$295,000
$4K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $1,954/month

Total Views 38,130
21 Acres
$14,048 Price per Acre
914,760 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Pasture
  • 21 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Elevated Lot

About This Lot

21 ACRES IN NORTH COUNTY A substantial corner parcel with long frontage on both Scott & Kessler Roads, sited between BNRC conservation land and a portion of Mt Greylock St. Reservation. The land unfolds naturally: meadow at the entrance, mature forest beyond, a substantial brook flowing from protected uplands, and a rising ridge offering elevation & potential views.
Zoned R-A (2-acre min; 200' frontage), the parcel provides flexibility for a private hillside home, family compound, or potential future division subject to approvals. A small existing home and well infrastructure sit toward the lower portion of the property, offering a starting point for renovation or replacement. Close to Mt Greylock, Williamstown, MassMoca & Pittsfield. Views + Privacy + 21 Acres only $299k The Development Opportunity
The strategic positioning tells a compelling story: 21 acres with substantial Scott Road and Kessler Road frontage in R-A zoning, where subdivision possibilities meet premium location. Just 2 miles from Mt. Greylock's 12,500 acres and trail network, this represents the rare opportunity to build your ideal home on choice elevated sites while retaining subdivision potential for future flexibility or investment recovery. The existing structure occupies the least desirable portion of the property, leaving the best building sitesalong the ridge with views, near the brook, or within the sunny meadowavailable for thoughtful development.
The Natural Asset
What makes this land exceptional goes beyond its development metrics. A tributary of Town Brook winds through the property, creating the kind of water feature that defines premium recreational land. The established trail system reveals decades of careful stewardshipwide, well-maintained paths that connect open meadows to mature forest. These trails currently provide access throughout the property's diverse terrain, from sunny field edges to deep woodland corridors where centuries-old trees create natural cathedral spaces.
The Strategic Location
Positioned between existing state forest and BNRC conservation land, this property represents a rare opportunity to influence landscape connectivity in the region. For developers, this protected context ensures long-term value and limited future density nearby. For conservation-minded buyers, it offers the chance to preserve critical habitat linkage and protect established recreational infrastructure that serves the broader trail network.
The Cultural Context
Beyond the immediate recreational access, this location provides exceptional proximity to the Berkshires' premier cultural destinations. Williamstown's world-renowned Clark Art Institute, Williams College, and prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival create a sophisticated cultural environment, while MASS MoCA in nearby North Adams offers cutting-edge contemporary art. The region's theatrical scene thrives with venues like Barrington Stage Company and Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, providing year-round performance opportunities. Vermont skiing is easily accessible for winter recreation, while the college towns of Williamstown and Pittsfield offer dining, shopping, and intellectual stimulation that sophisticated buyers increasingly demand.
The Choice
The expansive meadow provides immediate building opportunities with potential mountain views, while the forested sections offer privacy and established beauty. The substantial brook creates both recreational value and natural boundaries for thoughtful land planning. Whether envisioning residential development, recreational preservation, or conservation acquisition, this property provides the foundation for multiple futures.
Some land waits to be shaped. Other land, like these 21 acres, has already demonstrated its potential through decades of natural development and careful stewardship. The established trails, the healthy brook ecosystem, the balance of field and forestall represent amenities that would cost hundreds of thousands to recreate elsewhere. Offered at $299,000 | 21 acres | Lanesborough, Massachusetts
Extensive Scott Road frontage | Established trail system | Brook frontage | Open fields and mature forest | Adjacent to protected conservation land

Listing Agent

Chapin Fish

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON License #9075640 Listed on: 09/20/2025

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Co-Listing Agent

Shannon Margraf

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON License #009527227

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,997

Lot Details

  • 21 Acre Lot
  • Elevated Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Zoning described as Agricultural, Residential

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Hills

Schools

  • Lanesboro Elementary School
  • Mount Greylock Reg. Middle School
  • Mount Greylock Reg. High School

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Shared Well

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,997

Lot Details

21 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Land
  • Directions: From Rte 7, take a right on Scott Rd, bear right again and property is on the left.
  • Lot Features: Corner, Wooded, Adj to Protected Ld, Pasture
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 110139
  • Co List Office Phone: 413-528-4192
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 110139
  • Co List Office Phone: 413-528-4192
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • View: Hill/Mountain, Scenic
  • Exterior Features: Stream, Trees, Views

Utilities

  • Sewer: None
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Greylock Reg.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 914760.0
  • Zoning Description: Agricultural, Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3997.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1840

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lanesboro
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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 $3,997 $238,900 $105,300 $133,600
2024 $3,684 $216,600 $100,400 $116,200
2023 $3,827 $216,600 $100,400 $116,200
2022 $3,639 $190,500 $100,400 $90,100
2021 $3,723 $183,600 $100,400 $83,200
2020 $3,627 $175,400 $96,900 $78,500
2019 $3,915 $173,000 $96,900 $76,100
2018 $3,687 $172,300 $96,900 $75,400
2017 $3,562 $170,500 $95,500 $75,000
2016 $3,268 $168,800 $94,600 $74,200
2015 $3,189 $168,000 $94,600 $73,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/08/2026 07/08/26 Price Changed $295,000 -1.3% --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $299,000 +12.8% --
10/31/2023 10/31/23 Sold $265,000 -11.4% $300 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Price Changed $299,000 -5.1% $338 / Sq Ft
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Price Changed $315,000 -13.7% $356 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Price Changed $365,000 -8.5% $413 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Sale $399,000 -- $451 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $265,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Chapin Fish

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

(844) 431-4687

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