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Becket

The Town of Becket is an upland town that was established in 1765, having begun as Plantation Number 4. The town was originally laid out in 1735 along with three other towns along the wilderness trail that connected the lower Housatonic Valley with the Connecticut Valley and Boston. The intention was to develop the wilderness that bordered the trail and therefore to make the trail safer to travel. Sixty-three home lots were laid out in the first settlement effort, "in a compact and defensible form" as the documents of the time said. Population growth, though slow, has been steady in the rural community. In 1776, there were 414 residents; in 1900 there were 994 residents; the modern town boasts about 1700 residents.


In 1798, Becket tried a noble experiment, which foreshadowed the future in America and which was unique among the frontier towns of the 18th century. The people of Becket could see the problems they and their neighboring communities were having supporting a church and minister using mandated tax monies. There were splits in the congregations, secessions of church members, and interminable battles and quarrels as a religiously diverse population opposed being forced to pay for the support of a minister with whose doctrines they disagreed. In response to this problem the Congregational residents of Becket formed a Congregational Church Society which relied solely on the voluntary contributions of its members to support its church, a church funding structure which is now in use everywhere in the United States.


In more modern times, Becket has been beloved by fishermen and was known in the 1940's for having one of the five best trout streams in the Berkshires. The West Branch of the Westfield River, which forms part of the northern boundary of Becket, was known for the brooks, browns and rainbow trout stocked there.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

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Spending/Student:

$8,092

Average SAT scores:

1573

Student/Teacher Ratios:

14.7 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:1,797 Median Income in town: $53,699 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

39

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 44 / 0 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$272,500

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$136,125

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

50%

Avg single family tax bill:

$0

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Subway info:

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

136

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

142

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,000

Newly renovated 2 br house on 7.3 acres. Rural setting w/easy access to all Berkshires and Pioneer Valley have to offer. House in move-in condition. Freshly finished floors, newly painted walls & new bathroom and kitchen. Electric, plumbing & heating systems updated 2012 & new insulation installed. Full basement. Land partially cleared w/gently rolling hills, woods, sunset views & 700? frontage w/potential for 2nd building lot or add?l outbuildings. Right-to-farm community. Motivated sellers.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$205,000

Great lake views from this simple, but cheerful home. Wood floors and paneled walls have that old time cottage feeling. Newer kitchen, large dining room, living rm. and 2 bedrooms on the main level, plus a large lakeview family rm. in walkout lower level (not included in footage). Excellent location near Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow and most other Berkshire destinations, yet only 1 hr. to Hartford or Springfield, 2 hrs. to Boston and 2 3/4 hrs. to NYC  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$289,900

Magical sunsets are waiting for you at this well built year round home with 100' of frontage on the lake. On the main level you will find large kitchen with island, living room with wood stove and hardwood floors, a sunroom(heated) filled with light and large sunny deck overlooking the lake. The lower level consists of a large heated but unfinished area that walks out to the lower deck. This home will be have a new 3 BR septic system installed for closing. A rare offering!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$43,900

 



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$449,000

To be built, six room, two and half baths, 2 car garage, handicaped accessible ranch or will build with your plans.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$220,000

Great location, privacy & potential views to the west with just a little more clearing. Over 600 feet of road frontage ensuring your privacy on 14.6 acres of land. Roomy kitchen, dining & living room w/fireplace & pellet stove insert, two guest bedrooms, bath and master bed/bath suite on the main floor. Lower level family room, utility room and over-sized two car garage & a generator too!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$349,900

Beautifully maintained home on a hill with distant views. Privately located on over 5 acres, close to Berkshire attractions. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace and large deck overlooking the countryside. Included are 3 outbuildings and raised-bed gardens. Could be year round home or week-end retreat. Bring your passion for relaxed, country living.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$273,500

Comfortable, colonial style home in good condition. Two acre lot with pretty plantings and pond views. Large liv. room w/ wood stove, big eat-in kitchen w/ plenty of cab. space, good sized deck and a full basement. Four bedrooms, incl. a large, sunny master suite with whirlpool, 2.5 baths. Walk to the community beach on Longbow Lake. Excellent location, near Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow and most other popular Berkshire destinations, yet only 2 3/4 hrs. to NYC and 2 hrs. to Boston.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$185,000

Steps to Shaw Pond and the assoc. beach for swimming, boating and fishing. Year round home w/ big dining room and great antique wood cook stove. In addition to the two bedrooms, there is a den/BR and a sleeping loft. Snow mobile trails and ski areas are near by for winter fun. Furniture and furnishings available. Near Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow and most other popular Berkshire destinations, yet only 1 hr. to Springfield or Hartford, 2 hrs. to Boston and 2 1/2 hrs. to NYC.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$224,900

Great lakefront location on beautiful Center Pond. Small year round home with wonderful lake views. Open plan living room/kitchen, sunporch, association picnic pavillion and beach. Central location near Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow and most other popular Berkshire destinations. Fishing, boating, swimming, skiing, snow mobiling, whatever your pleasure, it is here . Just 15 minutes to Lee, 20 min. to Pittsfield, one hr. to Hartford or Springfield, 2 hr. to Boston and 2 3/4 hrs. to NYC  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$84,850

Cute, smaller home with much recent work. Good location near rte. 20. Two minute walk to Lancelot lake, plus 4 other community lakes for swimming, boating and fishing. Near state forest for hiking, ski areas and snow mobile trails for winter fun. Just 15 minutes to Lee, 30 minutes to Westfield and 50 minutes to Springfield.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$21,600

Spacious building lot with lots of room to build. Located on Route 20, easy access to anywhere. Just 10 minutes to Prime Outlets in Lee and almost next door to Jacobs Pillow.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$24,800

Spacious building lot with lots of room to build. Located on Route 20, easy access to anywhere. Just 10 minutes to Prime Outlets in Lee and almost next door to Jacobs Pillow. Seller will perc with accepted offer.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$23,100

Spacious building lot with lots of room to build. Located on Route 20, easy access to anywhere. Just 10 minutes to Prime Outlets in Lee and almost next door to Jacobs Pillow. Perc test will be completed with an accepted offer.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$28,200

Spacious building lot with lots of room to build. Located on Route 20, easy access to anywhere. Just 10 minutes to Prime Outlets in Lee and almost next door to Jacobs Pillow.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$189,000

Post & Beam contemporary with an open plan great room, first floor bedroom and bath, over-sized screen porch, cathedral ceilinged bedroom, loft and full bath on the second level and a partially finished lower walk-out...newer Buderus Boiler and Generator...located in Indian Lake Estates offering members two non-motor boat lakes and tennis courts.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$84,000

Vacation home on hill overlooking Robin Hood Lake. This is the ideal low maintenance, 2 bedroom, 1 bath retreat. New siding, windows, roof and gutters. Stone fireplace with propane gas insert. Inviting, bright interior with central skylight. Great deck for entertaining.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$5,000

Lovely lightly wooded lot in Sherwood Greens. Season lake views. Nice location. Perc'd and ready to move. Priced right.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$45,700

Adorable cabin snuggled in the trees. 2 bedroom with wood stove. 3 season get-a-way, no heating system. Needs new septic and well. Property is being sold "As Is".  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$389,000

This post and beam country contemporary is located in the prestigious Indian Lake Estates offering 2 non-motorboat lakes, sandy beaches and tennis courts. The house consists of 3 full living levels offering plenty of room and privacy with a spacious great room for all to gather.  






 

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