Tucked into the rolling hills of Great Barrington, The Turning Point has been welcoming travelers for more than two centuries. In the 1800s, stagecoaches once paused here—horses rested, stories were traded, and journeys quietly shifted direction. That spirit of arrival still lingers.
Now spanning 3,600 square feet, this historic Berkshire retreat has lived many lives: a bustling inn, a beloved home, a place where people gathered, stayed a while, and never quite forgot how it made them feel. With 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, the house unfolds with an ease that invites connection and retreat in equal measure.
The bones are here—wide-plank floors, glowing fireplaces, generous rooms, and a layout designed for connection. What it needs is someone who sees beyond what it is today and imagines
For sale
$575,000
3 Lake Buel Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
7beds
3,684sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1 Acres Lot
$719,600 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous roomsLayout designed for connectionGlowing fireplacesWide-plank floors
- 28 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paige Lang Backhaus 518-821-4063,
WILLIAM RAVEIS - BERKSHIRE
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 249551
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,684
- Total interior livable area: 3,684 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Full Bath
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 042.000000007.0
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Great Barrington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $624,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,678
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
Estimated market value
$719,600
$576,000 - $878,000
$6,428/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000-14.8%$156/sqft |
Source:  BCMLS #249551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listing removed | $675,000$183/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #246163 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $675,000-6.9%$183/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #246163 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000$197/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #246163 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listing removed | $725,000$197/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #243061 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$197/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #243061 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $775,000+24%$210/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #243061 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2022 | Sold | $625,000-12.6%$170/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2022 | Pending sale | $715,000$194/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #236713 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $715,000$194/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #236713 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2022 | Pending sale | $715,000$194/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #236713 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $715,000-4.7%$194/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #236713 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $750,000+104.1%$204/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2019 | Sold | $367,500-7%$100/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #225917 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2019 | Pending sale | $395,000$107/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #225917 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $395,000$107/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #225917 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2018 | Pending sale | $395,000$107/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #225917 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $395,000-1%$107/sqft |
Source: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY #223281 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2016 | Listing removed | $399,000$108/sqft |
Source: BERKSHIRE PROPERTY AGENTS #211954 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2016 | Price change | $399,000-14.2%$108/sqft |
Source: BERKSHIRE PROPERTY AGENTS #211954 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $465,000-85%$126/sqft |
Source: BERKSHIRE PROPERTY AGENTS #211954 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2008 | Sold | $3,100,000+570.3%$841/sqft |
Source:  BCMLS #178014 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2008 | Sold | $462,500+30.3%$126/sqft |
Source: BCMLS #176245 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1998 | Sold | $355,000$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,283 +7% | $673,200 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $8,678 +10.4% | $624,800 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $7,860 +12.4% | $558,600 +18.7% |
| 2022 | $6,995 +6.5% | $470,700 +12.7% |
| 2021 | $6,566 | $417,700 |
| 2019 | $6,566 +7.5% | $417,700 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $6,107 +2.6% | $407,700 |
| 2017 | $5,952 -3.2% | $407,700 -5.3% |
| 2016 | $6,150 +4.1% | $430,400 |
| 2015 | $5,905 +5% | $430,400 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $5,626 -14.3% | $414,900 -16.9% |
| 2013 | $6,563 +0.2% | $499,500 |
| 2012 | $6,553 +0.3% | $499,500 -7.1% |
| 2011 | $6,536 +1% | $537,500 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $6,471 -36.2% | $561,700 -37.6% |
| 2008 | $10,147 +21.9% | $899,600 +45.4% |
| 2006 | $8,326 | $618,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01230
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10Monument Mt Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
- 8/10Muddy Brook Regional Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Muddy Brook Reg.
- Middle: W.E.B. DuBois Middle School
- High: Monument Mountain
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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- Berkshire County
- Great Barrington
- 01230
- 3 Lake Buel Rd
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