211 Cottage St, Great Barrington, MA 01236

$849,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,204 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,462 Status: Active
Current Price: $849,000 List Date: 3/23/2026 Last Modified: 3/25/2026

Overview

Description

Just outside the charming village of Housatonic, this extraordinary Queen Anne Victorian stands as a true architectural gem, nested amid lush gardens and beautifully landscaped grounds. From its distinctive urn shaped columns to its twin towers, gables and wrap around porch, every detail reflects the grace and grandeur of a bygone era - balanced perfectly with thoughtful modern updates. Sweeping lawn with private patio and mature plantings. Currently configured as a two family residence, the layout offers easy conversion back to a magnificent single-family home, making it ideal for a grand Berkshire retreat, full time residence, or multi-generational living. Inside you will find historical character, original millwork & trim, and updated kitchens & baths. Whether you're seeking a stately

Listing Details MLS# 248957

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
South Registry
Street #
211
Street Name
Cottage
Street Ext
St
State/Province
MA
Postal Code
01236
Map Ref
GREA M:001.0 B:0000 L:0186.0
Village
Housatonic
Elem School
Muddy Brook Reg.
Middle School
W.E.B. DuBois Middle School
High School
Monument Mountain
Assessed Year
2025
Taxes
9097
Tax Year
2025
Page
8

Contract Information

Accessory Dwelling Unit
No
Original List Price
849000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
3204
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Total Rooms
10
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Full Baths
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Year Built Apx
1899
Year Built Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
37462
Acres Apx
0.86
Lot Size SqFt
37462

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2026-03-23

Building Info

Exterior Color
white

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Main Street to Cottage #211. On the corner of Cottage and Highland.
Marketing/Headline
GRAND QUEENE ANNE VICTORIAN WITH TOWERING ELEGANCE AND TIMELESS BEAUTY

More Information

Restrict Covenants

Unk
Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes
Finished-Partially
Yes
Full
Yes
Interior Access
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Bus-School
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Privacy
Yes
Trash Private
Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees
Yes
Mature Landscaping
Yes
Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk
Yes

Floor

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fuel

Oil
Yes

Garage

None
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Boiler
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Hot Water

Oil
Yes

Interior Amenities

Bay/Bow Window
Yes
Cable Available
Yes
Granite Counter
Yes
Marble Counter
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available
Yes

Lead Paint

Unk
Yes

Lot Description

Corner
Yes

Title V

Not Applicable
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk
Yes

Water

Other
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes
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

200 Amp
Yes
Circuit Breaker
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Style

Historic
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes

Seller Disc

No
Yes

Exterior Siding

Wood
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes
To Be Determined
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Other Sewer: Public Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Lot Description: Corner Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker Style: Historic; Victorian Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Granite Counter; Marble Counter; Sun Room; Walk-In Closet(s) Internet Service: Cable Available Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath Exterior Amenities: Bus-School; Landscaped; Patio; Porch; Privacy; Trash Private; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping; Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Concrete Floor; Finished-Partially; Full; Interior Access Floor: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Garage: None Fuel: Oil Hot Water: Oil Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Negotiable; To Be Determined

Documents

Listing Office: HELEN MULLANY REAL ESTATE, LLC
Listing Agent: Helen Mullany
Last Updated: March - 25 - 2026
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