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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this bright and inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch, ideally located just moments from beautiful Pontoosuc Lake on a spacious double lot. This home features a generous living room with oak hardwood floors, a formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with newer countertops. Additional highlights include a spacious basement with abundant storage, an oversized one-car garage, and an enclosed seasonal porch-the perfect place to relax. The fully fenced backyard offers plenty of space for gardening, entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Conveniently located near the lake, shopping, dining, and local amenities, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and outdoor living.Enjoy the convenience of living just moments from Pontoosuc Lake Park, where boating, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, picnicking, and breathtaking sunsets can become part of your everyday lifestyle. One of Pittsfield's most popular recreational destinations, the park also features a public boat ramp and picnic areas.Ideally situated in the heart of the Berkshires, this home is just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Onota Lake, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, scenic hiking trails, museums, acclaimed theaters, restaurants, shopping, and the region's year-round cultural and outdoor attractions.Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a relaxing Berkshire retreat, this light-filled home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and outdoor recreation in one of Pittsfield's most desirable lake-area neighborhoods. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Berkshire living.— Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,000 sq ft
  • 18,600 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $325 / sq ft
  • $4,103 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠1⁠6⁠1⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
296 Hancock Rd
Town
Pittsfield, MA
ZIP
01201
Deed (Bk/Pg)
7429 / 101

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Neighborhood: Pittsfield

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.