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  • $510,600

    70 Franklin St, Lee, MA 01238

    3beds
    2baths
    2,000sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $510,600 Zestimate®
    $255/sqft
    $2,561 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $510,600

    $419,000 - $597,000

    $2,561/mo

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    What's special

    Enjoy a spacious village apartment in gorgeous Victorian duplex on a quiet side street just steps away from the main street of Lee and 10 minutes to Tanglewood. Enjoy the history and charm of the Berkshires, and all of the comforts of modern living, in a 2,000 sq. ft. 3+ Bedroom, 2 Bathroom apartment in an elegant Victorian on the prettiest street in Lee. This apartment is on the 2nd and 3rd floors with a private entrance. The 2nd floor is fully renovated with an open floor plan, which fills the Living Room, Dining Room and modern Kitchen with loads of light. There is also a Master Bedroom and Bathroom with double sinks on this floor. The 3rd floor has a Sitting Room/Office, 2 Bedrooms, large Laundry Room with a Washer/Dryer and reading nook in the Turret. Off street parking for up to 4 cars is available. This property also has a large yard for gardening or relaxing outside. The town of Lee Massachusetts is centrally located in Berkshire County, home of one of the most scenic and culturally vibrant areas of the state. The charming Main Street is loaded with shops and restaurants. Once known for paper-making and marble, said to be the hardest and finest quality marble in the world, Lee marble was used in the construction of the nation's Capitol building, St Patrick's Cathedral, Columbia University, Grant's tomb, NYC City Hall, the Empire State Building., the Massachusetts Statehouse and Boston Public Library, as well as many of downtown Lee's finest structures. Downtown Lee is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Lee is right off the Mass Pike and close to the historic towns of Lenox, Stockbridge and Great Barrington, which makes it a perfect Berkshire Getaway. For active tenants, Kennedy Park, October Mountain, Beartown Forest, and Beebe Forest offer scenic hikes and epic mountain biking, all within a 20-minute drive. Numerous lakes and rivers provide anglers, kayakers and canoeists plenty of water to explore. With the world famous Canyon Ranch and Kripalu Yoga Center only 10 minutes away, you have everything you need to stay fit during vacation. Berkshire County is synonymous with the arts. Visit Mass MOCA, The Norman Rockwell Museum, Edith Wharton's Home, the many art galleries, and of course world renowned Tanglewood. Foodies will not be disappointed. Fine dining can be found at Old Inn on the Green, Mill on the Floss, and the five-star resorts of Cranwell and Blantyre. Follow the locals to the many great eateries in Lee, Lenox, Stockbridge and Great Barrington. Owner pays for water, plowing and trash removal. Tenant pays for electric, gas, telephone and internet. This is a no smoking building.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: LEEEM019B0AL000000220

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Lee

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $255/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $461,200
    • Annual tax amount: $5,189

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/7/2023Sold$552,500-2.2%$276/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #239938 Report a problem
    5/18/2023Pending sale$565,000$283/sqft
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    3/9/2023Listed for sale$565,000-19.2%$283/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #239855 Report a problem
    1/29/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    1/1/2023Listed for rent$3,450+72.5%$2/sqft
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    5/5/2022Listing removed--
    Source: BCMLS #236714 Report a problem
    2/4/2022Listed for sale$699,000+158.9%$350/sqft
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    1/25/2022Listing removed--
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    1/4/2022Price change$2,000-11.1%$1/sqft
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    12/14/2021Listed for rent$2,250$1/sqft
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    12/1/2021Listing removed--
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    11/24/2021Listed for rent$2,250$1/sqft
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    3/6/2019Sold$270,000+130.8%$135/sqft
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    2/23/2012Sold$117,000-55.2%$59/sqft
    Source: BCMLS #195918 Report a problem
    12/8/2010Sold$261,000+15.1%$131/sqft
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    11/14/2008Sold$226,750-35.2%$113/sqft
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    5/15/2006Sold$350,000+153.6%$175/sqft
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    3/8/2000Sold$138,000$69/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,189 +45.2%$461,200 +45%
    2024$3,574 -3.9%$318,000 +1.1%
    2023$3,719 +13.9%$314,400 +31.4%
    2022$3,266 -12.8%$239,300 -6.2%
    2021$3,745 +5.9%$255,100 +5.9%
    2020$3,538 -3.5%$241,000 -2.8%
    2019$3,665 +1.7%$248,000 +0.7%
    2018$3,603 +2.2%$246,300 +2.8%
    2017$3,525 +1.9%$239,500 +0.8%
    2016$3,459 +3.4%$237,600
    2015$3,345 +0.2%$237,600 +0.7%
    2014$3,338 -7.5%$235,900 -7.9%
    2013$3,608 +2.3%$256,100 -0.7%
    2012$3,527 +1.1%$258,000 -3.4%
    2011$3,490 +2.7%$267,200 -0.8%
    2010$3,397 +3.6%$269,400
    2009$3,279 +3.5%$269,400
    2008$3,168 -3.8%$269,400 +0.3%
    2007$3,292 -2.7%$268,500 +6.3%
    2006$3,384 +6.5%$252,700 +12.4%
    2005$3,176 +18.2%$224,900 +31.8%
    2004$2,687 +8.7%$170,700 +7%
    2002$2,472 $159,500 +31.1%
    2001-- $121,700 -6.5%
    1997$1,988 $130,100
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    Neighborhood: 01238

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