NOT LISTED FOR SALE

779 Bancroft Rd Becket, MA 01223

Becket Area

Estimated Value: $533,000 - $625,421

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,529 Sq Ft
$382/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 22, 2023

Last sale price $560,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,555 / mo

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Access To Lake
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1,960,200 Sq Ft lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2023

If you love the quiet and privacy of the country with the convenience of being able to access the Berkshires' most treasured cultural and outdoor adventure offerings, this quaint New England retreat located on 45 acres of beautiful forest featuring natural stands of flowering laurels, towering pines, colorful deciduous trees, and a year-round stream is a must see. Enter the property with a 1/4 mile private driveway that leads you to your oasis. No sign on property. No entry to property without permission from listing agent. With its balance of open loft area and cozy bedrooms, this 3 bedroom 2 bath log home has wonderful flexibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanya Shepardson

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. - Dalton License #9535209 Listed on: 10/04/2023

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. - Dalton

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Smith

RE/MAX COMPASS License #9531308

RE/MAX COMPASS

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,344

Year Built

  • 1970

Lot Details

  • 45 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Privacy
  • Property is zoned Agricultural

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,529 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,344

Year Built

1970

Lot Details

45 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Cabin
  • Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm | 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Construction: Log
  • Directions: From Route 8 in Becket, turn onto Wade Inn Road, to Hopkins Road, then turn left onto Bancroft Road.
  • Marketing Headline: Absolute privacy with mountain views yet only minutes from Berkshire attractions and amenities.
  • Views: Distant | Hill/Mountain
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Crawl
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s) | Cathedral Ceilings | Skylight(s) | High Speed Wiring
  • Floor: Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1529.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Lighting | Privacy | Porch | Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Waterfront: Lake Access | Brook
  • Waterfront Lake Pond Name: Center Pond
  • Exterior Siding: Log

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp | Circuit Breaker
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Internet Service: Satellite Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Well
  • Well Detail: Drilled
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Hot Water | Multizone

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 45.00
  • Land Use: 61A
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1960200.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Agricultural | Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 1960200
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4343.70
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
John Casey Zollinger Lt and Zollinger
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tanya Shepardson
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. - Dalton
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Smith
RE/MAX COMPASS
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.61%
Views
165
Current Estimated Value
$584,355

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,355
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
Dec 29, 2020
Sold by
Seashore Margretta R
Bought by
John Casey Zollinger Lt and Zollinger
Seller's Agent
Peter West
BISHOP WEST REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Shepardson
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. - Dalton
List Price
$289,779
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,221
27.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.92%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1999
Sold by
Heath Jeffrey A and Heath Karen B
Bought by
Seashore Margretta R
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in Becket, MA

  • Ginger Conner Real Estate Agent - RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC

    Ginger Conner

    RED HORSE REAL ESTATE, LLC

    (413) 414-4800

    149 Total Sales

    108 in Becket

    $10K - $910K Price Range

    Ginger Conner
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  • Laura Arseneau Real Estate Agent - PAULA MCLEAN REALTORS INC.

    Laura Arseneau

    PAULA MCLEAN REALTORS INC.

    (413) 414-4798

    95 Total Sales

    9 in Becket

    $5K - $530K Price Range

    Laura Arseneau
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  • Diane Thorson Real Estate Agent - WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

    Diane Thorson

    WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

    (857) 520-9093

    73 Total Sales

    1 in Becket

    $85,000 Price

    Diane Thorson
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  • Nick Geranios Real Estate Agent - William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

    Nick Geranios

    William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

    (413) 591-7130

    106 Total Sales

    2 in Becket

    $293K - $550K Price Range

    Nick Geranios
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  • Selina Lamb Real Estate Agent - BIRCH PROPERTIES

    Selina Lamb

    BIRCH PROPERTIES

    (413) 344-2689

    77 Total Sales

    5 in Becket

    $512K - $1.9M Price Range

    Selina Lamb
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  • Jeff Marget Real Estate Agent - Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

    Jeff Marget

    Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

    (978) 736-6021

    3 Total Sales

    1 in Becket

    $536,000 Price

    Jeff Marget
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$560,000 None Available
John Casey Zollinger Lt $335,000 None Available
Seashore Margretta R $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner -- $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/22/2023 12/22/23 Sold $560,000 +1.9% $366 / Sq Ft
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2023 11/06/23 Price Changed $549,500 -4.4% $359 / Sq Ft
10/30/2023 10/30/23 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2023 10/04/23 For Sale $575,000 +55.4% $376 / Sq Ft
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $370,000 +27.7% $242 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/08/2020 11/08/20 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $289,779 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

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 $4,155 $474,300 $44,700 $429,600
2024 $4,019 $411,400 $24,900 $386,500
2023 $3,946 $366,700 $22,200 $344,500
2022 $3,135 $263,200 $27,400 $235,800
2020 $3,135 $282,900 $27,400 $255,500
2019 $2,739 $247,400 $27,400 $220,000
2018 $2,689 $247,400 $27,400 $220,000
2017 $2,638 $250,300 $27,400 $222,900
2016 $2,618 $250,300 $27,400 $222,900
2015 $2,616 $250,300 $27,400 $222,900
2014 $2,613 $250,300 $27,400 $222,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tanya Shepardson Real Estate Agent - Lamacchia Realty, Inc. - Dalton

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tanya Shepardson

    Lamacchia Realty, Inc. - Dalton

    (413) 441-1874

    75 Total Sales

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  • Wendy Smith Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Wendy Smith

    RE/MAX

    (413) 822-1488

    24 Total Sales

    Wendy Smith
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  • Peter West Real Estate Agent - BISHOP WEST REAL ESTATE

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Peter West

    BISHOP WEST REAL ESTATE

    (413) 822-2571

    62 Total Sales

    Peter West
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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 241692

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: BECK-004130-000300

Massachusetts Berkshire County Becket 01223

779 Bancroft Rd, Becket, MA

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