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This home on Washington Avenue has been completely renovated and the attic turned into a primary suite.

Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.

This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre. 

The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.

The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.

It's on the market for $349,900.

We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.

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

A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.

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

I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home? 

The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.

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

I can see all sorts of people in this house. 

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

North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.

You can find out more about this home on its listing here.

*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.





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Weekend Outlook: Jazzy Days

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including spring cleaning, jazz, and more.

Editor's Pick

Pittsfield City Jazz Festival
Celebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts. It starts with a Jazz Jam at 7 p.m. on Friday at Hot Plate Brewing and then follows on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with rising artist Georgia Heers at Mr. Finn's Caberet (Barrington Stage.)

More information here.

Friday

Free Zumba Class with Jos
740 Williams St., Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Get a workout at this free Zumba class at On Pointe Barre & Fitness Studio.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.

More information here.

Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff
Adams Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
 
Fresh off their appearance at FreshGrass Festival 2025, Michael Daves (guitar, vocals) and Jacob Jolliff (mandolin, vocals) celebrate their new album "We Like Jim & Jesse!" in which they honor bluegrass pioneers
 
The theater is located at 27 Park St., Adams. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup
413 North St., Pittsfield
Time: noon to 4 p.m.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. hosts its annual downtown spring cleanup. This year, more than 150 volunteers representing over a dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this competitive annual event.

More information here.

Saturday

'From Sea to Shining Sea': a Concert for America at 250
First United Methodist Church, Pittsfield
Time: 3 p.m.

The Eagles Community Band is hosting its annual "From Seas to Shining Sea" concert to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

More information here.

Under the Night Sky at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Stargaze with Kevin Collins and his planetarium projector. You will learn about stars and much more astronomy, physics, and mythology.

More information here.

Berkshire Book Con
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate reading and writing with contests, a community read with a local author, an adult book fair, and trivia night. With participating partners Hot Plate Brewing Co and Indie Readery Records.

More information here.

Pittsfield Community Pantry Rock & Bowl
Masonic Lodge, 116 South St. Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

The Pittsfield Community Pantry is hosting an "Empty Bowls" fundraising event. Join in and pick out a handcrafted bowl made by a local artist. Also enjoy soup, bread, desserts, and more while dancing.

More information here.

Memory Lane Doo Wop Show
Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

This show will take you back to the 1950s and '60s. Ticket sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club's Camp Russell.

More information here.

'Williamstown: The First Billion Years'
Williamstown Historical Museum
Time: 11 a.m.
 
Mark Brandriss, retired professor of geology at Smith College, reveals the story of how Williamstown's topography was shaped through the rocks and landscape. 
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