220 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) This property presents a rare and highly strategic opportunity for entrepreneurs, owner-operators, and investors to establish a new retail or food-based concept in one of Pittsfield's most active and community-driven locations. Positioned directly across from Clapp Park and Pellerin Field, and in close proximity to the splash pad in Pittsfield, Babe Ruth, and Little League baseball complexes, the site benefits from consistent daily traffic, seasonal surges, and strong neighborhood visibility. While the property was previously operated as a bar, the highest and best use has shifted toward a modern, community-oriented retail or food concept. The existing layout provides an excellent foundation for a variety of uses with minimal buildout required. The long service bar can be easily repurposed into a front-facing service counter suitable for coffee service, sandwich preparation, ice cream sales, or grab-and-go food operations. Existing plumbing, electrical, and open floor plan significantly reduce the cost and complexity typically associated with starting a new food-based business. The interior offers approximately 1,100+ square feet of functional space with a simple, efficient layout that allows for clear separation of service, seating, and preparation areas. Large front-facing windows provide natural light and create an inviting storefront presence while offering direct views of park activity, sporting events, and foot traffic. This visibility is a key driver for impulse visits and repeat customers, particularly for concepts catering to families, students, and park visitors. The space also features a classic tin ceiling and wood-accented interior, which can be leveraged to create a warm, inviting atmosphere with minimal renovation. Rather than requiring a full overhaul, the property lends itself well to cosmetic updates and branding improvements that can quickly transform the space into a modern café, deli, or dessert shop. Ideal concept uses include but are not limited to: " Ice cream or dessert shop capitalizing on seasonal park traffic and youth sports activity " Sandwich shop or deli offering quick-service meals for lunch crowds and game-day visitors " Coffee shop or café serving morning commuters, students, and neighborhood residents " Hybrid café concept combining coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, and ice cream for all-day revenue streams The location supports both seasonal and year-round business models, with peak activity driven by spring, summer, and fall sports seasons, as well as consistent daily traffic from nearby residential neighborhoods and the park itself. Plenty of surrounding houses and condo's and businesses and work locations surround this property and only create the opportunity for more daily traffic. For buyers seeking an affordable entry point into small business ownership, this property offers a unique advantage: much of the core infrastructure is already in place. This reduces startup costs and shortens the timeline to opening compared to a typical retail buildout. The space can be repositioned quickly with updated finishes, branding, and minor layout adjustments. Investors will also recognize the potential to reposition the asset and lease it to a tenant seeking a ready-to-go retail or food location in a high-visibility area. This is not simply a commercial property; it is an opportunity to create the next neighborhood staple in a location that has long served as a gathering point for the Pittsfield community. With the right concept and vision, the property is well-positioned to thrive as a modern, community-focused business serving families, students, and local residents.
Listing Details MLS# 249014
Location, Tax & Legal
- Registry
- Middle Registry
- Street #
- 220
- Street Direction
- West
- Street Name
- Housatonic
- Street Ext
- St
- State/Province
- MA
- Postal Code
- 01201
- Map Ref
- PITT M:G07 B:0010 L:001
- Taxes
- 3519
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Page
- 35
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 199900
- Limited Service
- No
- Agent Interest
- None
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Commercial
- Sq Ft Liv Apx
- 2250
- Total Half Baths
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- Yes
- Parking Spaces Type
- On-Street
- Surveillance
- No
- Year Built Apx
- 1925
- Year Built Source
- Assessor
- Lot Square Footage
- 2274
- Acres Apx
- 0.05
- Lot Size SqFt
- 2178
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
- Betterment
- Unknown
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2026-03-28
Traffic Count
- Traffic Count
- 14000
Building Info
- Electric Meters #
- Yes
- Floors#
- Yes
- Fuel Usage/Yr
- $2820
- Heating Sys #
- Yes
- Storefronts #
- Yes
More Information
Bathrooms
- # 1/2 Bath
- 2
Electric Type
- 200 AMP (# of Units)
- Yes
- Circuit Breaker
- Yes
- Individual Meter
- Yes
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- From north st in Pittsfield take right onto West Housatonic St aka RT 20 and property is 0.5miles from intersection light @ West Housatonic St & North/South St intersection. Directly across St. from Clapp Park. Corner of Hawthorne St.
- Marketing/Headline
- Prime Parkside Retail Opportunity Ideal for Café, Ice Cream, or Deli Concept Across from Clapp Park
Basement
- Concrete Floor
- Yes
- Full
- Yes
- Interior Access
- Yes
Exterior Amenities
- Bus-Public
- Yes
Fuel
- Nat Gas
- Yes
Hot Water
- Nat Gas
- Yes
Lead Paint
- Unk
- Yes
Lot Description
- Corner
- Yes
Business Type
- Food & Beverage
- Yes
- Mixed
- Yes
- Restaurant
- Yes
- Retail
- Yes
- Recreation
- Yes
Underground Oil Tank
- No
- Yes
Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Fixtures
- Yes
- Furniture
- Yes
- Inventory
- Yes
- Licenses Transfer
- Yes
- Liquor License
- Yes
- Real Estate Avail.
- Yes
- Years at Location
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Right to Farm Comm
- Unk
- Yes
Sewer
- Public
- Yes
Construction
- Masonry
- Yes
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Roof
- Unknown
- Yes
Heat/Cool
- Built-In A/C Unit
- Yes
- Forced Air
- Yes
Zoning
- Business
- Yes
Insulation
- Unknown
- Yes
Seller Disc
- No
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
- To Be Determined
- Yes
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