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$270,345$182 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Jul 24, 2023

98 ESSEX ST

PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,488 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$270K
$254K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jul 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,983 (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.$222,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,429

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.0.20
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
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(9)

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
StearnsC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Taconic High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
John T Reid Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

98 Essex 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 77% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 71% 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
$140K$904K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$270,345
CheaperTypical $309,975Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 98 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsfield 01201Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,34532% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18223% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,488 ft²44% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac35% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192033% of homes29% of homes

About 98 Essex St

How much is 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA is $270,345 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $254,176 to $286,514. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA last sell?

98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA last sold on Jul 24, 2023 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA?

98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,488 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA built?

98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA?

98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA is assigned to Stearns (elementary), rated C-; Taconic High School (high), rated D-; John T Reid Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Pittsfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA compare to other homes in Pittsfield 01201?

Among the 14,715 homes in Pittsfield 01201, it is worth more than 32% of them ($270,345 against a typical $309,975), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($182 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,488 ft² against a typical 1,570 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 23% 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 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Essex St, Pittsfield, MA was $3,983. The county assessed it at $222,000.

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