer some helpful information.
shape and decided not to have a home inspection and save several hundred dollars. Is this a good idea if the house looks like it’s been well maintained?
Dear Lynn,
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So here’s the thing. Our house is assessed at $288,500 and a real estate agent did a market evaluation and came up with $309,000. I went on the internet and found that Zillow and Trulia say $416,800 and $351, 560. What’s the deal here? Does anyone know what they’re doing? Should I go with the internet value?
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My wife and I just accepted a terrific offer on our home! It is for $9000.00 more than what we were asking! After our initial excitement wore off our agent said she hoped it would appraise. Ouch! What happens if the appraised value comes in too low?
Andy’s Friend Dear Andy,
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Jeff and Haley
Golda K. Dear Jeff and Haley,
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Dear Golda,
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So, here’s the thing, NO! These websites are not local to each real estate market. They are third party real estate websites. Websites like these will give estimates of home values for homes anywhere in the United States. So if you think about it why would you want to put faith in an estimate from someone with offices in San Francisco or Augusta, Maine or Florida? These sites use computer generated information and have no idea of the area, area market conditions, neighborhood, improvements and condition of the home etc. I can only imagine how disappointing it is to “think” that your Zestimate is correct when it’s way off base. Trust an experienced real estate professional to prepare a detailed Market Evaluation for your property. It should contain similar properties that have sold recently in your area and what is for sale now so that you can see what your competition will be. She will review it with you and together, weighing all the variables, you can arrive at an asking price. Just one more thing I’ll share with you. I did a Zestimate on my own home out of curiosity. One HUGE thing the report included that I was shocked at was comparing my home to homes in a totally different town! Now, who’s estimate do you trust?
The bank appraiser is responsible for being sure the home’s value covers the amount of the loan that the buyer is applying for. They also check for any repairs that are required for an FHA or VA type loan. So, if the appraisal comes in too low the seller must agree to sell the home for what the appraiser determines as the acceptable value in order for that loan to go through. Another option is that the buyer could end up making up the difference between the purchase price and the appraised value. This isn’t really a popular solution as buyers will not want to pay more for a home than their appraiser is valuing it at. Worse case is the transaction is cancelled. The seller should think carefully about this possibility as there is a good chance this may happen again with a new buyer. Rarely, but it’s happened; the sellers agent may offer the Market Evaluation they prepared for the property to help support the sales price. The appraisal may then be challenged and re-calculated to include any information that would make a difference. Dear Lynn,
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A friend of mine recently bought a house. He told me that the house was in great
Lynn Arseneau, CBR, GRI, ABR, CRS, is affiliated with Signature Associates in Pittsfield, MA For more info, visit LynnMovesYou.com or HomesInTheBerkshires.com
Good question. Everyone wants to save money but sometimes it’s not the best decision. Realtors must give buyers a brochure called Home Inspector Facts for Consumers. This information can help the consumer make the decision to inspect or not. Remember the house may look great from what you can see but you don’t know anything about what you can’t see. This is most likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Be wise. Remember the movie “The Money Pit”? You certainly don’t want that nightmare! Dear Lynn,
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I’ve never owned a home before; I’m a wreck thinking about it! What happens if the roof leaks? What if water gets in the basement when I’m not home and the furnace gets wet and stops working and all the pipes freeze and there’s no heat? If I lose electricity all my food will spoil and I won’t be able to charge my cell phone to call for help. Full of Angst Angie Hi Angie
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Have you tried deep breathing and Yoga? Might not be a bad idea for a while. Let me know how that works for you and then we’ll start looking for houses.
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If you have a question, email: Lynn@LynnMovesYou.com or call
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Pat DeGroat Associate/CBA Cell 413-822-3956
Penney Cardonnel Broker/Owner, CBR 413-822-2385
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Savoy Log Ranch S-1024 $392,000
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Michele Purcell Associate Cell: 413-441-2879
Pittsfield Two-Family S-1020 $129,000
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Pittsfield Commercial Building S-960 $350,000
127 Elm St., Pittsfield Phone (413) 443-3441
Toni Marie Gage Broker/Owner 413-822-5444
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Pittsfield Colonial $210,000
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2.37 Acres • $25,000 Call Mark
Pittsfield Cape S-1012 $169,900
Pittsfield Ranch S-1003 $118,000
North Adams Cape S-1010 $104,900
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North Adams Colonial S-1009 $75,000 Call Michele Purcell
Peru
13.67 Acres • $225,000 Call Laura
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2 Acres • $74,000 Call Deb