NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Birch Ln Becket, MA 01223

Estimated Value: $364,000 - $407,685

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,040 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 30, 2017

Last sale price $175,500 $58 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,294/month

209 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Beach
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Access To Lake
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of January 2017

Just in time for the Berkshire summer. Year round 4 bedroom, 2 bath with over 3,000 feet of living and entertaining space. Includes a large open kitchen and family room, plus separate dining and living rooms. A large sun room offers outdoor dining or relaxation. And just a 3 minute stroll down the lane to the lake and private sandy beach. $325/year HOA fee for road maintenance, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Sefcik

PIRETTI REAL ESTATE License #9520238. Listed on: 05/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Sefcik

PIRETTI REAL ESTATE License #9520238. Listed on: 05/17/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,738

Year Built

  • 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.47

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Becket Washington Elementary School
  • Nessacus Regional Middle School
  • Wahconah Regional High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Access To Lake
  • Private Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,738

Year Built

1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Other
  • Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: Maint St (RT 8) in Becket to Beach Rd (Center Lake Estates). Birch Lane is a right off of Beach Rd.
  • Marketing Headline: Center Lake Estates Year Round Enjoyment
  • Property Use Stat: Vacation/Second
  • Estimated Year Built: 1962
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Range, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Bulk head
  • Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window | Skylight(s) | Vaulted Ceilings | Sun Room | Fireplace (s)
  • Floor: Carpet | Linoleum
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3040.00
  • Total Rooms: 9

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles | Fiberglass
  • Waterfront: Lake Access | Private Beach
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp | Circuit Breaker
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Well
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Forced Air | Wood Stove

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Includes: Road Maintenance

Schools

  • Elementary School: Becket Washington
  • Middle School: Nessacus Regional
  • High School: Wahconah Regional

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.47
  • Total Assessed Value: 262000.00
  • Assessed Year: 2015.00
  • Map Ref: 211.0:0157
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 21,319
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2738.00
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Becket Washington
  • High School: Wahconah Regional
  • Middle School: Nessacus Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2015
Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Brennan Violet L
Bought by
Latham Robert S and Latham Mary K
Seller's Agent
Dave Sefcik
PIRETTI REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Dave Sefcik
PIRETTI REAL ESTATE
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$175,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,400
-31.15%
Current Estimated Value
$378,526

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,026
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.28%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Outstanding Balance
$116,894
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,779

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2013
Sold by
Brennan James P
Bought by
Brennan Violet L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Latham Robert S $175,500 --
Brennan Violet L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Latham Robert S $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2017 01/30/17 Sold $175,500 -31.1% $58 / Sq Ft
12/12/2015 12/12/15 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2015 05/17/15 For Sale $254,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,444 $279,000 $14,400 $264,600
2024 $2,842 $290,900 $16,300 $274,600
2023 $2,681 $249,200 $14,200 $235,000
2022 $2,099 $183,800 $18,800 $165,000
2020 $2,099 $189,400 $18,700 $170,700
2019 $2,048 $185,000 $18,700 $166,300
2018 $2,453 $225,700 $18,700 $207,000
2017 $2,374 $225,200 $18,700 $206,500
2016 $2,741 $262,000 $18,700 $243,300
2015 $2,738 $262,000 $18,700 $243,300
2014 $2,735 $262,000 $18,700 $243,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dave Sefcik

    PIRETTI REAL ESTATE

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 210974

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: BECK-002110-001570-C000000

Massachusetts Berkshire County Becket 01223

17 Birch Ln, Becket, MA

This home is located at 17 Birch Ln, Becket, MA 01223 since 17 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $391,921, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 17 Birch Ln is a home located in Berkshire County with nearby schools including Wahconah Regional High School.

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