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Front Porch Feature: Cape With Ample Opportunities

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.

Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action. 

 

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

 

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

 

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature." 

 

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures. 

 

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis. 

 

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.