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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Apr 26, 2022

42 BACKMAN AVE

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,480 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$50,000 · Apr 26, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,179 (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.$177,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,600

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.0.15
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

Transaction History(6)

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
CrosbyD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Taconic High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
John T Reid Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

42 Backman 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Pittsfield 01201
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Berkshire County

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 area2,480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,573 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 42 Backman Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsfield 01201Berkshire County
Living areabigger than2,480 ft²82% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac16% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193042% of homes34% of homes

About 42 Backman Ave

When did 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA last sell?

42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA last sold on Apr 26, 2022 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,480 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA built?

42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA is assigned to Crosby (elementary), rated D; Taconic High School (high), rated D+; John T Reid Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Pittsfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA compare to other homes in Pittsfield 01201?

Among the 14,716 homes in Pittsfield 01201, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,480 ft² against a typical 1,573 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1930 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 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA was $3,179. The county assessed it at $177,200.

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