Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Pittsfield, Massachusettes did compared to the state as a whole.

The Pittsfield, Massachusettes MSA property value change was + 21.94% (+ 10.97% yearly).

All of the property in MA averaged + 5.40% change in value (+ 2.70% yearly).

Pittsfield-MA

YearQuarterPrice IndexQuarter Increase or DecreaseAnnualized
2005 2 195.53 + 5.69% + 22.77%
2005 3 199.39 + 1.97% + 7.90%
2005 4 201.78 + 1.20% + 4.79%
2006 1 216.25 + 7.17% + 28.68%
2006 2 211.98 - 1.97% - 7.90%
2006 3 214.5 + 1.19% + 4.76%
2006 4 225.58 + 5.17% + 20.66%


Lets look at East Otis, Massachusettes, a city located in Pittsfield, Massachusettes MSA.

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If you were going to do a East Otis, Massachusettes Refinance, or East Otis, Massachusettes Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your East Otis, Massachusettes home was worth $111,000.00 in 2005, you could multiply by + 21.94%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $135,348.00 in 2006. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Pittsfield-MA from 2005 to 2006:
+ 10.97%

Appreciation Comparisons

Here are a some MSAs that didn't do so well, this can give you an idea of a worst case scenario:.

  1. Lafayette-LA lost - 25.36% from 1986 thru 1987
  2. Anchorage-AK lost - 24.89% from 1986 thru 1987

Zip Code in MSA: 1029 - EAST OTIS, MA

MSA Pop: 133310
Zip Pop: 572
Avg Value: 139300
County: BERKSHIRE
Elev: 1039
Region: Northeast
Lat: 42.158401
Long: -73.042901