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  • $699,000

    2 Lake Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230

    3beds
    1,618sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1983
    0.35 Acres Lot
    $685,600 Zestimate®
    $432/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful apple treesOpen conceptScreened in porchMedia room or officePerennial plantingsSmall beech treeCustom-built treehouse
    WONDERFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME '' ON THE HILL'' IN GB. CONSIDERED ONE OF GB'S MOST DESIRED AREAS. ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE JUST WALKING DISTANCE TO ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S BEST DOWNTOWN AREAS. THIS OPEN CONCEPTED HOME OFFERS GREAT NATURAL LIGHT AND THE ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNE AND ENTERTAIN. THREE BEDROOMS- MAIN BEDROOM OFFERS EN SUITE FULL BATHROOM. ADJACENT IS A GOOD-SIZED BEDROOM WITH CLOSET AND SKYLIGHT. ACROSS THE HALL IS A FULL BATHROOM WITH LAUNDRY FACILITIES. THE THIRD BEDROOM IS HUGE WITH LOFT AREA WHICH COULD EASILY DOUBLE AS A DEN, STUDY, TV ROOM OR MEDITATION AREA. OFF OF THE DINING ROOM IS A SCREENED IN PORCH WITH NATURAL SHADE ALONG THE ENTIRE SOUTH SIDE OF THE HOUSE. JUST PERFECT FOOR THOSE SUMMER EVENINGS! ON THE LOWER LEVEL IS A 20'X 20' PLAYROOM WHICH COULD ALSO SERVE AS A MEDIA ROOM OR OFFICE AND A LARGE UNFINISHED AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE WHICH CURRENTLY SERVES AS A PING PONG TABLE AREA AND UTLITY ROOM. PERENNIAL PLANTINGS TO THE RIGHT AND TWO BEAUTIFUL APPLE TREES THAT YIELDS TREMENDOUSLY ON THE LEFT. NO HERBICIDES OR PESTICIDES WERE EVER USED IN THE SELLERS' 40 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE TWO BLUEBIRD BOXES BOTH PRODUCED YOUNG THIS YEAR( NOT ALL WERE BLUEBIRDS). CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FENCED- IN FLAT .35 ACRE YARD IS A SPECTACULAR POND WITH WATER FEATURES WHICH ARE HOME TO TWELVE OVER -WINTERING GOLDFISH AND SOME FROGS. A CUSTOM-BUILT TREEHOUSE INSPIRED BY THE " JACK AND ANNIE" CHILDREN'S SERIES IN THE TWO MAPLE TREES. TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY ARE HEMLOCKS, A BEAUTIFUL BIRCH, AND THERE IS A SMALL BEECH TREE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE HOUSE.THE POND ATTRACTS MANY BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS, AND THE LIGHTNING BUG SHOW EACH JUNE IS UNFORGETTABLE. THE HOME HAS THREE HEATING ZONES. ONE OF FORCED HOT AIR AND TWO OF HOT WATER BASEBOARD.FIBER OPTIC CABLE WAS INSTALLLED ON THE STREET LAST WEEK. THE RENTED SOLAR PANELS OFFER A GREEN ENERGY OPTION THAT ARE OFTEN SOUGHT IN BERKSHIRE LIVING. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
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    Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 03:13am

    Listed by:

    David Carlson 413-329-1279,

    FAIRGROUND REAL ESTATE, INC

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bedroom 1
    • Description: EN SUITE BATHROOM
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Description: WITH SKYLIGHT
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 3
    • Description: HUGE! LOFT AREA.
    • Level: First
    Full bathroom
    • Description: CONTAINS LAUNDRY AREA
    • Level: First
    Full bathroom
    • Description: EN SUITE TO BEDROOM 1
    • Level: First
    Den
    • Description: PIANO?/ BOOKS?
    • Level: First
    Dining room
    • Description: WOOD FLOORS
    • Level: First
    Family room
    • Description: GREAT SPACE! WALKOUT TO BACKYARD.
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Description: GRANITE COUNTERTOPS,LARGE DECK OFF OF I
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Description: WOOD FLOORS
    • Level: First
    Mud room
    • Description: SHELVING AND HOOKS.
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Description: SCREENED IN PORCH
    • Level: First
    Utility room
    • Description: UNFINISHED. WALKOUT TO BACKYARD.
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Nat Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,618
    • Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Off Street
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Mature Landscaping, Landscaped
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Seasonal
    • Waterfront features: Pond
    Lot
    • Size: 0.35 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: GREAM0130B0000L01250
    • Zoning description: Residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
    Condition
    • Year built: 1983

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Satellite Available, Trash Public, Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Energy generation: Solar Panels Rented

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Great Barrington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $432/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $591,200
    • Annual tax amount: $8,153
    • Date on market: 8/14/2025
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