Public Remarks: Rustic 2 bedroom/1 bath bungalow in the heart of Hancock Village. Perfect for the handyman looking for a project, with the advantage of low taxes! Great fixer-upper/Air B&B opportunity, or three- to four-season Berkshires living opportunity near Jiminy Peak, theatre, dining, shopping and all the amenities of the Berkshires and beyond! New Elgin style septic system currently in design; work will be scheduled once under contract. Home is in need of a roof and TLC. Take advantage of this low tax opportunity now! Sale is AS IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$135Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Amy Wood• KEMPF-VANDERBURGH REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
Est. $2,165 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 161 Main St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BCMLS #249972
Jul 23, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2026
Sold
$137,000
$135/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 2026
Listed
$135,000
$133/sq ft
BCMLS #249632
Jun 18, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2026
Listed
$150,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$292 (−5.2%)
$58,400 + $50,600
$109,000
2022
$308 (+0.7%)
$58,400 + $44,200
$102,600
2021
$306 (+7.4%)
$58,400 + $44,200
$102,600
2020
$285 (−15.9%)
$58,400 + $44,200
$102,600
2019
$339 (−22.1%)
$58,400 + $43,300
$101,700
2018
$435 (+52.6%)
$58,400 + $38,700
$97,100
2017
$285 (+22.3%)
$58,400 + $38,700
$97,100
2016
$233 (−14.7%)
$58,400 + $38,700
$97,100
2015
$273
$60,200 + $36,000
$96,200
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,015
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berkshire County
APN
4009299
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Other Parking: Off Street
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Subfloor, Wood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 5
Living Room
Accessibility Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Has Waterfront
Water front Features: Brook
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1014.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 342.0
Tax Year: 2025
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Hancock
High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
Location Information
Directions: Route 43 to Main Street; house is on the right next door to the town library.
Utility Information
100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Private Sewer
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,015
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: Berkshire County
APN: 4009299
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed
Photos Count: 25
Internet Automated Valuation Display YN: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Hancock Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hancock, MA • 01237
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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38
43
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Hancock. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $264,000
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