$237,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

198 Howland Ave Adams, MA 01220

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,218 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace
  • View of Hills
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Selling as is motivated

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Nicholas

STEEPLEVIEW REALTY - N. ADAMS License #9509372 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Christian Garner

NOCHER REALTY License #9584903

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,561

Year Built

  • 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,218 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Views of Hills
  • Storm Doors
  • Built-In Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Hoosac Valley Elementary School
  • Hoosac Valley Middle & High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Outbuilding

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,561

Year Built

1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Cape
  • Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm, 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: house nextdoor to Bounti fare Restaurant
  • Marketing Headline: Cape-style home offers a fantastic opportunity
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Views: Distant, Hill/Mountain
  • Estimated Year Built: 1947
  • Right Of Way: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1947

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Basement: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Fireplace (s)
  • Floor: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1218.00
  • Stove Permit: Unk
  • Total Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Bus-Public, Deciduous Shade Trees, Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile, Mature Landscaping, Outbuilding, Bus-School
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 60 Amp
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Cable Available, DSL Available
  • Sewer: Public
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Public
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Central AC, Wood Stove, Forced Air

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hoosac Valley Elementary
  • Middle School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School
  • High School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.30
  • Total Assessed Value: 204000.00
  • Assessed Year: 2025.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Map Ref: ADAMM1010B0000LOOO50
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 45+75.07+140+75.86+141.13+75.86
  • Easement: No
  • Survey: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3561.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hoosac Valley Elementary
  • High School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School
  • Middle School: Hoosac Valley Middle & High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Dubis Virginia H
Bought by
Ostrowski Mathew and Ostrowski Ashley V
Seller's Agent
Christina Nicholas
STEEPLEVIEW REALTY - N. ADAMS
Buyer's Agent
Christian Garner
NOCHER REALTY
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
10.23%
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-67.98%
Original Mortgage
$227,160
Outstanding Balance
$226,967
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$13,053
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $237,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $227,160 FHA
Closed $25,000 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $237,000 +10.2% $195 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $215,000 -- $177 / 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 $3,470 $204,000 $45,300 $158,700
2024 $3,268 $186,300 $42,400 $143,900
2023 $3,046 $164,200 $39,100 $125,100
2022 $2,968 $142,100 $34,000 $108,100
2021 $2,071 $128,400 $34,000 $94,400
2020 $3,458 $128,200 $34,300 $93,900
2019 $2,742 $128,200 $34,300 $93,900
2018 $2,807 $126,400 $34,300 $92,100
2017 $2,701 $126,400 $34,300 $92,100
2016 $2,355 $110,100 $34,300 $75,800
2015 $2,312 $108,200 $36,100 $72,100
2014 $2,159 $108,200 $36,100 $72,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 246550

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: ADAM-000101-000000-000005