THISTLE DEW! But you won't have to settle with the purchase of this delightful year round cottage at an EXCEPTIONAL PRICE! Galley kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms and living room with a native stone fireplace. Private setting, garage, mature gardens, rear deck, outdoor barbeque and attic storage with expansion potential. Minutes to Monterey, Otis. Needs new septic design/field. Yes, this'll do!
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Market trends in 01253, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.0%
+4.0% MoM
Median sale price
$508K
$271K MoM
Avg. days on market
90d
186 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
3 MoM
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Sale history for 1898 Monterey Rd
Date
Event
Price
BCMLS #217411
Jun 19, 2017
Sold
$140,000
$188/sq ft
Oct 28, 2016
Listed
$125,000
$168/sq ft
+13
Public Remarks
THISTLE DEW! But you won't have to settle with the purchase of this delightful year round cottage at an EXCEPTIONAL PRICE! Galley kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms and living room with a native stone fireplace. Private setting, garage, mature gardens, rear deck, outdoor barbeque and attic storage with expansion potential. Minutes to Monterey, Otis. Needs septic installation--design and estimates available. Yes, this'll do!
MLS PIN #72091837
Jun 19, 2017
Sold
$136,600
$184/sq ft
Oct 28, 2016
Listed
$125,000
$168/sq ft
BCMLS #210512
Aug 18, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2014
Listed
$130,000
$175/sq ft
BCMLS #208532
Mar 11, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2014
Listed
$147,000
$198/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$872 (−14.9%)
$30,400 + $101,300
$131,700
2022
$1,025 (+8.2%)
$28,600 + $103,700
$132,300
2021
$947 (+6.0%)
$28,600 + $83,200
$111,800
2020
$893 (+0.7%)
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2019
$887
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2018
$887 (+2.5%)
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2017
$865 (+3.0%)
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2016
$840 (−2.1%)
$28,600 + $78,400
$107,000
2015
$858
$30,400 + $83,600
$114,000
Tax history for 1898 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$872 (−14.9%)
$30,400 + $101,300
$131,700
2022
$1,025 (+8.2%)
$28,600 + $103,700
$132,300
2021
$947 (+6.0%)
$28,600 + $83,200
$111,800
2020
$893 (+0.7%)
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2019
$887
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2018
$887 (+2.5%)
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2017
$865 (+3.0%)
$28,600 + $78,500
$107,100
2016
$840 (−2.1%)
$28,600 + $78,400
$107,000
2015
$858
$30,400 + $83,600
$114,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
744
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berkshire County
APN
3457490
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Interior Features: Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 744
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.26
Lot Features: Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $840
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Otis, west on Rt 23, 4-5 miles, on right.
UnparsedAddress: 1898 Monterey Rd, Otis MA 01253
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Berkshire County
APN: 3457490
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Farmington River Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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
Otis, MA • 01253
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $291,000
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