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Outdoorsy living in the forests of Savoy
Savoy is a small town in the forested hills of Massachusetts' Berkshire County. For much of its history, the sawmill industry took advantage of Savoy's densely wooded habitat. Today, the sawmills are gone, leaving an expanse of state forests and mountain lakes. "People here are outdoorsy; they're fishermen, skiers, hikers. That kind of lifestyle," says Realtor Diane Thorson with William Pitt Sotheby's, who's been selling in Berkshire County and Western Massachusetts since 2022. Many of these woodland towns have become escapes for people from the coast, but Savoy remains a truly rural location. "Some of these areas in the mountains of Western Mass and Upstate New York have become high-end destinations," says Thorson. "But Savoy is still very relaxed." There isn't much out here besides cabins and trees, and that's exactly what residents come for.
South Pond in Savoy is part of the Savoy Mountain State Forest and offers camping, fishing, boating, and hiking.
Savoy offers rustic vistas and rural character to its residents.
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Cabins and farmhouses with acreage
Savoy still has the typical living spaces of a New England mountain town. Cabins and farmhouses are tucked in woods off country roads. Buyers can find different amounts of space based on their desired lifestyle. "You have people looking out here for a second place just to be in the outdoors," says Thorson. "Then, you've got people looking to move out here to live the full-time rural lifestyle with lots of land and animals." The median home price is about $285,000. Most of the secluded cabins and 1800s farmhouses are around the median. Options with 10-plus acres and an auxiliary barn can cost closer to $350,000.
A traditional American farmhouse style home is typical of Savoy.
Homes in Savoy are usually found on large parcels with surrounding woodlands.
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Hiking, fishing and skiing in the Berkshires
The Berkshires are best known as a haven of outdoor activity, and Savoy is a perfect example. The woodsy community is close to the Savoy Mountain State Forest, Windsor State Forest, nature preserves and other expanses of wooded wilderness. Hikers can access miles of trails and take extensive treks to sites like Balance Rock and Tannery Falls. There are large mountain ponds throughout the area, like Bog Pond and South Pond, where people can fish and paddle. During the winter, skiing and snowmobiling become the popular activities. This could be cross-country or on slopes like Stump Sprouts Ski Touring Center.
Bog Pond in Savoy offers residents pleasant fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
Whitewater rafting along the Deerfield river is popular among both tourists and residents of Savoy.
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Moving between North Berkshire and Hoosac Valley schools
Because of Savoy's rural location, the only school in the immediate area is Emma L. Miller Elementary, rated a C by Niche. It teaches kindergarten through sixth grade and is part of the North Berkshire School Union. "If students are staying here for middle and high school, they go to Hoosac Valley Schools in Adams," says Thorson. The Hoosac Valley Regional School District receives a C-plus from Niche. Hoosac Valley Middle and High is the school students move on to, and it also earns a C-plus.
Emma L. Miller Elementary School in Savoy rates a Niche score of C.
The Hoosac Valley Middle and high School are in a modern building on the south edge of Adams.
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One shop in town and supermarkets in Adams
Mountain Top Country Meats is the only shop in the town of Savoy. This butchery was started by Mike Dolle, a Western Massachusetts native, who grew up summering on his grandparents' farm. The shop only sources from local farmers, knowing the importance of what goes into properly raising animals. They offer cuts of meat, prepared items and catering services. Groceries, restaurants and other necessities can be found in Adams, 8 miles west.
Prepared meats like sausages and flavored chicken, Mountain Top Meats in Savoy has a dedicated following.
Adams Hometown Markets is a delightful grocery store in Adams that offers fresh and healthful food.
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Fifty-five miles to Springfield and Albany
Adams is just a few miles away, but the nearest larger town is Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 20 miles south on state Route 8. Savoy is equidistant between the nearest larger cities: Springfield, Massachusetts, and Albany, New York. Springfield is 55 miles southeast and Albany is 55 miles west. The nearest airports are also in Albany and Springfield. Many buyers look in this area for a seasonal retreat from Boston, which is 135 miles east.
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On average, homes in Savoy, MA sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Savoy, MA over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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