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4 beds2,746 sqft
523 Hancock Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267
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Single FamilyProperty Type
2.5 acresLot Size
1772Year Built
$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Dating from the late eighteenth century, this handsome, hip-roofed Colonial home is a distinctive and stately presence gracing its two and one half acre site in historic South Williamstown and provides a glimpse into its storied past. The finely proportioned residence offers casual elegance with its three fireplaces, wide board flooring and extensive built-in cabinetry and shelving. With a unique hand-painted wall mural of Williamstown's iconic scenery complementing the warmth of the original old...Dating from the late eighteenth century, this handsome, hip-roofed Colonial home is a distinctive and stately presence gracing its two and one half acre site in historic South Williamstown and provides a glimpse into its storied past. The finely proportioned residence offers casual elegance with its three fireplaces, wide board flooring and extensive built-in cabinetry and shelving. With a unique hand-painted wall mural of Williamstown's iconic scenery complementing the warmth of the original old world architectural details, the spacious dining room awaits the hosting of many gatherings both intimate and large. The kitchen overlooks a bright solarium with woodburning stove and ample bookshelves, perfect for relaxation and reading or simply viewing the meadows beyond. Three to four bedrooms
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  • Listed by: Maureen Dietze • ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC info@altonwestall.com
Last updated: 09/14/2026 11:25 AM • Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 250801

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Property Information for 523 Hancock Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,574 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Historic, Colonial
  • View: Scenic, Pastoral, Hill/Mountain, Distant
  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1772
  • Lot Size: 2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hancock Road is Route 43 south of Five Corners/Route 7.
  • MLS Area Major: North Registry
  • Latitude: 42.65
  • Longitude: -73.26
  • MLS Area Minor: North Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Pastoral: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 1418
  • Parcel Number: 303 39
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $8,574.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 555300
  • Assess Amount: $555,300.00
  • Assessed Year: 2026.0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Book: 1418
  • Page: 131
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • Elementary School: Williamstown
  • Elementry School: Williamstown
  • Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Other Parking: Off Street
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Stalls: 2.00
  • Garage Attached: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 2.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 108,900
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 108900.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2746.0
  • Building Area Total: 2746.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Land Use Horses Allowed: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants No: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 3
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 52
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Easement Yes: Yes
  • Survey Yes: Yes
  • Year Built: 1772
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Flood Hazard Area Unknown: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
  • Title V Date: 8/2/2010
Green Features
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar Panels Owned
  • Green Energy Efficient Lighting: Yes
  • Energy Features Other: Yes
  • Energy Features Solar Panels Owned: Yes
  • Energy Features Storm Windows: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Private: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Stove Permit Unknown: Yes
  • Internet Service Cable Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Porch, Deck, Barn/Stable, Fenced-Partially, Landscaped
  • Exterior Amenities Barn Stable: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities FencedPartially: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Cement Board: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Clapboard: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Wood: Yes
  • Frontage Approximate: 246.28
  • Right of Way Yes: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Colonial: Yes
  • Style Historic: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Total: 3.00
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.10
  • Total Rooms: 9.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Half Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Electric, Boiler, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: True
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Cream
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 3
  • Building Information Wood Stove: 1
  • Interior Features: Alarm System, Cable Available, Fireplace (s), Skylight(s), Sun Room
  • Interior Amenities Alarm System: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Skylight: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Sun Room: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Partial: Yes
  • Basement Sump Pump: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling Ductless Wall Unit AC System: Yes
  • Fuel Electric: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Fuel Wood: Yes
  • Hot Water Oil: Yes
  • Insulation Unknown: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Electric: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Multizone: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Wood Stove: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Other, Half Bathroom, Office, Sunroom, Kitchen, Seasonal Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 1, Three-Quarter Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 3
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.5
  • Room Width: 7.5
  • Room Description: Dutch door
  • Room Area: 108.75
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 25.25
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Description: Fireplace with antique wood mantel
  • Room Area: 340.88
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Description: Hand painted wall mural; corner fireplace
  • Room Area: 209.25
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.66
  • Room Width: 6.58
  • Room Description: Rear hall, three closets
  • Room Area: 96.46
Room 5
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 5.75
  • Room Width: 2.5
  • Room Area: 14.38
Room 6
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.75
  • Room Width: 13.75
  • Room Description: Could be bedroom
  • Room Area: 216.56
Room 7
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Description: Excellent sunlight; electric heat; Fujitsu mini-split
  • Room Area: 228.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.5
  • Room Description: Open to sunroom
  • Room Area: 102.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Seasonal Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Width: 6.33
  • Room Description: Entry porch from driveway/garage
  • Room Area: 101.91
Room 10
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.8
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Description: Electric heat, laundry hookups
  • Room Area: 192.4
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Width: 9.75
  • Room Description: Northwest; wide board flooring
  • Room Area: 92.63
Room 12
  • Room Type: Three-Quarter Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 5.75
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Description: Corner shower; pedestal sink
  • Room Area: 28.75
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.66
  • Room Width: 1366.0
  • Room Description: Fireplace
  • Room Area: 21391.56
Room 14
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Description: Decorative ceramic sink in wood vanity bureau
  • Room Area: 40.0
Room 15
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.66
  • Room Description: Dressing room
  • Room Area: 68.94
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.58
  • Room Width: 12.5
  • Room Description: Built-in bureau
  • Room Area: 169.75
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 523 Hancock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #250801

$719,000
May 2, 2012

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #197445

$331,500
Mar 27, 2012

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #197445

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #250801

$719,000
05/02/2012

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #197445

$331,500
03/27/2012

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #197445

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 523 Hancock Road

Taxable ValueLand$170,000Additions$369,000Total$539,000
Tax Record2025$7,438 ($620 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size108,944 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965ZoningRR2CountyBERKSHIREAPNWILL M:303.0 B:0039Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 523 Hancock Road

This home is within Mount Greylock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Williamstown Elementary
PublicPK to 6

Mt Greylock Regional High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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523 Hancock Road is a single family home for sale in Williamstown, MA 01267. This property was listed for sale on September 11, 2026 by ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC, it's currently listed at $719,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on May 2, 2012. This listing's school district is Mount Greylock School District. Nearby schools include Williamstown Elementary and Mt Greylock Regional High School. 523 Hancock Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,746 sqft single family home built in 1772.

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