Berkshire County and Pittsfield City property record for 59 Backman Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,303 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,481 (2025) |
| APN | G080011029 |
| Primary APN | G080011029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,996 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | G080011029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 BACKMAN AVE |
| City | PITTSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01201-5915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | PITTSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 900500 |
59 Backman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Berkshire County and Pittsfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 BACKMAN AVE, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-5915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Backman Ave was $4,481.
Source: Berkshire County and Pittsfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Municipality | Pittsfield City |
| Unified School District | Pittsfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,481.00 | $249,800 Land $54,100 Building $195,700 | $274,561 |
| 2023 | $3,728.00 | $203,500 Land $48,900 Building $154,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 59 Backman Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 59 Backman Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PITTSFIELD DPU WATER DEPT serves 43,927 people · EPA ID MA1236000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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