Front Porch Feature: Cape With Ample Opportunities

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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The home is located at 387 North St. 

DALTON, Mass. — This sweet renovated Cape on a generous corner lot is a perfect starter home, or a great pick for downsizing or sharing with mom. 

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County.

This week, we are discussing a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1940. The first floor has an eat-in kitchen and a living room, plus a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry. there are two more bedrooms, kitchen and a large bathroom upstairs.

The house is 1,676 square feet on 0.15 acres, with an unfinished basement and a garage. It comes with a washer and dryer, refrigerator, range, and microwave. The asking price is $324,000.

We spoke to Jessica Rizzo from Lamacchia Realty Inc., which is handling the property.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

Rizzo: Property features a second kitchen upstairs, which makes a great option for multigenerational families. 

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

Rizzo: I know the previous owner lived there for many years and raised several children in the home. The property used to feature an indoor pool outback.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space? 

Rizzo: There’s plenty of space for a large family. 

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for? 

Rizzo: Buyers with a few kids or someone looking for an in-law suite. 

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Rizzo: Recent updates include new roof, fenced in yard and shed. 

What was your first impression when you walked into this home? 

Rizzo: This home offers great space and an awesome entertaining area with a large covered space outback.

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Rizzo: Property is conveniently located near schools, churches, and the community center.

You can find out more about this house on its listing.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or an offer to sell. If you're interested in having your property featured, please contact our sales department at sales@boxcarmedia.com.

 




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Dalton Police Facility Report Complete; Station Future Still Uncertain

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee's final report is complete but the future of the station remains uncertain. 
 
Several members of the committee attended the Select Board meeting last week, as co-Chair Craig Wilbur presented four options delineated in the presentation — build on town-owned land, build on private land, renovate or repurpose the existing buildings, and do nothing. The full report can be found here
 
According to the report, addressing the station's needs coincides with the town facing significant financial challenges, with rising fixed costs and declining state aid straining its budget. 
 
These financial pressures restrict the town's ability to fund major capital projects and a new police station has to compete with a backlog of deferred infrastructure needs like water, sewer, roads, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
 
In June 2024, Police Chief Deanna Strout informed the board of the station's dire condition — including issues with plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and damaged cells — prompting the board to take action on two fronts. 
 
The board set aside American Rescue Plan Act funds to address the immediately dire issues, including the ventilation, and established the Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee to navigate long-term options
 
Very early on it was determined that the current facility is not adequate enough to meet the needs of a 21st-century Police Facility. This determination was backed up following a space needs assessment by Jacunski Humes Architects LLC
 
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