43 Francis Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (MLS# 245556)
$310,000
Pittsfield, MA 01201
MLS# 245556
Status: Closed
15 beds | 4 baths | 8943 sqft
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Property Description
West Side Grand Colonial with Breathtaking Views - A Rare Opportunity in Pittsfield! Perched on top of a hill overlooking the city of Pittsfield, this stunning Grand Colonial offers miles of breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountains and Bousquet Ski Resort. Formerly the headquarters of a nonprofit organization, this remarkable property is now available for sale for the first time in 22 years. Conveniently located on a quiet street within short distance to North St, it's minutes away from restaurants, shopping and offers easy access to the bus station. The property also includes plenty of on-site paved parking and has an expansive yard. The property is zoned RM (Residential Multi), allowing for a variety of potential uses, including a multi-family residence, office conversion,
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 350000
Limited Service: Yes
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $310,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-02-14
Sold Price: $310,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 318200
Elem School: Other
Middle School: Herberg (5&6) Reid (7&8)
High School: Pittsfield
Assessed Year: 2025
Taxes: 0
Tax Year: 2025
Page: 312
Concessions: none
Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 43
Street Name: Francis
Street Ext: Ave
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01201
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 4
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 19
Total Bedrooms: 15
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size SqFt: 34412
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 8943
Total Full Baths: 4
Year Built Apx: 1867
Acres Apx: 0.79
Remarks & Misc
Directions: North Street in Pittsfield to Columbia Ave left on Francis Ave
Restrict Covenants
Unk: 1
Appliances Incl
None: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Full: 1
Interior Access: 1
Unfinished: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Nat Gas: 1
Garage
None: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Hot Water: 1
Hot Water
Nat Gas: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Title V
Not Applicable: 1
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Public: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Public: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Beige
Easement
No: 1
Survey
No: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Circuit Breaker: 1
Individual Meter: 1
Views
Distant: 1
Scenic: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Membrane: 1
Slate: 1
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Zoning
Multi: 1
Residential: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Vinyl: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-05-14
Under Contract Date: 2025-03-01
Contingent: Yes
Contingent Remarks: insp/ mortg
Sold Date: 2025-05-12
Sold Price: $310,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Unk
Title V: Not Applicable
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Easement: No
Survey: No
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Views: Distant; Scenic
Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker; Individual Meter
Style: Colonial
Appliances Incl: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Vinyl
Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Membrane; Slate
Basement: Bulk head; Full; Interior Access; Unfinished
Floor: Carpet; Laminate; Wood
Garage: None
Fuel: Nat Gas
Hot Water: Nat Gas
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Multi; Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Conventional
Supplements
or a grand single-family estate.
The first floor features one kitchen, three bathrooms, and eight spacious rooms, offering a versatile layout suitable for many possibilities. The second floor boasts two kitchens, one bathroom, and eleven rooms, providing additional living or workspaces. The third floor is unfinished, with some remaining wall framing, making it a blank canvas ready for customization to suit your vision.
The home also features a full basement with both interior and exterior access, providing ample storage and flexibility. A mechanical room with a high-efficiency Buderus heating system ensures reliable comfort and energy efficiency throughout the seasons. See Floor Plans in Documents.
This is a great opportunity to own a large Pittsfield property with lots of potential. Whether you envision a multi-unit residence, a unique business space, or a stately private home, this special property is ready to be transformed to meet your needs.
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Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Christian G Deckert
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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