$255,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

79 Backman Ave Pittsfield, MA 01201

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,676 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Exciting first time buyer opportunity with possibilities to personalize. Sweet and charming with spacious living and dining, generous sized rooms and wonderful natural light. Greet guests in the cozy and inviting front porch with comfy furniture and music to enjoy an friends and neighbors as it fills with afternoon sun. The oak cabinet kitchen is fully applianced and showcases a breakfast nook with vaulted ceiling and a sky light filling the center hub of life at home with morning sunshine. Custom built-ins showcase the cookie jar or other special knickknacks. Tiled backspash and farmhouse style shelving add to the style and charm. Upstairs sports 3 bedrooms a modern full bath with oversized vanity and extra cabinetry for storage. Enjoy the rear deck and yard

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tonia Scalise

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX License #900594 Listed on: 03/29/2025

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,566

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x130
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,676 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Crosby Elementary School
  • John T Reid Middle School
  • Taconic High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,566

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: West St. to Backman
  • Marketing Headline: Wonderful First Time Buyers Opportunity
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Estimated Year Built: 1927
  • Right Of Way: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Disposal
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Basement: Finished-Partially, Bulk head, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Full
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1676.00
  • Total Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Curbside Recycling, Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile, Trash Public, Porch, Landscaped, Fenced-Partially
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Fiberglass
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 100 Amp
  • Fuel: Nat Gas
  • Hot Water: Nat Gas
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Public
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Steam, Boiler

Schools

  • Elementary School: Crosby
  • Middle School: John T Reid
  • High School: Taconic

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Map Ref: G08-0011-034
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 52x130
  • Easement: No
  • Survey: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4566.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Crosby
  • High School: Taconic
  • Middle School: John T Reid

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Poore Blake A and Poore Bridget J
Bought by
Slavid Lisa M
Seller's Agent
Tonia Scalise
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL
List Price
$252,500
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.99%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.09%
Original Mortgage
$205,440
Outstanding Balance
$205,080
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$48,467

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1986
Bought by
Kelly John J C and Kelly Ellen M
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
Deed $256,800 None Available
Deed $256,800 None Available
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $205,440 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $205,440 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $219,118 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $89,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $15,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $162,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $86,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $13,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $255,000 +1.0% $152 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $252,500 +2.6% $151 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $246,200 +9.4% $197 / Sq Ft
07/23/2022 07/23/22 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2022 06/30/22 For Sale $224,999 -- $180 / 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 $4,322 $240,900 $54,100 $186,800
2024 $3,932 $213,100 $54,100 $159,000
2023 $3,030 $165,400 $48,900 $116,500
2022 $2,788 $150,200 $48,900 $101,300
2021 $2,456 $127,600 $48,900 $78,700
2020 $2,462 $124,900 $48,900 $76,000
2019 $2,373 $122,200 $48,900 $73,300
2018 $2,295 $119,600 $48,900 $70,700
2017 $2,257 $115,000 $47,000 $68,000
2016 $2,112 $112,600 $47,000 $65,600
2015 $2,034 $112,600 $47,000 $65,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 245833

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: PITT-000008G-000011-000034