523 Hancock Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267 (MLS# 250801)

$715,000
523 Hancock Rd
Williamstown, MA 01267
MLS# 250801
4 beds  |  3 baths  |  2746 sqft
Front from southeast
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Front from southeast Front facade Front facade Drive to side entry From southeast with barn Barn and garage From east Barn From northwest From west West deck West deck to back yard West deck to backyard Backyard Backyard with entertaining area Backyard Backyard Backyard View from front of house Front entry Living room Living room Living room Dining room with hand painted mural Dining room with hand painted mural Dining room with fireplace Back hall Office/bedroom Entry hall from side door Entry hall with view of side porch Side porch entry Side porch entry View to kitchen form side entry hall Kitchen KItchen Solarium from kitchen Solarium to backyard Solarium with wood stove Solarium to door to west deck Stairway Upstairs hall Primary bedroom Primary bedroom Primary dressing room Primary bath with decorative vanity/sink Primary bath Bedroom Hall bath Bedroom Aerial from southeast Aerial from southeast Aerial from east

Property 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 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

Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 715000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $715,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-09-11
List Price: $715,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 555300
Elem School: Williamstown
Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.
High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
Assessed Year: 2026
Taxes: 8574
Tax Year: 2026
Page: 131
Registry: North Registry
Street #: 523
Street Name: Hancock
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01267
Map Ref: 303 39
General Property Description
Surveillance: No
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 108,900
Lot Size SqFt: 108900
Frontage Apx: 246.28
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2746
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1772
Acres Apx: 2.5
Remarks & Misc
Additional Disclosures: Asphalt roof on garage; renovation of solarium with new skylights, insulation, wiring 2022-2024 Solar 2014 Tesla solar storage (virtual power plant) provides enough energy for house for one day in 3 seasons, one half day in winter. Owner benefits from Tesla $600-800 per year.
Directions: Hancock Road is Route 43 south of Five Corners/Route 7.
Marketing/Headline: Stately Historic Home in South Williamstown
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Interior Access: 1
Partial: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Deck: 1
Fenced-Partially: 1
Landscaped: 1
Lighting: 1
Porch: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Oil: 1
Wood: 1
Garage
Attached: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Boiler: 1
Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: 1
Electric: 1
Hot Water: 1
Multizone: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Hot Water
Oil: 1
Interior Amenities
Alarm System: 1
Cable Available: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Skylight(s): 1
Sun Room: 1
Land Use
Horses Allowed: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: 8/2/2010
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Cream
Wood Fireplace #: 3
Wood Stove #: 1
Easement
Yes: 1
Survey
Yes: 1
Right of Way
Yes: 1
Accessibility
1st Fl Bdrm: 1
1st Flr Half Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Energy Features
Other: 1
Solar Panels Owned: 1
Storm Windows: 1
Views
Distant: 1
Hill/Mountain: 1
Pastoral: 1
Scenic: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Stove Permit
Unk: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Historic: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Unknown: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Cement Board: 1
Clapboard: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
To Be Determined: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-11
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Private; Well
Sewer: Private
Easement: Yes
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: Yes
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic
Land Use: Horses Allowed
Stove Permit: Unk
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Colonial; Historic
Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Skylight(s); Sun Room
Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Half Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Deck; Fenced-Partially; Landscaped; Lighting; Porch
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Energy Features: Other; Solar Panels Owned; Storm Windows
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Cement Board; Clapboard; Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Interior Access; Partial; Sump Pump; Unfinished
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Garage: Attached
Fuel: Electric; Oil; Wood
Hot Water: Oil
Insulation: Unknown
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: To Be Determined
Supplements
and two and one half baths, as well as an attached garage and workroom, and a large barn which affords a wide variety of options for use, complete the estate. A wonderful opportunity to inhabit a little piece of history in a beautiful New England college town.
Room Information
Room Name Level Length Width Remarks Area
FoyerFirst14.507.50Dutch door108.75
Living RoomFirst25.2513.50Fireplace with antique wood mantel340.88
Dining RoomFirst15.5013.50Hand painted wall mural; corner fireplace209.25
OtherFirst14.666.58Rear hall, three closets96.46
Half BathroomFirst5.752.5014.38
OfficeFirst15.7513.75Could be bedroom216.56
SunroomFirst19.0012.00Excellent sunlight; electric heat; Fujitsu mini-split228.00
KitchenFirst12.008.50Open to sunroom102.00
Seasonal RoomFirst16.106.33Entry porch from driveway/garage101.91
Mud RoomFirst14.8013.00Electric heat, laundry hookups192.40
Bedroom 1Second9.509.75Northwest; wide board flooring92.63
Three-Quarter BathroomSecond5.755.00Corner shower; pedestal sink28.75
Primary BedroomSecond15.661366.00Fireplace21391.56
Primary BathroomSecond8.005.00Decorative ceramic sink in wood vanity bureau40.00
OtherSecond9.007.66Dressing room68.94
Bedroom 3Second13.5812.50Built-in bureau169.75
Listing Office: ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC
Listing Agent: Maureen Dietze

Last Updated: September - 17 - 2026

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