Berkshire Area Home Sales Report for Mid-October

October 16, 2026 - 07:13

Real estate activity across the tri-state region remained steady during the week ending October 16, 2026, with transactions recorded in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Columbia County, New York.

In Berkshire County, a single-family home on East Street in Pittsfield sold for $385,000 after 42 days on the market. A condominium near the Lenox town center changed hands at $512,000, reflecting continued demand for walkable locations. Further south in Great Barrington, a restored farmhouse on Route 7 closed at $740,000.

Litchfield County saw several notable closings. A colonial in Litchfield sold for $625,000, while a lakefront property in Salisbury fetched $1.2 million. In Torrington, a smaller ranch-style house sold for $268,000, offering one of the more affordable entries in the county this week.

Columbia County recorded a mix of residential sales. A Victorian in Hudson closed at $875,000, and a contemporary home in Chatham sold for $690,000. A two-bedroom cottage in Kinderhook brought $340,000.

Agents describe the market as balanced but competitive in desirable towns, with inventory still tight and mortgage rates holding near recent averages. Cash offers appeared in several of the week's deals, particularly at higher price points.