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$525,694$212 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $85,000 on Oct 30, 1991

279 HIGHLAND AVE

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,482 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$526K
$495K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Oct 30, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,221 (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.$402,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$436,582

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.Cape Cod
CountyBERKSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.In-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

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
Robert T. Capeless Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
John T Reid Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Taconic High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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 Highland Ave 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 more than 88% of homes in Pittsfield 01201
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Pittsfield 01201
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Pittsfield 01201
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Pittsfield 01201

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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$142K$905K

This home is worth more than 88% 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$525,694
CheaperTypical $309,110Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,482 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 279 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsfield 01201Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$525,69488% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21243% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,482 ft²82% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac83% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than199495% of homes88% of homes

About 279 Highland Ave

How much is 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA is $525,694 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $495,375 to $556,013. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA last sell?

279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA last sold on Oct 30, 1991 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,482 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA built?

279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA is assigned to Robert T. Capeless Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; John T Reid Middle School (middle), rated F; Taconic High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Pittsfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA compare to other homes in Pittsfield 01201?

Among the 14,715 homes in Pittsfield 01201, it is worth more than 88% of them ($525,694 against a typical $309,110), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($212 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,482 ft² against a typical 1,572 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (1994 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 69% 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 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Highland Ave, Pittsfield, MA was $7,221. The county assessed it at $402,500.

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