279 Great Barrington Rd

West Stockbridge, MA 01236

$1,300,000
Price
4
Beds
2,249 Sq. Ft.
$578 / Sq. Ft.
2,249
Sq. Ft.
$578
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the picturesque village of Williamsville, West Stockbridge, this 1850s antique colonial offers an exceptional blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern comfort. Set on over 400 feet of pristine Williams River frontage, with a 12 acre private island, the main house features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wide plank wood floors, and two wood-burning fireplaces. A recently renovated farmhouse kitchen is in keeping with the style of the home. A gracious floor plan on the main level lends itself...Nestled in the picturesque village of Williamsville, West Stockbridge, this 1850s antique colonial offers an exceptional blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern comfort. Set on over 400 feet of pristine Williams River frontage, with a 12 acre private island, the main house features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wide plank wood floors, and two wood-burning fireplaces. A recently renovated farmhouse kitchen is in keeping with the style of the home. A gracious floor plan on the main level lends itself to gathering and entertaining, complete with a screened-in porch. The spacious primary suite includes a wraparound deck with serene river views, perfect for peaceful mornings.
  1. Listed by Lauren Rosen • LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC
  2. Listed by Lance Vermeulen • LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC

Property Details for 279 Great Barrington Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
View
Water, Scenic, Hill/Mountain, Distant
Parking Spaces Type
Garaged & Off-Street
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 05/28/2025 11:22 AM

Property Details for 279 Great Barrington Road

StatusPending
MLS #246318
Days on Market3
Taxes$11,729 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1850
Lot Size16.67 AC / 726,145 SF
CountyBerkshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC, Lauren Rosen; LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC, Lance Vermeulen
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Building Information for 279 Great Barrington Road

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size16.67 AC / 726,145 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,789 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,811

Property Taxes

$977

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 279 Great Barrington Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Route 41, the house is just north of Williamville on the right after the bridge.
  • MLS Area Major: South Registry
  • Latitude: 42.26
  • Longitude: -73.38
  • MLS Area Minor: South Registry
  • Views Distant: Yes
  • Views HillMountain: Yes
  • Views Scenic: Yes
  • Views Water: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 2732
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $11,728.87
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1107400
  • Assess Amount: $1,107,400.00
  • Assessed Year: 2025.0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Book: 2732
  • Page: 217
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Monument Valley Reg.
  • High School: Monument Mountain
  • Elementary School: Muddy Brook Reg.
  • Elementry School: Muddy Brook Reg.
  • Middle School: Monument Valley Reg.
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Stalls: 2.00
  • Garage Auto Opener: Yes
  • Garage Detached: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 16.67
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Features: Add'L Land Avail
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.67
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 726145
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 726145.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2249.0
  • Building Area Total: 2249.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Description Add'L Land Available: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants Unknown: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 74
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey Unknown: Yes
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Flood Hazard Area Unknown: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Yes: Yes
  • Water Access Private: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Electric Type Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Internet Service Cable Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deciduous Shade Trees, Mature Landscaping, Landscaped, Outbuilding
  • Exterior Amenities Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Outbuilding: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deciduous Shade Trees: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Mature Landscaping: Yes
  • Waterfront Frontage on Water: Yes
  • Waterfront River: Yes
  • Waterfront River Access: Yes
  • Waterfront River View: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Wood: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Colonial: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Total: 4.00
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.10
  • Total Rooms: 9.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Half Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Oil, Boiler, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wtr Treatment-Own
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: White
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Fireplace (s), Inlaw/Guest Qtrs, Stone Countertop, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities In law Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Central AC: Yes
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement Full: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Fuel Propane: Yes
  • Hot Water Oil: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Water Treatment Own: Yes
  • Floor Marble: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Multizone: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
Rental
Rental Information
  • Rentals Propane Tank: Yes
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 279 Great Barrington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2025

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246318

—
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246318

$1,300,000—
Nov 4, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88956349

$545,000—
Nov 2, 1998

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #140732

$545,000—
Oct 11, 1997

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #140732

$495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2025

Under Agreement

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246318

—
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #246318

$1,300,000
11/04/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88956349

$545,000
11/02/1998

Sold

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #140732

$545,000
10/11/1997

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #140732

$495,000

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

Public Records for 279 Great Barrington Road

Taxable ValueLand$207,000Additions$900,400Total$1,107,400
Tax Record2025$10,653 ($888 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,642 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,642 SqFtStories2Lot Size726,145 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1850ZoningR1CountyBERKSHIREAPNWSTO M:410 B:00000 L:0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Great Barrington Road

This home is within Berkshire Hills School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Public5 to 8

Monument Mt Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Berkshire Meadows
Private1 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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Listing Courtesy of LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC, Lauren Rosen; LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC, Lance Vermeulen

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