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$238,998$196 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

279 ELM ST

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,218 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.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$239K
$226K low$252K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,660 (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.$204,000 (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.$132,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$186,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Theodore Herberg Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Pittsfield High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

279 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Berkshire County

What homes are worth in Pittsfield 01201

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$146K$875K

This home is worth more than 21% 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.

Estimated value$238,998
CheaperTypical $301,977Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,218 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 279 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsfield 01201Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,99821% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19634% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,218 ft²23% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192435% of homes30% of homes

About 279 Elm St

How much is 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA is $238,998 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $225,809 to $252,187. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA last sell?

279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA last sold on May 20, 1965, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA?

279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,218 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA built?

279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA?

279 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 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA compare to other homes in Pittsfield 01201?

Among the 14,716 homes in Pittsfield 01201, it is worth more than 21% of them ($238,998 against a typical $301,977), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($196 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,218 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1924 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 15% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA was $3,660. The county assessed it at $204,000.

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