$399,000
42 Wendell Ave
Pittsfield, MA 01201
MLS# 250986
7 beds  |  4 baths  |  7744 sqft


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Property Description
Built by Thomas Colt in 1865, 42 Wendell Avenue is a striking Italian Villa style property with a rich place in Pittsfield's history. Once owned by Simon England Sr., who deeded it in memory of his wife, the building later became the Women's Club of Pittsfield and most recently served as the Whitney Center for the Arts. The arched entrance opens to more than 7,700 square feet across 15 rooms. Soaring ceilings, inlaid hardwood floors, ornate fireplaces, carved wood mantels, and substantial original woodwork lend character throughout. Tall windows bring natural light into the rooms, and a sunroom offers a bright space overlooking the grounds. The property's scale and layout invite a range of possibilities. Rooms on both floors could accommodate professional offices or studios, while the

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Contract Information
Current Price: $399,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-09-28
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
List Price: $399,000
Original List Price: 399000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Location, Tax & Legal
Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 42
Street Name: Wendell
Street Ext: Ave
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01201
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 7744
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 15
Total Bedrooms: 7
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Bathrooms: 4
Parking Spaces: 17
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Surveillance: No
Year Built Apx: 1860
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 27552
Acres Apx: 0.63
Lot Size SqFt: 27443
Building Info
Exterior Color: Brick
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-28
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Historical Restrict.
Title V: Not Applicable
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Easement: Unk
Survey: No
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Historic; Other
Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s); Sun Room
Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
Appliances Incl: Range; Refrigerator
Construction: Masonry
Condition: Fixer-Upper
Exterior Siding: Brick
Roof: Membrane; Metal; Other; Slate
Basement: Concrete Floor; Full; Unfinished
Floor: Laminate; Wood
Garage: None
Fuel: Nat Gas
Hot Water: Nat Gas
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Business; Multi; Other; Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Supplements
large rooms offer space for meetings, performances, or exhibitions. Multiple apartment spaces upstairs add residential possibilities, complemented by a commercial sized kitchen and an on site parking lot. With its architectural detail and long history of bringing people together, 42 Wendell Avenue is ready for its next chapter.

Listing Office: NOCHER REALTY
Listing Agent: Christian Garner

Last Updated: September - 29 - 2026

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