Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,064 sqft

159 Balance Rock Rd, Lanesborough, MA 01237

Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Picture perfect, private country home on 1 acre. Home features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, plenty of room for everyone. Ultimate Berkshire location ideal for the active family or anyone seeking a private Berkshire retreat. Close to Pontoosuc and Onota Lakes, Jiminy Peak Ski Resort, Brodie Mountain, Taconic & Greylock Mountains and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Lovely raised hearth fieldstone fireplace. Spacious kitchen with slider to private deck overlooking the back yard, lots of storage and very large...Picture perfect, private country home on 1 acre. Home features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, plenty of room for everyone. Ultimate Berkshire location ideal for the active family or anyone seeking a private Berkshire retreat. Close to Pontoosuc and Onota Lakes, Jiminy Peak Ski Resort, Brodie Mountain, Taconic & Greylock Mountains and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Lovely raised hearth fieldstone fireplace. Spacious kitchen with slider to private deck overlooking the back yard, lots of storage and very large upstairs bedrooms. Add your own touches to make it your own! Surveillance equipment on property.
  • Listed by: Darcy Reid • HOME SWEET HOME REAL ESTATE, LLC
Listing closed: 03/28/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 242030
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Listing Courtesy of HOME SWEET HOME REAL ESTATE, LLC, Darcy Reid

Sold By RE/MAX COMPASS, Tanya Shepardson

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$2,112 per month

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Principal and Interest

$1,708

Property Taxes

$404

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 159 Balance Rock Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,844 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • View: Seasonal
  • Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Coming from Pittsfield: Pecks Road to Balance Road, 159 on right heading North. From Bull Hill Road, take right onto Balance Rock Road, 159 on left.
  • MLS Area Major: North Registry
  • Latitude: 42.50
  • Longitude: -73.27
  • MLS Area Minor: North Registry
  • Views Seasonal: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 1278
  • Parcel Number: 240-6
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $4,844.00
  • Tax Year: 0
  • Book: 1278
  • Page: 426TE
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • Elementary School: Lanesboro
  • Elementry School: Lanesboro
  • Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Stalls: 2.00
  • Garage Attached: Yes
  • Garage Auto Opener: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 178' x 250'
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2064.0
  • Building Area Total: 2064.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey Unknown: Yes
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Flood Hazard Area No: Yes
  • Title V Unknown: Yes
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient Lighting: Yes
  • Energy Features Insulated Doors: Yes
  • Energy Features Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Energy Features Storm Doors: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type Circuit Breaker: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Trash Private, Deck, Mature Landscaping, Outbuilding
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Outbuilding: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Trash Private: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Mature Landscaping: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Vinyl: Yes
  • Electric Type 100 Amp: Yes
  • Frontage Approximate: 178.00
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Colonial: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 2.00
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Total Rooms: 8.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Full Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Boiler, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Blue
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 1
  • Interior Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace (s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Interior Amenities BayBow Window: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities WalkIn Closet: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement Full: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Sump Pump: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water On Demand: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Carpet: Yes
  • Floor Linoleum: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Multizone: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes

Room Information

Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Full Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Family Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second

Rental

Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 159 Balance Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 28, 2024

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #242030

$320,000—
Mar 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529748589

$320,000—
Feb 4, 2024

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #242030

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/28/2024

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #242030

$320,000
03/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529748589

$320,000
02/04/2024

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #242030

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Public Records for 159 Balance Rock Road

Taxable Value

Land

$65,300

Additions

$263,000
Total$328,300

Tax Record

2025

$5,492 ($458 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,064 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,064 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

990 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

43,560 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1965

Zoning

R-A

County

BERKSHIRE

APN

LANE M:240 L:6

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 159 Balance Rock Road

This home is within Mount Greylock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lanesborough Elementary
PublicPK to 6

Mt Greylock Regional High School
Public7 to 12

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