296 Housatonic St, Lenox, MA 01240 (MLS# 247055)

296 Housatonic St, Lenox, MA 01240

$594,000

Front view of home, front porch, and side deck.

Front view of house and large front lawn. Nicely sited up and back from the road.

Goshen stone steps lead to front porch and front entry as well as side deck and side entry.

Walkway to front porch with views of October Mountain

Front entry features slate floors, double closet, and convenient storage hooks. Entry opens into living room.

Living room with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, and built in shelving.

Living room with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, and built in shelving. View into dining room.

Open dining room features easy access to kitchen and sliding glass doors to back deck and yard.

Well appointed kitchen features hardwood floors and newer appliances.

Full walk in pantry is conveniently located steps from the kitchen.

Half bath is coveniently located off Bonus Room and nearby access to back yard.

Bonus Room features a half bath, new windows, closet, playroom space and sitting room, recessed lights and stylish European ceiling fans, and dual access to side deck and rear yard.

Side deck and entrance to Bonus Room, with steps down to back yard.

Side deck and entrance to Bonus Room, with Goshen stone steps down to driveway.

Rear deck off dining room features October Mountain views.

View from Dining Room onto back deck and into lush backyard.

Primary Bedroom with hardwood floors, double closets, new windows.

Primary Bath with large vanities and extra storage.

Bedroom 2 with hardwood floors, new windows.

Bedroom 3 with hardwood floors, new windows.

Side View from top of driveway looking at house and landscaped garden.

Sideview of driveway looking toward road with landscaped garden and side deck in view.

The lower back yard features a fire pit.

View of lower backyard looking at rear of house in distance.

View of upper backyard, sitting area, and playscape.

View from rear corner of upper backyard looking at house, and playscape.

The basement full bath is stylish and features a walk in shower, vanity, toilet, and custom shelves.

The basement features a home office with closet, and lounge area.

The basement features ample storage area and laundry area with set tub.

The basement features a mechanical room with new Navien on demand heating system.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,919 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 41,818 Status: Closed

Current Price: $594,000 List Date: 7/15/2025 Last Modified: 9/05/2025

Overview

Description

Move right into this beautifully updated Lenox ranch—just a stroll to downtown on sidewalks through lit intersection, Woods Pond, and October Mountain! Filled with charm and thoughtful updates, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features hardwood floors, a spacious bonus room with convenient half bath, and a finished lower level with full bath—perfect for guests, work, or recreation. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with lush, professional landscaping—your own private retreat. New roof, windows, furnace, and owned solar are just a few of the amenities that add value, comfort and efficiency. Sited on just under 1 acre lot, this is a truly special mid-century find in a prime Lenox location!

Listing Details MLS# 247055

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 296
Street Name: Housatonic
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01240
Map Ref: M:08 P:72 L:0
Elem School: Morris
Middle School: Lenox Memorial
High School: Lenox Memorial
Assessed Year: 2025
Taxes: 3556
Tax Year: 2025
Page: 125
Concessions: None

Contract Information

Original List Price: 589000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1919
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 8
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Surveillance: Yes
Year Built Apx: 1960
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: 41818
Acres Apx: 0.96
Lot Size SqFt: 41818
Garage Stalls: 0

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-09-05
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-20
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2025-09-05

Building Info

Exterior Color: Gray
Wood Fireplace #: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Additional Disclosures: 24 hour notice required for all showings.
Directions: Route 7 to Housatonic Street
Marketing/Headline: Updated Mid-Century Lenox Ranch

More Information

Restrict Covenants

No: Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Interior Access: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Deck: Yes
Fenced Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Porch: Yes
Mature Landscaping: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk: Yes

Floor

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Slate: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Nat Gas: Yes

Garage

None: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Boiler: Yes
Ceiling Fan: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Hybrid: Yes

Hot Water

Nat Gas: Yes

Interior Amenities

Cable Available: Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
Radon Mitigation System: Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Title V

Not Applicable: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

No: Yes

Sewer

Public: Yes

Easement

Unk: Yes

Survey

Unk: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes

Accessibility

1st Fl Bdrm: Yes
1st Flr Full Bath: Yes

Electric Type

100 Amp: Yes

Energy Features

Solar Panels Owned: Yes

Views

Hill/Mountain: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Condition

Recently Renovated: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

Mid-Century Modern: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Green Energy Generation

Solar: Yes

Exterior Siding

Brick: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Financing

Cash: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Public Sewer: Public Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: No Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Hill/Mountain Electric Type: 100 Amp Style: Mid-Century Modern; Ranch Interior Amenities: Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Radon Mitigation System Internet Service: Cable Available Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath Exterior Amenities: Deck; Fenced Yard; Landscaped; Porch; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Energy Features: Solar Panels Owned Green Energy Generation: Solar Construction: Wood Frame Condition: Recently Renovated Exterior Siding: Brick; Vinyl Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Full; Interior Access Floor: Ceramic Tile; Laminate; Slate; Wood Garage: None Fuel: Nat Gas Hot Water: Nat Gas Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Close Of Escrow Financing: Cash

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Great Room	First	new windows, recessed lighting, ceiling fans
Half Bathroom	First	conveniently located off Great Room
Kitchen	First	w/ wood floors and separate walk in pantry nearby
Dining Room	First	w/ wood floors and sliding doors to back deck
Living Room	First	w/ hardwood floors, wood fireplace
Bedroom 2	First	w/ wood floors, replacement windows
Bedroom 3	First	w/wood floors, replacement windows
Primary Bedroom	First	w/mountain views, wood floors, double closet, replacement windows
Full Bathroom	First	w/tub shower combo, large vanity space
Exercise Room	Lower	recently finished
Office	Lower	w/ closet
Full Bathroom	Lower	w/ walk in shower
Other	Basement	huge storage area, mechanical room, and laundry

Documents

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Listing Office: LAMACCHIA REALTY, INC

Listing Agent: Victoria A Standring

Last Updated: September - 05 - 2025

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