Welcome to your private retreat nestled on a beautifully landscaped half acre lot in a quiet, serene setting. This impeccably maintained home offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature, with deeded 99-year dock rights on Otis Reservoir--the largest recreational lake in Mass--just steps away.Step inside to a light-filled, open-concept living room featuring a cozy wood stove and stunning stone chimney surround. The space flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing. Gorgeous oak floors run throughout the main level, complementing the warm, airy atmosphere.The spacious first-floor master suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a walk-in closet, luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, and a custom tiled walk-in shower. Upstairs, you'll find 3 3 bedrooms offering comfort and privacy for guests or family.Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening on the screened-in porch, which overlooks a babbling brook. A backyard deck surrounded by flower boxes adds even more space to take in the natural beauty around you.Outside, a 30x24 two-car barn provides ample storage and includes a large space above perfect for a studio, workshop, or guest area. The home and barn are both vinyl sided, and the roof was replaced in 2022 with a 50-year guarantee, offering peace of mind for years to come.With plenty of natural light, an open and airy design, and thoughtful updates throughout, this home is a rare find for those seeking privacy, nature, and access to premier lake living. Convenient to Otis Ski Ridge, Jacobs Pillow, hiking trails, Tanglewood and all of the best of the Berkshires.
-Abutting Lot 2 (.46 acres) Available for purchase
-SEPTIC REPLACED 2025
-SHOWINGS BEGIN MAY 15
For sale
$799,000
236 Ridge Ave, Otis, MA 01253
4beds
2,742sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.46 Acres Lot
$780,400 Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood stoveCustom tiled walk-in showerStunning stone chimney surroundSpacious first-floor master suiteOpen and airy designQuiet serene settingWalk-in closet
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thom Garvey 508-371-8219,
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 246559
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Half bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Boiler, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Interior Balcony, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry,Crawl Space,Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,742
- Total interior livable area: 2,742 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garaged & Off-Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath, 1st Flr Half Bath
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Boat Slip, Privacy, Dock, Mature Landscaping, Landscaped
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges, Lake, Dock, Deeded Rights, Close to Water
- Body of water: Otis Reservoir
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18 3
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Gambrel/Dutch,Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Availabl
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Otis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $531,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,430
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
Estimated market value
$780,400
$741,000 - $819,000
$3,193/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000$291/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listing removed | $799,000$291/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$291/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000$291/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$291/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000$291/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,430 +5.7% | $531,000 +6% |
| 2024 | $3,246 -1.2% | $500,900 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $3,287 +21.3% | $496,500 +42.1% |
| 2022 | $2,709 -0.3% | $349,500 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $2,718 +3.1% | $320,900 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,636 +0.7% | $316,100 |
| 2019 | $2,617 | $316,100 |
| 2018 | $2,617 +2.5% | $316,100 |
| 2017 | $2,554 +2.9% | $316,100 |
| 2016 | $2,481 | $316,100 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,673/mo
Principal & interest
$3874
Property taxes
$799
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01253
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Farmington River Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.8 mi
- NAGateway Regional Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.8 mi
- 4/10Gateway Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Farmington River
Source: BCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Berkshire County
- Otis
- 01253
- 236 Ridge Ave




