$252,500

79 Backman Ave Pittsfield, MA 01201

$2,998
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,676 sqft
0.2 acres
$151 / sqft
House

Property details

About 79 Backman Ave

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 while overlooking a generous sized yard awaiting your personal design.. you will find old treasures: a basin for a coy pond, some lovely plantings and old-time wooden fence waiting to be rediscovered with a new fresh perspective. See this gem in the making ...

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,676 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1927
ParkingPaved, Off Street
MLS #245833

Summary

  • MLS Number: 245833
  • MLS Name: BerkshireCounty
  • Office Name: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS - LENOX
  • Office Phone: (413) 637-4402
  • Office Email: smcnair@williampitt.com
  • Listing Agent: Tonia L. Scalise

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 12, 2022
Home Sold
$246,200

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$213,100$3,932
2023$165,400$3,030
2022$150,200$2,788
2021$127,600$2,456
2020$124,900$2,462
2019$122,200$2,373

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Crosby

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

517 West St

2

Silvio O Conte Community

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

200 W Union St

2

Morningside Community School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

100 Burbank St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,458. The majority of Pittsfield, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

36%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • ArbysArbys
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • GMCGMC
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 79 Backman Ave

This home is located at 79 Backman Ave in Pittsfield, MA and zip code 01201. This 1,676 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $252,500.

While more than 12 listings in Pittsfield, MA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 18 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Pittsfield, MA between February and March 2025 increased by 2%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 86 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $290,800.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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