Built by Thomas Colt in 1865, 42 Wendell Avenue is a striking Italian Villa style property with a rich place in Pittsfield's history. Once owned by Simon England Sr., who deeded it in memory of his wife, the building later became the Women's Club of Pittsfield and most recently served as the Whitney Center for the Arts. The arched entrance opens to more than 7,700 square feet across 15 rooms. Soaring ceilings, inlaid hardwood floors, ornate fireplaces, carved wood mantels, and substantial original woodwork lend character throughout. Tall windows bring natural light into the rooms, and a sunroom offers a bright space overlooking the grounds. The property's scale and layout invite a range of possibilities. Rooms on both floors could accommodate professional offices or studios, while the large rooms offer space for meetings, performances, or exhibitions. Multiple apartment spaces upstairs add residential possibilities, complemented by a commercial sized kitchen and an on site parking lot. With its architectural detail and long history of bringing people together, 42 Wendell Avenue is ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$399,000
42 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
7beds
7,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.63 Acres Lot
$394,700 Zestimate®
$52/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Commercial sized kitchenInlaid hardwood floorsSubstantial original woodworkArched entranceMultiple apartment spaces upstairsOn site parking lotOrnate fireplaces
- 23 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christian Garner 413-442-0200,
NOCHER REALTY,
Cory Evangelisto 413-358-3056,
NOCHER REALTY
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 250986
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Nat Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,744
- Total interior livable area: 7,744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 17
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Zoning description: Business, Multi, Residential, Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Membrane,Metal,Other,Slate
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pittsfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $52/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,835
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
Estimated market value
$394,700
$375,000 - $414,000
$5,505/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+77.3%$52/sqft |
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| 6/29/2012 | Sold | $225,000$29/sqft |
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| 3/22/2012 | Price change | $225,000-10%$29/sqft |
Source: Tucker Welch Properties, LLC #195169 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2011 | Price change | $250,000-23.1%$32/sqft |
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| 7/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $325,000+30%$42/sqft |
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| 5/31/2011 | Sold | $250,000-16.6%$32/sqft |
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| 4/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $299,900-25%$39/sqft |
Source: BARB HASSAN REALTY INC PITTSFIELD OFFICE #190844 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2010 | Price change | $399,900-11.1%$52/sqft |
Source: BARB HASSAN REALTY INC #190844 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2010 | Price change | $449,900-10%$58/sqft |
Source: BARB HASSAN REALTY INC #188986 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $499,900$65/sqft |
Source: BARB HASSAN REALTY INC #188986 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 01201
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Egremont
- Middle: Herberg (5&6) Reid (7&8)
- High: Pittsfield
Source: BCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.


