Summer Residences

176 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · also known as Berkshiretown

Summer Residences is a public housing at 176 Columbus Ave in Pittsfield, MA 01201, with 184 apartments, built in 1976.

At a glance

• 184 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1976
• Bedrooms: 166 1-bedroom, 18 2-bedroom
• 87,472 sq ft of building area
• 2.38 acre lot
• Assessed at $9,997,000 for fiscal year 2025
• Last sold as a whole for $6,450,000 in August 2005

No homes in Summer Residences are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Summer Residences is in Project-based voucher (PBV), HUD project-based Section 8, with 184 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 99 out of 100 (2026-06-10).

Pittsfield Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Pittsfield (Amtrak Lake Shore Limited), 0.1 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Intermodal Center (BRTA 1 2 4), 0.1 mi
• Pittsfield ITC (BRTA · PVTA 901 904), 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Morningside Community School (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.7 mi
• John T Reid Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 1.2 mi
• Eagle Education Academy (high, grades 6–12), 0.2 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Summer Residences

How many units are in Summer Residences?

Summer Residences has 184 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Summer Residences built?

Summer Residences was built in 1976.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Summer Residences right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Summer Residences comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Summer Residences?

Pittsfield (Amtrak Lake Shore Limited) is 0.1 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Summer Residences income-restricted housing?

Yes. Summer Residences is in Project-based voucher (PBV), HUD project-based Section 8, with 184 assisted units. Apply through Pittsfield Housing Authority.

Buildings near Summer Residences

• Columbia Arms — 65 Columbus Ave, 91 apartments · built 1971, 0.1 mi
• Capitol Square — 369 North St, 68 apartments · built 1920, 0.2 mi
• New Amsterdam — 421 North St, 67 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Central Annex — 99 Second St, 103 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Berkshire Peak — 341 West St, 120 apartments · built 1972, 0.5 mi
• Wahconah Heights — 335 Wahconah St, 68 apartments · built 1960, 1.2 mi
• Mt Greylock Extended Care — 1000 North St, 100 apartments · built 1986, 1.2 mi

More: all 10 large buildings in Pittsfield · Pittsfield homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Summer Residences or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].