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$288,557$205 / 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 91How 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

42 PRESTON AVE

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,407 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$289K
$262K low$315K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,388 (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.$244,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$236,400

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.17
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
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(3)

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.

M
Theodore Herberg Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
EgremontB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Pittsfield High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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 Preston 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 less than 71% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% 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.

This home
$143K$854K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$288,557
CheaperTypical $301,853Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,407 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,567 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 42 Preston Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsfield 01201Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,55744% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20541% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,407 ft²39% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac22% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than195060% of homes47% of homes

About 42 Preston Ave

How much is 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA is $288,557 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $262,296 to $314,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,407 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA built?

42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA is assigned to Theodore Herberg Middle School (middle), rated D-; Egremont (elementary), rated B; 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 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA compare to other homes in Pittsfield 01201?

Among the 14,714 homes in Pittsfield 01201, it is worth more than 44% of them ($288,557 against a typical $301,853), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($205 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,407 ft² against a typical 1,567 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1950 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 29% 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 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Preston Ave, Pittsfield, MA was $4,388. The county assessed it at $244,600.

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