This cherished family home is ready for its next chapter. The first floor offers a functional kitchen featuring a custom-built island with bar seating, a dining room, living room, flexible bedroom or home office, and a convenient half bath with laundry. The second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath. The partially finished basement adds valuable living space with a game room or family room and abundant storage options. Energy-efficient features of this home include seller-owned solar panels, vinyl replacement windows throughout, and a high-efficiency tankless water heater. Step outside to your own private oasis, complete with a fenced yard, newer above-ground pool, hot tub, multiple decks, and landscaping that creates the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor gatherings. Ideally located within walking distance of downtown North Adams and MASS MoCA, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, efficiency, and convenience.
Under contract
$274,900
273 Houghton St, North Adams, MA 01247
4beds
1,877sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$276,100 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vinyl replacement windows throughoutSeller-owned solar panelsMultiple decksHigh-efficiency tankless water heaterNewer above-ground poolHot tubDining room
- 65 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey King info@altonwestall.com,
ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC,
Heather King 413-346-8902,
ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 250000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Half bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Game room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Nat Gas, Boiler, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Partially Finished,Concrete,Bulk head
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,877
- Total interior livable area: 1,877 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, 1st Flr Half Bath
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Mature Landscaping
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub Outdoor
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: NADA M:059 B:0000 L:62
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
- Energy generation: Solar Panels Owned
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: North Adams
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,456
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$276,100
Estimated sales range
$262,000 - $290,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,850/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Contingent | $274,900$146/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+80.9%$146/sqft |
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| 3/30/2006 | Sold | $152,000+90%$81/sqft |
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| 2/8/2005 | Sold | $80,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,456 +6.5% | $206,800 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $3,246 +4.8% | $189,400 +8% |
| 2023 | $3,098 +11.8% | $175,300 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $2,770 +7.5% | $149,500 +8% |
| 2021 | $2,576 +1.7% | $138,400 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $2,532 +1.3% | $136,000 +4% |
| 2019 | $2,500 +3.8% | $130,800 -0.2% |
| 2018 | $2,408 +5.2% | $131,000 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,290 +3.2% | $129,600 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $2,219 +3.6% | $127,600 -0.5% |
| 2015 | $2,141 +4.8% | $128,300 |
| 2014 | $2,043 -14.2% | $128,300 -17.5% |
| 2013 | $2,381 +7.3% | $155,600 +3.9% |
| 2012 | $2,220 +5.9% | $149,800 |
| 2011 | $2,097 +9.2% | $149,800 -3% |
| 2010 | $1,921 +1.4% | $154,400 -4.5% |
| 2009 | $1,894 +3.5% | $161,700 |
| 2008 | $1,830 +16.1% | $161,700 +14.2% |
| 2007 | $1,576 +50.4% | $141,600 +56.3% |
| 2006 | $1,048 +2.7% | $90,600 +8.5% |
| 2005 | $1,020 +8.7% | $83,500 +18.3% |
| 2004 | $938 +10.5% | $70,600 +22.1% |
| 2003 | $849 +2.5% | $57,800 |
| 2002 | $828 +1.5% | $57,800 +10.7% |
| 2000 | $816 | $52,200 |
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Neighborhood: 01247
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Colegrove Park ElementaryGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Drury High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.8 mi
- NABrayton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Colegrove Park
- High: Drury
Source: BCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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