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220 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA

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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$199,900

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MLS® 249014

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Type Other
Levels Commercial Sale
Size 2250 sqft
Garage No
Maintenance Fees 
Taxes $3,519
Days Active 1
Approx. Age 1925
Avg. Price Per Sqft $88
MLS® Number 249014

Property Address: 220 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-6023

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Exceptional opportunity to reposition this highly visible commercial space directly across from Clapp Park, multiple youth sports fields, and the largest water splash pad in Pittsfield. Has operated as a neighborhood bar for better than 40 years, but the property offers a flexible open layout with an existing service counter, plumbing, and utilities already in place. Ideal for conversion to a café, sandwich shop, ice cream concept, or grab-and-go food business. Large front windows provide natural light and direct views of park activity, creating strong potential for walk-in traffic. Character-rich interior with tin ceiling and wood accents adds charm and authenticity. A rare chance to establish a new business in a high-traffic, community-centered location. This property presents a rare and highly strategic opportunity for entrepreneurs, owner-operators, and investors to establish a new retail or food-based concept in one of Pittsfield's most active and community-driven locations. Positioned directly across from Clapp Park and Pellerin Field, and in close proximity to the splash pad in Pittsfield, Babe Ruth, and Little League baseball complexes, the site benefits from consistent daily traffic, seasonal surges, and strong neighborhood visibility. While the property was previously operated as a bar, the highest and best use has shifted toward a modern, community-oriented retail or food concept. The existing layout provides an excellent foundation for a variety of uses with minimal buildout required. The long service bar can be easily repurposed into a front-facing service counter suitable for coffee service, sandwich preparation, ice cream sales, or grab-and-go food operations. Existing plumbing, electrical, and open floor plan significantly reduce the cost and complexity typically associated with starting a new food-based business. The interior offers approximately 1, 100+ square feet of functional space with a simple, efficient layout that allows for clear separation of service, seating, and preparation areas. Large front-facing windows provide natural light and create an inviting storefront presence while offering direct views of park activity, sporting events, and foot traffic. This visibility is a key driver for impulse visits and repeat customers, particularly for concepts catering to families, students, and park visitors. The space also features a classic tin ceiling and wood-accented interior, which can be leveraged to create a warm, inviting atmosphere with minimal renovation. Rather than requiring a full overhaul, the property lends itself well to cosmetic updates and branding improvements that can quickly transform the space into a modern café, deli, or dessert shop. Ideal concept uses include but are not limited to: " Ice cream or dessert shop capitalizing on seasonal park traffic and youth sports activity " Sandwich shop or deli offering quick-service meals for lunch crowds and game-day visitors " Coffee shop or café serving morning commuters, students, and neighborhood residents " Hybrid café concept combining coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, and ice cream for all-day revenue streams The location supports both seasonal and year-round business models, with peak activity driven by spring, summer, and fall sports seasons, as well as consistent daily traffic from nearby residential neighborhoods and the park itself. Plenty of surrounding houses and condo's and businesses and work locations surround this property and only create the opportunity for more daily traffic. For buyers seeking an affordable entry point into small business ownership, this property offers a unique advantage: much of the core infrastructure is already in place. This reduces startup costs and shortens the timeline to opening compared to a typical retail buildout. The space can be repositioned quickly with updated finishes, branding, and minor layout adjustments. Investors will also recognize the potential to reposition the asset and lease it to a ten
MLS® Number249014
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Ensuite LaundryNo
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GarageNo
Approx. Age1925
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Condo Taxes
Cable TV
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$199,900List Price
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220 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA

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