Last Sold Price
3 beds1,529 sqft$366/sqft
779 Bancroft Rd, Becket, MA 01223

Description

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 ¼ mile private driveway that leads you to your oasis. No sign on property. No entry to property without permission...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 ¼ 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.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/22/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tanya Shepardson • RE/MAX COMPASS

Property Details for 779 Bancroft Road

Status
MLS #
241692
Days on Market
65
Taxes
$4,344 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1970
Lot Size
45.00 AC / 1,960,200 SF
Architectural Style
Cabin
View
Hill/Mountain, Distant
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential, Agricultural

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX COMPASS, Tanya Shepardson

Sold By RE/MAX COMPASS, Wendy Smith

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Building Information for 779 Bancroft Road

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size45.00 AC / 1,960,200 SF

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$3,208 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,846

Property Taxes

$362

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 779 Bancroft Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Route 8 in Becket, turn onto Wade Inn Road, to Hopkins Road, then turn left onto Bancroft Road.
  • MLS Area Major: Middle Registry
  • Latitude: 42.29
  • Longitude: -73.04
  • MLS Area Minor: Middle Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $4,343.70
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nessacus Regional
  • High School: Wahconah Regional
  • Elementary School: Becket Washington
  • Elementry School: Becket Washington
  • Middle School: Nessacus Regional
Parking
  • Other Parking: Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage None: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 45.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 45.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1960200
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1960200.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Current Use: 61A
  • Living Area: 1529.0
  • Building Area Total: 1529.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Land Use 61A: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey No: Yes
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Flood Hazard Area No: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
  • Title V Date: August 2023
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient Lighting: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Drilled Well Detail: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Electric Type Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Internet Service Satellite Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Privacy, Porch, Landscaped
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Privacy: Yes
  • Waterfront Brook: Yes
  • Waterfront Lake Access: Yes
  • Waterfront LakePond Name: Center Pond
  • Exterior Siding Log: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Log: Yes
  • Style Cabin: 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: 6.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Full Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Barn Red and Brown
  • Building Information Fireplace Insert: 1
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Fireplace (s), High Speed Wiring, Skylight(s)
  • Interior Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities High Speed Wiring: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Skylight: Yes
  • Basement Crawl: Yes
  • Fuel Propane: Yes
  • Hot Water Propane: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Multizone: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Full Bathroom, Seasonal Room, Loft
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Gorgeous stone fireplace
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Open to living room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Seasonal Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Screen porch
Room 8
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Laundry room as well
Room 9
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Can be 2nd living room or sleeping area
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 779 Bancroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2023

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #241692

$560,000
Dec 1, 2023

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #241692

Nov 30, 2023

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #241692

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2023

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #241692

$560,000
12/01/2023

Contingent

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #241692

11/30/2023

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #241692

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 779 Bancroft Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,700Additions$429,600Total$474,300
Tax Record2025$4,155 ($346 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,410 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,410 SqFtStories2Lot Size178,596 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1999ZoningR1CountyBERKSHIREAPNBECK M:4130 L:003000000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 779 Bancroft Road

This home is within Central Berkshire School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Becket Washington School
PublicPK to 5

Nessacus Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wahconah Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Kittredge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
3
2
1,248
311,236
$145,000
2
896
1,785,960
$93,000
3
1,080
91,911
$26,000
218,236
$243,000
3
1,144
1,306,800

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX COMPASS, Tanya Shepardson

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