$420,000
SOLD NOV 22, 2024

257 W Center Rd Otis, MA 01253

2 Beds
2 Baths
967 Sq Ft
2.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$434 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Multiple Garages
  • Deck
  • Seasonal View
  • 87,991 Sq Ft lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2024

This cherished and meticulously maintained home is ready for new memories to be made. as you enter the main living area you are greeted with a cathedral ceiling, living room and kitchen area complimented by a cozy wood stove.Walk through the dining area to a full bath and a bedroom. You will also be greeted by a recently built sunroom where you can sit to enjoy your morning coffee or evening read. Upstairs is another bedroom with a loft area for extra space. A partially finished basement and full bath allows for extra space for guests. The landscaped yard leads to a garage with a room above which is currently a workshop, but ready for your imagination. There is an additional garage for boat or vehicle storage as well as a shed. You can access the Knox Trail from the backyard for

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Margraf

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON License #009527227 Listed on: 06/30/2024

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Dunn

VENTURE REAL ESTATE, INC License #9560181

VENTURE REAL ESTATE, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,990

Year Built

  • 1985

Lot Details

  • 2.02 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 967 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Seasonal Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Multiple Garages
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Farmington River Elementary School
  • Choice Middle School
  • Choice High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Fiber Optics Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,990

Year Built

1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm, 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: Rte 23 to West Center Rd. House is the first house on the left past Pearl Rd.
  • Views: Seasonal
  • Estimated Year Built: 1985
  • Right Of Way: Unk, Yes
  • Property Water Features: Lake, Close to Water, Pond
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1985

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Finished-Partially, Interior Access, Walkout, Full
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Wiring, Interior Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Sun Room
  • Floor: Carpet, Wood, Linoleum
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 967.00
  • Total Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Bus-School, Deciduous Shade Trees, Outbuilding, Landscaped, Fenced-Partially, Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Waterfront Lake Pond Name: Otis Reservoir
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Garage: Carport, Multiple, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Fiber Optic Availabl
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Well
  • Well Detail: Drilled
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Forced Air, Wood Stove, Furnace

Schools

  • Elementary School: Farmington River
  • Middle School: Choice
  • High School: Choice

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 2.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87991.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: No
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 87991
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1990.01
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Farmington River
  • High School: Choice
  • Middle School: Choice

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Sargent Gordon L Est and Sargent
Bought by
Sargent Cayle G and Sargent Lawson T
Current Estimated Value
$429,141

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2022
Sold by
Sargent Gordon L and Sargent Pearl B
Bought by
Sargent Gordon L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Sargent Gordon L and Sargent Pearl B
Bought by
Sargent Gordon L and Sargent Pearl B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1983
Bought by
Sargent Gordon L and Sargent Pearl B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $23,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $315,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $420,000 -11.6% $434 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Price Changed $475,000 -5.0% $491 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Price Changed $499,900 -5.5% $517 / Sq Ft
07/01/2024 07/01/24 For Sale $529,000 -- $547 / 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 $2,104 $325,700 $42,500 $283,200
2024 $1,990 $307,100 $44,200 $262,900
2023 $1,622 $245,000 $40,300 $204,700
2022 $1,743 $224,900 $40,300 $184,600
2021 $1,637 $193,300 $40,300 $153,000
2020 $1,590 $190,700 $40,300 $150,400
2019 $1,579 $190,700 $40,300 $150,400
2018 $1,579 $190,700 $40,300 $150,400
2017 $1,541 $190,700 $40,300 $150,400
2016 $1,497 $190,700 $40,300 $150,400
2015 $1,619 $215,000 $37,900 $177,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 243773

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: 10 64