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Sold for $427,500
  • $427,500

    287 Long Bow Ln W, Becket, MA 01223

    3beds
    1,008sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1978
    1.05 Acres Lot
    $437,500 Zestimate®
    $424/sqft
    $3,098 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $437,500

    $385,000 - $494,000

    $3,098/mo

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    What's special

    Large sunny deckRetro charmHeated basementVaulted ceilings
    Waterfront Retreat on Long Bow Lake - 240+ Feet of Shoreline on 1.05 Acres! A rare chance to own over an acre of level, sun-filled land with 240+ feet of lake frontage on beautiful Long Bow Lake. With a private dock for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing, plus a broad lawn stretching right to the water's edge, this property delivers the lakefront lifestyle in an exceptional setting. Few lakefront parcels offer this much flat, usable space with full sun exposure—ideal for summer games, gardening, or entertaining. The home's open living area faces the lake, with vaulted ceilings and a wall of glass framing stunning lake views. Sliding doors open to a large, sunny deck—the perfect spot for summer dinners, morning coffee, or relaxing by the water. The interior is clean and move-in ready, with a retro charm that's ready for updating to suit your style. A heated basement offers potential for a large rec room. High-speed fiber internet available - stream lakeside with fast, reliable service. Enjoy the best of the Berkshires right at your doorstep: the resident-only beach at Center Pond, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Tanglewood, plus the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions of Lee, Lenox, and Great Barrington. All just 2.5 hours from New York City and 2 hours from Bostonperfectly positioned for weekend escapes or full-time living. One of the premier waterfront parcels in Sherwood Greens, a private Becket community with its own districts overseeing road and lake upkeep. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a year-round residence, or an investment with rental potential, this inviting property offers flexibility, opportunity, and a unique connection to the water.

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    Listed by:

    Jared Kelly 413-854-1504,

    WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON,

    Elle Villetto 413-717-7534,

    WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX

    Bought with:

    Jared Kelly, 9539017

    WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

    Elle Villetto, 009529553

    WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX

    Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 246235MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: First
    Full bathroom
    • Level: First
    Great room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Electric
    Cooling
    • Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,008
    • Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Off Street
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water, Scenic, Lake
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water,Lake
    • Waterfront features: Lake Privileges, Lake, Waterfront, Dock, Deeded Rights
    • Body of water: Long Bow Lake
    Lot
    • Size: 1.05 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: BECKM2140L00250000G
    • Zoning description: Residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
    Condition
    • Year built: 1978

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Other
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Well, Shared Well
    • Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Availabl

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Becket

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2025Sold$427,500-3.3%$424/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #246235 Report a problem
    6/10/2025Pending sale$442,000$438/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #246235 Report a problem
    6/7/2025Price change$442,000-8.9%$438/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #246235 Report a problem
    5/5/2025Listed for sale$485,000+100.7%$481/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #246235 Report a problem
    10/25/2013Sold$241,670-5.2%$240/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #203235 Report a problem
    7/18/2013Listed for sale$255,000-24.4%$253/sqft
    Source: Southern Berkshire Realty #203235 Report a problem
    12/23/2004Sold$337,500+212.5%$335/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #166141 Report a problem
    10/30/1998Sold$108,000$107/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #142351 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,310 -5.1%$377,800 +5.8%
    2024$3,488 +1.9%$357,000 +12.2%
    2023$3,424 +50.3%$318,200 +50.9%
    2022$2,278 -7.1%$210,900 -4.7%
    2021$2,453 $221,400
    2020$2,453 +0.2%$221,400 +0.1%
    2019$2,449 +1.9%$221,200
    2018$2,404 +3.1%$221,200
    2017$2,331 -1.6%$221,200 -2.3%
    2016$2,369 +0.1%$226,500
    2015$2,367 +0.1%$226,500
    2014$2,365 +0.6%$226,500 -7.4%
    2013$2,352 +1.2%$244,500
    2012$2,325 +2.5%$244,500 -4.9%
    2011$2,269 +34.3%$257,200 +21.5%
    2009$1,689 +10.6%$211,700 +12.4%
    2008$1,527 +1.9%$188,300 +4.3%
    2007$1,498 -0.5%$180,500 +9.7%
    2006$1,506 -3%$164,600 +7.3%
    2005$1,552 +5.4%$153,400 +3.4%
    2004$1,472 +16%$148,400 +43.1%
    2003$1,269 +12.7%$103,700 +3.9%
    2001$1,126 -12.1%$99,800 -6%
    2000$1,281 $106,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 01223

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Becket Washington
    • Middle: Nessacus Regional
    • High: Wahconah Regional

    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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