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While scenic Williamsburg is a quiet little town from which one may, summer or winter, step into the forests of the Berkshire Hills, it is the last stop on the Pioneer Valley bus system that connects the town to Northampton, Amherst and all the educational, cultural and market opportunities that the five college campuses attract. 


The population includes many families that have descended from those farmers that settled where they had cleared the woods more than two hundred years ago, intermarried with the industrialists and immigrant mill workers that made their way up the river in the mid-nineteenth century.  There is also a large population of educators, professionals and others who have come to Williamsburg over the years, to enjoy the peace and tranquility of small town life. 


Perhaps, the character of the town is owed to the fabric of its past: an unusual history that has gone largely untold for generations.  In 1874, the mill town, as it was then, suffered a great industrial disaster when the huge, poorly constructed reservoir burst, demolishing many mills, homes and lives along its course to the Connecticut River in Northampton.  Heroes rode before the flood saving hundreds of lives.  Volunteers retrieved the dead and revived the villages.  Few of the factories were rebuilt and many of the industries were moved to other locations and the laboring population followed.  Time has healed those scars with fresh vegetation and a new generation born without the memories of the past. 


The main streets of both villages, Williamsburg and Haydenville, feature remarkable examples of Greek Revival architecture in homes and public buildings; this pride of the industrial era, on higher ground, spared by the raging flood.  


Today, can be seen the effects of volunteerism, in the museums, libraries, schools and activities  of all ages.  There seems to be a helping hand and live and let live attitude that has yet to be overwhelmed by the ravages of other types of inundations.  There is an  ongoing spirit, a civic pride, prompting gifts and endowments in a time honored tradition.  There is a certain solidarity in the organization of the town, its people, and the institutions and societies they have formed, as though the town owns the people.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

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10th Grade Eng:

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8th Grade Math:

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8th Grade Eng:

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8th Grade Science:

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4th Grade Math:

235  

 

4th Grade Eng:

181  

 

Spending/Student:

$8,482

Average SAT scores:

1552

Student/Teacher Ratios:

10.5 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:2,440 Median Income in town: $65,325 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

95

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 19.7 / 1,000
Violent: 1.2 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 19 / 2 / 3

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$280,237

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$267,450

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

5%

Avg single family tax bill:

$0

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Subway info:

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

113

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

122

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$324,900

YOU?LL LOVE THE VERY NATURE OF IT Country and contemporary styles co-mingle in this interesting farmhouse hybrid, providing income or the perfect setup for extended family. Fabulous outbuilding for horses/livestock/woodworking. Fully renovated 3BR/2BA apt w/deck, laundry & white quartz fpl. Owner?s unit has wide open spaces and a soaring atrium-like space leading to the multi-leveled master w/bath & loft. Converted porch makes a great spot to soak up the tranquil setting.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$469,000

The best of both worlds! Built in 2005, this pristine home offers a lovely country setting on 1.49 acres with exterior amenities including a screened-in porch, deck & beautifully landscaped yard, yet is only minutes to Northampton. A custom cape with many quality features throughout such as cherry cabinets, white ash floors, stainless steel appliances, buderus boiler, just to name a few. An 8 room home with 4 bdrooms, 2.5 baths with a 1st floor master suite and option to expand. Don't miss it  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$479,000

OH 5/6 2-4:00. Rare opportunity to acquire Farm complete with 5 bedroom house, multiple barns, outbuildings, silo, nearly 30 acres of land and all just 15 mins outside of downtown Northampton. The property boasts two brooks, actively hayed farmland and spectacular beauty. The house's many major updates include: new electrical service, new wiring in many areas, interior gutted to the studs, insulated and re-walled, new roof, newly painted, new bathroom and a new high-end kitchen. Barns need TLC  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$449,000

Former B&B on 13 acre sunny hillside. Private setting with incomparable mountain view, woods and pasture. Less than 15 minutes to Northampton and I-91. 3 story house and 2000 sq ft barn with studio and workshop. Pellet/coal stoves on 1st and 2nd floor.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$449,000

Former Bed & Breakfast on 13 acre sunny hillside. Private setting with incomparable mountain view, woods and pasture. Less than 15 minutes to Northampton and I-91. 3 story house and 2000 sq ft barn with studio and workshop. Pellet/coal stoves on 1st and 2nd floor. Passive solar system, delivered vacant  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$215,000

CUTE AS A BUTTON home with a BIG, BEAUTIFUL YARD! Well-maintained 2 bedroom ranch w/ garage set upon 1.7 acres - perfect potential opportunity for future expansion. Enjoy your tranquil surroundings from the stone patio and take in the view of the fantastic landscaping in the private backyard, as well as landscaped front drive. Enclosed breezeway makes for an ideal room to spend those lazy days of summer enjoying morning coffee or good book. All appliances incl. washer/dryer included. A must see!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$175,000

A very comfortable two bedroom condo located in the beautiful village of Williamsburg. This idyllic Queen Anne Victorian, on a tree lined street will melt your heart. Gracious entry and sweet front porch - walk to shopping, church, restaurants, post office and library. This owner occupied complex has only five units and this one has it's own private deck! It is centrally located just 10 minutes west of Northampton.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$309,000

NEED SPACE??-- Generously sized 8-room home is aggressively priced. Quick 1/2 mile from the Williamsburg Center + across from hundreds of acres of Conservation Land w/hiking trails. Marvelous open floor plan for kitchen, dining + living room w/ oversized windows (sunfilled living area). Lovely formal foyer plus separate library for quiet time. 1st floor laundry + 1/2 bath. 4 bdrms upstairs w/ 2 baths + large walkup finishable attic. Nicely finished rooms in walkout lower level. Town sewer!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$199,000

great opportunity , nice home in great country setting, needs some interior work ,but ready for your ideas and improvements. has a finished basement and walk-out ,was a home based business in the past,could be again,or make 2 levels of living. many possibilitys with this 1989 ranch on 1.5 acres. owner to do title-5. A MUST SEE !!!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$339,000

Spacious home with first floor bedroom and two full baths. Privately set on 1.1 acres. Solid well built home with beautiful woodwork throughout and hardwood floors. The kitchen is open to the dining area and living room with a large island. Spacious laundry room plus ample closet space. Easy access to Route 9 and minutes to Northampton. Enjoy the backyard views from the picture window in the kitchen or the deck. The numerous windows and lights bring the outdoors inside. NOT A DRIVE BY!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$554,000

Elegant charm with private country living best describe this beautifully designed home!! Beautiful maple flooring thruout living area. Gorgeous sunken liv rm enhanced by oversized windows plus wonderful use of glass thruout home. Master bdrm suite w/ full bath on its own level. 1st floor study could be 4th bdrm w/full bath. Large screened porch + glassed hot tub room--perfect for relaxing. Central Air. Just 10 min. to NHTN + Rte 91. Too much to list. This home must be seen to be appreciated.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$329,900

This 3 family was totally renovated down to the studs in the last 15 years. Great location and large lot set back from road. The 3 light filled units feature large kitchens with open living and dining area.Wood flooring and trim throughout. Separate utilities and basement storage areas. This would be nice owner accupied.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$459,000

Wow! Look out over the Pioneer Valley. Unbelievable long range views. You can see UMass from your private deck. High on the hill sits this contemporary home on 43 Acres. Wide open floor plan in this post and beam home. Wood stove included in the wide open family room. Plenty of glass and skylights in this home to make it very bright and cheery. Wood and ceramic floors through most of the home. Large wrap around deck ready for your hot tub and for entertaining. Can't replace at this price  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$195,000

excellent location near williamsburg or florence,views, mostly open ,perced and ready for great home site.could be a great mini farm site.great solar and sunny spot.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$329,900

Privacy plus from this elevated 4 acre site with one-floor living that has "open" floor plan with bay windows overlooking agricultural setting in Haydenville section near Northampton line. Wooded site with stone walls, great large deck for en- tertaining & leisure relaxation. Garage is heated & set-up for home studio/ workspace/ or hobbyist. Fireplace / wood stove in living room, basement opportunity for expanded living & plumbed for bath. Adjacent acreage available !  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$285,000

Charming three bedroom cape with formal dining room and living room with fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen with newer counter top. On six acres and with lots of privacy, just a short distance to Williamsburg center. Attached two car garage with carport. Enjoy country living on the generous deck. $285,000. Propane HVAC services first floor.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$419,000

This lovely home has seen marvelous updates since 2006 w/ addition of beautiful baths, insulation, etc. Charming eat-in kitchen, formal din. rm, fireplaced liv. rm, + study. 2 staircases--at both ends of home. Central air + all the amenities. Separate 2 story studio is perfect for at home business or guesthouse (central air, heat, cable, security system + 1/2 bath) w/ lots of storage. Small orchard w/ apple trees, blueberry bushes + pond . Gorgeous perennial beds enhance the natural landscape.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$110,000

Rural setting just over Northampton line, wooded & private 15+ acre site in an agricultural setting that offers peaceful and quiet area. Can be purchased with less acreage. Nice opportunity for country flavor .. yet close to all amenities.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$539,900

This contemporary red cedar home offers 3200 SqFt of living area & studio space. The first floor offers a large sunken living room with fireplace and cathedral ceiling, formal dining room, kitchen with dining area & breakfast bar, study, full bath with Jacuzzi tub, master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath. The lower level walks out & features two large bedrooms, full bath, family room with woodstove and 600 SqFt studio space. Both floors offer plenty of storage,attached two car garage.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$194,000

Bucolic Village of Williamsburg offers quaint New England charm with just steps to bank,library,shop,dine,schools,gas,post office & soothing waters of riverflow. Grand Victorian mansion restored with 5 units, including this Penthouse beauty. Open floor plan, many custom features with secured entry foyer & very quiet building presence. Dramatic angular features, vaulted ceilings create relaxing atmosphere. Front sitting porch for lazy evenings & country flavor.  






 

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