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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Timeless Family Home

One of the fireplaces is in the primary bedroom. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for an architecturally interesting home with room for family and friends? Then this is the house for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing a single-family home at 121 Wendell Ave.

This 1930 brick home has three bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms for total of 2,145 square feet. It comes with a renovated kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator, range, range hood. There's a two-car detached garage and all on a corner lot of 0.20 acres.

It features two brick fireplaces (one in the primary bedroom), hardwood floors, curving staircase, original hardware, and a screened patio.

The asking price is $539,000.

We spoke to Victoria Standring with Lamacchia Realty.

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

Standring: This home is a rare blend of timeless architectural charm and fresh, modern updates — all set on a prominent corner lot in one of the area's most architecturally significant neighborhoods. Its walk-to-town location, combined with thoughtful interior renovations, makes it a standout for buyers seeking both style and convenience.

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

Standring: This home is ideal for someone who values character, walkability, and a sense of place —perhaps a creative professional, an architecture lover, or anyone looking to be part of a vibrant community with easy access to shops, dining, and culture.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
 

Standring: Absolutely — the recently refreshed kitchen is both functional and elegant, seamlessly integrating with the rest of the home. The addition of a chic, custom pantry elevates daily living. Original architectural details, including brickwork, wood floors, and window placement, create a rich backdrop for modern living.

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

Standring: This home has long been admired by locals for its stately presence on the corner, and it's said that its original builder chose this lot specifically for the sweeping views down both tree-lined streets. The original owner had ties to Norman Rockwell, was the very first woman in the state to obtain a driver's license, and operated a bed and breakfast on nearby Pontoosuc Lake.  

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

Standring: Picture quiet mornings in the sun-drenched kitchen, afternoon strolls to downtown for coffee or shopping, and evenings entertaining friends in rooms that radiate warmth and character. This home invites you to live intentionally, beautifully, and with a sense of rootedness.

What was your first impression when you stepped foot into this home?
 

Standring: It was one of effortless charm. There's an energy here — a graceful blend of history and possibility. I immediately noticed how the light moves through the home and how each room feels both welcoming and unique.

Have you heard any memorable reactions or feedback from visitors?
 

Standring: People often pause in the entryway and say, "Wow, I didn't expect it to feel this open and bright." Visitors fall in love with the kitchen updates, but it's the overall feeling — the authenticity and quiet elegance—that tends to leave the most lasting impression.

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.

Pittsfield Remembers Lives Lost to Overdose, Underscores Harm Reduction

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Mayor Peter Marchetti reads a proclamation at City Hall encouraging residents to raise awareness and lift each other up. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dozens of people gathered downtown on Monday to remember those lost to overdose and work toward a future of zero deaths from substance use disorder. 

The Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative and its partners held a proclamation reading and flag-raising at City Hall, followed by a standout in Park Square with signs promoting the use of naloxone, harm reduction, and reducing associated stigma. 

There were 23 fatal overdoses in Berkshire County in 2025, 11 in Pittsfield. This is down 44 percent from the 41 countywide fatalities in 2024. 

While it is a significant decrease, advocates want to see that number at zero. 

"On the one hand, we're very pleased to see this significant of a decrease. This is actually the lowest number that we've had since [Department of Public Health] started collecting these numbers in 2013, but the goal is still zero," said Andy Ottoson, public health planner with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. 

August is International Overdose Awareness Month, the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those lost without stigma, and acknowledge the grief of families and friends left behind. September is National Recovery Month, a national observance to educate the public on the importance of substance use treatment and mental health services.

Samantha Kendall of Berkshire Harm Reduction explained that it is truly meeting people where they are, as they are, and when they are, "and I think we all do a really great job at that."

"We also want to remember that we're building a community for everybody, and systems and policies for everybody. That's really important in harm reduction work, so that's also the reason we're here today," she said.