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Andrea Forsythe

I'm Andrea Forsythe, a Newton, MA real estate agent specializing in new construction. With 13+ years developing homes, I guide buyers and sellers from search to keys.

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  3. 1574-1579 Pleasant St, Lee, MA 01260
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1574-1579 Pleasant St Lee — Photo 1 of 37

1574-1579 Pleasant St Lee — Photo 1 of 37

$1,260,000

1574-1579 Pleasant St, Lee, MA 01260

Lee, MA 01260

Beds

5

Baths

4

SqFt

3,334

Style

Duplex

Built

1815

Historic 1815 compound — 3 independent income-producing units — $154K gross revenue in 2025. 1815 Greek Revival farmhouse duplex + converted barn — an investment rental property or family compound minutes from Main Street Stockbridge. Turnkey 5-star Airbnb, 6 years running, $154K/year. On historic registry as birthplace of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Compact, low-maintenance parcel — all the Berkshires, none of the yard work. Original wide-beam floors, log rafters, double-sided fireplace with brick vaulted bread oven, mature gardens with bistro tables. Three addresses — 1574, 1577 & 1579 Pleasant St. Each unit fully self-contained with own entrance, kitchen, W/D, electricity meter, and heat source. 1574: 2BR/1BA downstairs.1579: 2+BR/2BA upstairs 1577: converted barn with king bed, queen futon loft, and full bath. The hard work is done; you simply take over a fully operational hospitality business. THE NUMBERS 2025 Gross Revenue: $153,702 | NOI: $136,526 | Cap Rate: 10.84% | Gross Yield: 12.20%5-yr avg NOI: $122,423. No pro forma. No projections. All actual. Revenue documented across all seasons— summer STR, fall/winter: remote professionals, insurance relocation, medical professionals. No stabilization period needed. THE LOCATION Minutes to Tanglewood, Kripalu, Stockbridge Bowl. 2.5 hrs NYC · 2 hrs Boston. Peak STR demand June–Aug; remote professionals and corporate tenants fill all three units Sept–May. Twelve months of documented revenue, no seasonal gap over 6 years. THE OPPORTUNITY Historic designation as birthplace of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Henry Billings Brown — a permanent differentiator no new build can replicate. Active STR/MTR listings, 4.88-star brand, 180+ reviews, active forward bookings, guest handbook, host handbook, and operating playbook all convey. Municipal sewer (no Title 5) · public water · FEMA Zone X · dual residential + commercial zoning · electrical updated · 4th unit potential in unfinished barn garage. Furniture, kitchenware, linens + digital marketing assets excluded; available by separate agreement. Active STR — all units occupied.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,260,000
Annual Taxes$5,694

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street10

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms12
Fireplaces4
FlooringWood, Hardwood
BasementDirt Floor

Climate & Utilities

HeatingSteam, Oil, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane, Electric
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame, Brick, Post & Beam, Barn board
RoofAsphalt/Composition Shingles
FoundationBlock, Granite
ZoningRB

Property & Lot

Acres0.34
SqFt Lot14,810
Lot FeaturesEasements

Amenities & Appliances

Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer • Rangetop - ENERGY STAR • Oven • Washer • Dryer • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher • Range

Geography

Property History

Listed
$1,260,000

Aug 13, 2026

MLS® 73563141

Expired
$1,260,000

Dec 31, 2025

MLS® 73423628

Expired
$1,260,000

Dec 31, 2025

MLS® 73423627

Listed
$1,260,000

Aug 31, 2025

MLS® 73423628

Listed
$1,260,000

Aug 31, 2025

MLS® 73423627

Population

20

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$123K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2021 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

0.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Berkshire County

144 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+4% vs the prior 12 months) — 19 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Full Lee, MA market report ZIP 01260 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Derek Greene

Listing Office: The Greene Realty Group

MLS® Number: 73563141

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