$569,000
$44K PRICE DROP

1196 Bancroft Rd Becket, MA 01223

Estimated payment $3,497/month

Total Views 15,708
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,496 Sq Ft
$228 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Water Access
  • 3.19 Acre Lot
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Pond View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Located on the east side of Becket is this beautiful home with a spring fed swimming pond and year round brook running directly thru the middle of the lot. One owner home that has been maintained and updated with the following: Broadband, roof, porch, kitchen, flooring, baths and lower level. Three large bedrooms on second level and open kitchen/living room on first floor. The lower level is utilized as an office and playroom. Separate entrance and driveway could easily accommodate a home office setting. Stonewall lined driveway and walkways are just a few of the special details of this property. Surrounded by woods creates the most private setting that you could wish for. One attached garage and a second garage/shed or convert to a studio. Best of the Berkshires can be yours!

Listing Agent

Susan Deacon

RE/MAX Compass Listed on: 04/15/2025

RE/MAX Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,157

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3.19 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Pond Views
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish

Outdoor Features

  • Private Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Becket Washingt Elementary School
  • Craneville Middle School
  • Wahconah High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Generator Hookup
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Property is near schools
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lightly Traveled Road On The Becket/Middlefield Side Of Town. Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 412
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:4120 L:001200000,3231891

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,157

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Subdivision Name: Lightly traveled road on the Becket/Middlefield side of town.
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 247
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 364
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 64
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Low Flow Toilet, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 64
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Low Flow Toilet, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 156
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 364
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Slider, Closet - Double
  • Room Kitchen Area: 182
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 364
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled, Slider
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1996
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Living Area: 2496
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN1149
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 227.96
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 227.96
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass - Batts

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 700
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Stream, River, Pond, Frontage, Direct Access, Private, Lake/Pond, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:4120 L:001200000,3231891
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.19
  • Lot Size Area: 3.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 138956
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 328

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4157
  • Tax Book Number: 1339
  • Tax Lot: 412
  • Tax Map Number: 022

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • Waterview: Dock/Mooring, Pond, Private

MLS Schools

  • High School: Wahconah
  • Elementary School: Becket Washingt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Craneville

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,157 $474,600 $24,100 $450,500
2024 $4,339 $444,100 $23,100 $421,000
2023 $4,051 $376,500 $20,400 $356,100
2022 $3,033 $280,800 $26,100 $254,700
2020 $3,096 $279,400 $26,100 $253,300
2019 $2,837 $256,300 $26,100 $230,200
2018 $2,786 $256,300 $26,100 $230,200
2017 $2,701 $256,300 $26,100 $230,200
2016 $2,681 $256,300 $26,100 $230,200
2015 $2,678 $256,300 $26,100 $230,200
2014 $2,676 $256,300 $26,100 $230,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $569,000 -3.4% $228 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Price Changed $589,000 -3.0% $236 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Price Changed $607,000 -1.0% $243 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $613,000 -- $246 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $22,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $40,000 No Value Available
Open $120,035 No Value Available
Closed $96,000 No Value Available
Closed $40,000 No Value Available
Closed $8,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73359816

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BECK-004120-000120