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Pending
$599,000
279 Old Pond Rd, Becket, MA 01223
2beds
1,021sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$596,800 Zestimate®
$587/sqft
$27/mo HOA
What's special
Architect-redesigned cottageUpdated kitchenClassic new england charmPerfect stretch of shorelineThoughtful modern updates
- 22 days |
- 332 |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Shipman 413-320-2019,
5 College REALTORS® Northampton 413-585-8555
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73553901
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Heating
- Propane, Ductless, Leased Propane Tank
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Loft, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,021
- Total interior livable area: 1,021 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,021
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Dock/Mooring, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Dock/Mooring,Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Deep Water Access, Private
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:2100 L:00510000C,3229025
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Holding Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $325 annually
Location
- Region: Becket
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $587/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $548,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,803
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Exclusions: See List Of Exclusions.
Estimated market value
$596,800
$567,000 - $627,000
$2,442/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$587/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73553901 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$587/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73553901 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+40.3%$587/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73553901 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2020 | Sold | $427,000+13.9%$418/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $375,000$367/sqft |
Source: Jones Group REALTORS� #72735498 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,803 -4% | $548,300 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $5,001 +3% | $511,900 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $4,857 +76.6% | $451,400 +77.3% |
| 2022 | $2,750 +0.3% | $254,600 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $2,743 | $247,600 |
| 2020 | $2,743 +4.3% | $247,600 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2,629 +1.8% | $237,500 |
| 2018 | $2,582 +3.2% | $237,500 |
| 2017 | $2,503 +0.8% | $237,500 |
| 2016 | $2,484 +0.1% | $237,500 |
| 2015 | $2,482 +0.1% | $237,500 |
| 2014 | $2,480 -1.1% | $237,500 -8.9% |
| 2013 | $2,508 +1.2% | $260,700 |
| 2012 | $2,479 +15% | $260,700 +6.7% |
| 2011 | $2,156 +4.8% | $244,400 -5.2% |
| 2009 | $2,057 +1.5% | $257,800 +3.2% |
| 2008 | $2,026 -2% | $249,800 +0.3% |
| 2007 | $2,067 +8.2% | $249,000 +19.2% |
| 2006 | $1,911 +79.1% | $208,900 +98.2% |
| 2005 | $1,067 +13.8% | $105,400 +11.4% |
| 2004 | $938 +10.5% | $94,600 +36.3% |
| 2003 | $849 +72.2% | $69,400 +58.8% |
| 2001 | $493 -11.6% | $43,700 -5.6% |
| 2000 | $558 | $46,300 |
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Neighborhood: 01223
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Becket Washington SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Nessacus Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.1 mi
- 6/10Wahconah Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.3 mi
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