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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $122,000 on Nov 28, 2003

253 ELM ST

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,112 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$122,000 · Nov 28, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,927 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$218,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$282,197

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyBERKSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
EgremontB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Theodore Herberg Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Pittsfield High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Pittsfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01201These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.639 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,277
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,002
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

253 Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Pittsfield 01201
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Pittsfield 01201

How it measures up in Pittsfield 01201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pittsfield 01201.

Living area2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 253 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsfield 01201Berkshire County
Living areabigger than2,112 ft²74% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than190520% of homes23% of homes

About 253 Elm St

When did 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA last sell?

253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA last sold on Nov 28, 2003 for $122,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA?

253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,112 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA built?

253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA?

253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA is assigned to Egremont (elementary), rated B; Theodore Herberg Middle School (middle), rated D+; Pittsfield High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Pittsfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA compare to other homes in Pittsfield 01201?

Among the 14,715 homes in Pittsfield 01201, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1905 against a typical 1944). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA was $3,927. The county assessed it at $218,900.

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