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5 Putnam Ave, Pittsfield, MA, 01201

3beds
2baths
1,961sqft
$370,000
$189price/sqft
$2,983/moest. monthly cost
$119,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Southeast brick cape ready for summer fun! This 3 bed 2 bath cape is filled with warmth, character, and inviting spaces ready for memories all season long. Bright open kitchen, which flows to the dining area and family room with vaulted ceilings and doors to the deck. Around the corner a 2nd family room, game room or whatever you decide with wood burning fireplace. 1st floor also offers spacious bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs 2 more bedrooms with character (one having the cutest nook!)and full bath with skylight! An attached one car garage offering every day convenience. Outside there is a large entertaining deck area with steps down to a patio. Perfect for outdoor BBQ's or smores by the fire at night. Plentiful outdoor space with comfortable living space makes this home a true gem!

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
20
TransitMinimal Transit
45
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
3/10
4/10
Pittsfield High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles,Fiberglass

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Concrete

Bedroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Window features: Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes

Full Bathroom

  • Level: First

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Great Room

  • Level: First

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Nat Gas,Wood,Electric,Hot Water,Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,961
  • Total interior livable area: 1,961 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom,Accessible Full Bath

Details

  • Parcel number: PITT M:J08 B:0008 L:019
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Landscaped
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street,Paved Drive
  • Has garage: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,870$22,440
Home Insurance *$173$2,076
Property Taxes $554$6,648
Electricity $386$4,640
Total$2,983$35,796
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$102,274/yr
40% on housing$89,490/yr
45% on housing$79,546/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.9%
10.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$189This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01201$182
Berkshire County$269

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01201$221
Berkshire County$245

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Price change$370,000
2026-07-22Price change$374,500
2026-07-05Listed for sale$385,000
2019-06-17Sold$226,900
2019-05-06Pending sale$229,900
2019-04-22Listed for sale$229,900
2008-05-08Sold$228,000
2007-02-23Sold$244,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLaura Arseneau
BrokeragePAULA MCLEAN REALTORS INC.

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