30 Lenox Ave · Pittsfield, MA 01201

$129,900

7 bd · 3.0 ba · 3,360 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 4 Days on market

Built 1910 7,405 sqft lot $39/sqft · 47% below area Est $244k · 47% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.4/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.3/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Nice investment opportunity!

Key facts

• Updated electrical
• Off street parking
• Newer roof

Tags

• NEWER ROOF
• UPDATED ELECTRICAL
• OFF STREET PARKING
• CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public sewer
• Home design: Fixer condition
• Construction: Asphalt roof; Total building area approximately 3360
• Exterior features: Public bus access; Public trash pickup

Interior

• Flooring: Linoleum flooring; Wood flooring
• Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Oil heating
• Interior features: Cable available; Accessible bedroom; Accessible full bathroom

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $130k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($31k/yr) — positive. Per door: $850/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $130k).
• Cap rate 29.8% vs local median 3.6% in Pittsfield — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 75/100 on livability (#70 in MA, #3,820 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, amenities D+, crime D.
• Pittsfield (urban): math 19% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #272 of 302 in MA (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Zoned schools: Morningside Community School (math 8% / reading 22%, grade F, #854 of 938 statewide, top 93%, 355 students, 0% FRL); Taconic High (math 27% / reading 37%, grade F, #255 of 343 statewide, top 77%, 860 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 50% district-wide (50 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.7%/yr); 278 active listings in the ZIP; 130 units permitted in Berkshire County in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $4,427/mo this rent would consume 75% of the median local household income ($71k/yr) (locally 1580% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $898 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Berkshire County population projected at -24% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.7% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts since 14y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1910 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $129,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1910 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 3.41% ✓
• Cap rate: 29.84%
• Cash-on-cash: 84.09%
• DSCR: 4.74
• GRM: 2.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $244,036
• List price: $129,900
• Delta: -46.77%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
30 Lenox Ave	0.00mi	7/3.0	3,360 (0%)	1mo	$125,000	$37	99
76-78 Stoddard Ave	0.37mi	7/3.0	3,120 (-7%)	4mo	$275,000	$88	68
38-40 Hull Ave	0.30mi	8/3.5 (+1)	3,206 (-5%)	13mo	$250,000	$78	61
10 Cherry St	0.63mi	6/4.0 (-1)	3,320 (-1%)	2mo	$295,000	$89	58
150 Lenox Ave	0.26mi	7/2.5	3,005 (-11%)	13mo	$300,000	$100	57
9-11 Myrtle St	0.24mi	8/4.0 (+1)	3,744 (+11%)	6mo	$420,000	$112	56
52-58 N Pearl St	0.56mi	8/4.0 (+1)	3,488 (+4%)	8mo	$395,000	$113	52
27-29 Daniels Ave	0.75mi	6/2.5 (-1)	3,216 (-4%)	8mo	$145,000	$45	45
33-35 Wellington Ave	0.49mi	8/4.0 (+1)	3,024 (-10%)	12mo	$335,000	$111	42
21 Pleasant St	0.60mi	7/4.0	2,951 (-12%)	10mo	$375,000	$127	40
43-45 Grove St	0.51mi	8/2.0 (+1)	2,856 (-15%)	11mo	$247,000	$86	33
42 Brown St	0.67mi	8/4.0 (+1)	3,696 (+10%)	18mo	$120,000	$32	28

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 7.72% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 89.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.49×
• Total profit: $163,415
• Equity at exit: $19,369

10-year hold

• IRR: 93.9%
• Equity multiple: 13.41×
• Total profit: $451,390
• Equity at exit: $11,231

Cash invested: $36,372 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 20 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State Massachusetts: 20 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+15
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Cambridge / Boston historically rent-controlled (preempted 1994 but consideration ongoing); strong tenant protections; court backlogs.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 01201

• Rents YoY: 7.7%
• Active inventory: 278
• Price-to-rent: 7.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,427 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$681
• Tax from tax record: −$213 /mo · $2,557/yr
• Insurance: −$54
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$930
• Net cashflow: $2,549

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,201

Max offer price $129,900

Occupancy floor 37%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $2,622	-5% $2,586	+0% $2,549	+5% $2,512	+10% $2,475
Rent	-10% $2,199	-5% $2,374	+0% $2,549	+5% $2,724	+10% $2,899
Rate	-1.0pp $2,614	-0.5pp $2,582	base $2,549	+0.5pp $2,515	+1.0pp $2,481

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	2	1	$4,428
Total (3 units)			$4,427

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $32,475
• Closing costs: $3,897
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 6 events

1. 2026-05-05
   status Pending 226-char remark
2. 2026-05-01
   listed $129,900 Active 226-char remark
3. 2012-10-30
   soldstatus $115,000 28-char remark

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   Nice investment opportunity!

4. 2012-08-06
   listed $138,000 28-char remark

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   Nice investment opportunity!

5. 1995-04-07
   soldstatus $79,931
6. 1987-10-15
   soldstatus $83,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MA · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,557 · $213/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,557 · $213/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥92°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 10% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $53,124
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,276
• − Property taxes: −$2,557
• − Insurance: −$650
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,250
• − Management: −$4,250
• − Depreciation: −$3,779
• Taxable income: $30,362
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$7,287
• After-tax cash flow: $23,300/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Pittsfield
• NCES district ID: 2509630
• Math proficiency: 19% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $44,032
• Composite: 22.67/100
• National rank: #8046
• State rank: #272 of 302 in MA

Livability — Pittsfield

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #70
• US rank: #3820

Category grades

Amenities D+ Commute A+ Cost of living B Crime D Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Pittsfield, MA
• County: Berkshire County · 44,848 people
• City population: 44,848
• Metro: Pittsfield, MA
• Population (ZIP): 44,848
• Household income: $71,093
• Rent vs Own: 36.5% rent · 63.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1580.0

Population outlook (Berkshire County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 119,723 people
• By 2030: 114,608 · -4.3%
• By 2040: 102,806 · -14.1%
• By 2050: 91,305 · -23.7%
• By 2075: 71,517 · -40.3%
• By 2100: 57,988 · -51.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (78%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 78% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 9% Black 5% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 8% Romanian 6% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 90% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 1% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Berkshire

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+39.9) · D 68.9% · R 29.0% · Other 2.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -12.5pp toward R · 2008: 52.4pp · 2024: 39.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+39.9 2020: D+47.1 2016: D+41.5 2012: D+53.7 2008: D+52.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -199.88%
• Current HPI: 283.3421
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.72%
• Metro: Pittsfield, MA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.28%
• F500 in state: 38

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	3	$17B
▸Insurance	2	$84B
▸Retail	2	$76B
▸Life Sciences	1	$43B
▸Energy Technology	1	$31B
▸Aerospace / Defense	1	$18B

Price history

+50.6% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-28 Sold (MLS) $125,000 BCMLS
• 2026-05-05 Pending — BCMLS
• 2026-05-01 Listed $129,900 BCMLS
• 2012-10-30 Sold (MLS) $115,000 BCMLS
• 2012-08-06 Listed $138,000 BCMLS
• 1995-04-07 Sold (Public Records) $79,931 Public Records
• 1987-10-15 Sold (Public Records) $83,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.3%/yr

Latest (2023): $2,557 · -0.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.