$165,000
SOLD DEC 9, 2022

42 Berkshire Rd Becket, MA 01223

1 Bed
1 Bath
592 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Private Beach
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Docks
  • Access To Lake
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2022

Newly top-to-bottom renovated Berkshire cabin nestled into one of the more private lots within the Mountain Grove Association. Private Beach access at Shaw Pond included. Beach is within 2 minutes walking distance from the home. Beautiful year round running stream and 2 pear trees right next to the house. Brand new knotty pine interior walls, new butcher block countertops with new stovetop; updated bathroom. Wood floors. High speed internet access (Whip City Fiber) being installed in the neighborhood right now. Jacob's Pillow cultural hub 2 miles from the home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Conboy

JACOB'S LADDER REALTY License #9564657 Listed on: 09/25/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Barnes

LIFEGUARD REALTY INC License #70623

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $409

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Interior Lot

Property Views

  • Water
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 592 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Docks
  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Nessacus Regional Middle School
  • Wahconah Regional High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available

Community Details

  • Mandatory Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$409

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Cabin | Other | Cottage
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Condition: Recently Renovated
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: From Lee Mass Pike exit take route 20 east ~5 miles to the corner of route 8 and route 20. Take a right on to Route 8 south and continue about a mile to the mountain grove association sign on the right with the beach on left.
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • Views: Seasonal | Water
  • Estimated Year Built: 1940
  • Right Of Way: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Basement: Crawl, Piers
  • Insulation: Fiberglass | Foam
  • Interior Amenities: Interior Balcony | Skylight(s) | Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor: Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 592.00
  • Stove Permit: No
  • Total Rooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Bus-School | Trash Private | Landscaped | Lighting | Dock
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Waterfront: Brook | Pond | Private Beach | Lake Access | Close to Water
  • Waterfront Lake Pond Name: Shaw Pond
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl | Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Private
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 100 Amp
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Fiber Optic Availabl
  • Sewer: None
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Private | Well
  • Well Detail: Drilled
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Water Conservation: Gray Water System
  • Heat Cool Vent: Ceiling Fan | Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Fee Includes: Road Maintenance | Trash Removal | Use of Facilities | Snow Removal
  • H O A Community Fees H O A Fee: 40.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • Middle School: Nessacus Regional
  • High School: Wahconah Regional

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.08
  • Land Use: Hobby Farm
  • Lot Description: Interior
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Map Ref: M204 L177
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 ft x 60 ft
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Unk

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Windows: Energy Star Rated

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 409.00
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Wahconah Regional
  • Middle School: Nessacus Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2024
Sold by
Larsen Keith A
Bought by
Keith A Larsen Ret and Larsen
Current Estimated Value
$184,135

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2022
Closed on
Dec 7, 2022
Sold by
Conboy Michael
Bought by
Larsen Keith A
Seller's Agent
Mike Conboy
JACOB'S LADDER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Charles Barnes
LIFEGUARD REALTY INC
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.37%
Views
137

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Carmel Jeffrey W
Bought by
Conboy Michael

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2018
Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Maloney Mary C
Bought by
Carmel Jeffrey W
Seller's Agent
Ginger Conner
RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cristian Sanchez
COHEN & WHITE ASSOCIATES
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$73,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-8.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2005
Sold by
Szydziak Carol and Szydziak Edward J
Bought by
Maloney Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2003
Sold by
Szydziak Edward J
Bought by
Maloney Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,761
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $165,000 None Available
Deed $165,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $40,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $40,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $73,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $8,000 --
Warranty Deed $73,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $55,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $49,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $8,761 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/09/2022 12/09/22 Sold $165,000 -2.4% $279 / Sq Ft
11/09/2022 11/09/22 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2022 09/25/22 For Sale $169,000 +131.5% $285 / Sq Ft
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Sold $73,000 -8.6% $123 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2018 07/02/18 For Sale $79,900 -- $135 / 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 $1,314 $150,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,381 $141,400 $7,300 $134,100
2023 $411 $38,200 $6,300 $31,900
2022 $679 $36,700 $6,400 $30,300
2020 $679 $61,300 $6,400 $54,900
2019 $416 $37,600 $6,400 $31,200
2018 $409 $37,600 $6,400 $31,200
2017 $396 $37,600 $6,400 $31,200
2016 $393 $37,600 $6,400 $31,200
2015 $393 $37,600 $6,400 $31,200
2014 $393 $37,600 $6,400 $31,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 238947

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: BECK-002040-001770