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A small Hampshire County Hilltown
Williamsburg, or “Burgy” as it’s known locally, is one of 28 bucolic Western Massachusetts Hilltowns. It was a busy industrial settlement until a dam burst and destroyed much of the town in 1874, leading to its transformation into the scenic small town it is today, more suburban than commercial. “It’s very rural and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful nature, but still close to Northampton,” says Realtor Kimberly Raczka of Five College Realtors, who has almost two decades of experience working with clients in the Pioneer Valley area. “Locals go to Northampton for things like date nights, but Williamsburg has some personality and a cute, quaint little small-town downtown area,” she says.
WIlliamsburg is a rural town along the border of The Pioneer Valley and The Berkshires.
Northampton's downtown area is lined with restaurants, cafes, retail and people walking around.
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Cottages, Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes and more
Most of Williamsburg’s housing stock consists of 19th-century Colonial Revivals and Queen Annes, early-20th-century farmhouses, midcentury cottages and ranch-style homes, as well as 21st-century New Traditionals. Prices start under $200,000 and quickly rise to over $1 million, depending on the home’s size, age and condition. Acreage and view factor into the prices, too. Typically, hilltop homes with mountain views and several acres of land sell for $825,000 and up.
Williamsburg is a classic New England town with neighborhoods full of charming older houses.
Classic New England homes can be found throughout Williamsburg.
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Hampshire Regional Schools serve Williamsburg
The combined Hampshire Regional School Districts serve about 1,600 students in Hampshire County in four single-school elementary districts and one single-school secondary school district. School choice is available. Many Williamsburg kids attend Anne T. Dunphy School between preschool and sixth grade and continue to Hampshire Regional Middle and High School for seventh through 12th. Dunphy earns an A-minus from Niche. The middle and high schools, which share a campus, earn a B. The high school offers early college/joint admissions programs, allowing participating juniors and seniors to jump-start their college and/or career journeys.
The Hampshire Regional School keeps Huntington Students very well equipped for the future.
Anne T. Dunphy School in Williamsburg is a public pre-k and elementary school.
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Youth sports, golf and natural areas offer outdoor recreation
The Williamsburg Recreation Commission’s youth sports teams play at Ames Field in Haydenville, a small village and historic district on the south side of town. Big View Trail is a marked, 1.5-mile hiking loop nearby, known for its sweeping views of the Connecticut River Valley and Mount Tom Range. To the north, the Williamsburg Wildlife Management Area is a nearly 90-acre nature preserve. In-season trout fishing, trapping and hunting for white-tailed deer, black bear and eastern coyote are permitted. Hiking is also allowed, but because the area is kept intentionally wild, there are no marked trails.
Williamsburg's Beaver Brook Golf Course is being converted to a wild community park.
The 90 acre Williamsburg Wildlife Management Area is a state maintained wildlife habitat.
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Shopping and dining in the Williamsburg Center Historic District
Downtown has locally owned stores, like Williamsburg Market, a full-service grocer, butcher and deli, and Williamsburg General Store, a gift shop and bakery. The Williamsburg Grange Community Hall hosts events, from poetry readings to seed exchanges. Their annual fundraiser, the Burgy Grange Fair, is held in September, with local vendors, an auction and “best in show” competitions. Dining options include A-1 Hilltown Pizza and Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant. Local Burgy, about halfway to Haydenville, is a popular food truck. “It’s affiliated with Local Burger, the regular restaurant in Northampton. It’s not a high-end date spot, it’s more of a fun, casual picnic place with very good burgers,” Raczka says.
Williamsburg Market offers grocery essentials without leaving town.
In warmer months the Local Burgy food truck offers delicious fast food.
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Massachusetts Route 9, PVTA buses connect around Hampshire County
Massachusetts Route 9, called Main Street where it runs through Williamsburg, connects northwest toward Cummington and southeast into Northampton. Major regional employers in Northampton, like Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Smith College, are less than 8 miles away. The 14-mile drive to Amherst, east of Interstate 91, usually takes about 30 minutes. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority provides bus service from Williamsburg to Northampton and Amherst.
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On average, homes in Williamsburg, MA sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Williamsburg, MA over the last 12 months is $455,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nine wooded acres in Goshen, and a 1983 timber-frame house built into them with rare care — its frame raised from timber cut on the land. Exposed beams overhead, wood and tile underfoot, a south wall of glass that follows the light all day. Complete seclusion, yet ten minutes to Williamsburg, twenty-five to Northampton, an easy drive to the Berkshires and Tanglewood.The open main level holds an
Set in the quiet town of Williamsburg, this 4-acre parcel offers a peaceful setting and is only 10 minutes from Northampton and I-91. The location provides a nice balance of rural charm and convenience, with easy access to local conservation trails and a nearby bike path. The lot has a completed perc test and is well-suited for a single-family home. Whether you're looking to build now or planning
Lot on brook with reframed shell only. Needs a foundation and all mechanical, insulation, and finishes. The shed on site is in fair condition, but with fire damage. - Just 10 miles from downtown Northampton, MA
Residential building lot, lightly wooded, level, and ready to clear for building. Conveniently located on Route 9, with 285 foot of street frontage. Easy access to Northampton and Pittsfield with the serenity of nature.
Antique Cape that has maintained its wonderful original features along with sensible enhancements for modern living. The large living room with the central chimney fireplace complex that once served as the kitchen and main heating source is the central feature of the main floor. The formal dining area and the living room and bed room share the central space. The first floor is completed by the
Home is set on a quiet country street on an elevated one acre parcel. Beautiful yard with wild life galore. Home is vinyl sided, with newer vinyl replacement windows. Heat by propane hot air system and a pellet stove. Sliders lead out to an attached screen porch. Home is fully applianced. Buyers are welcome to do any home inspections they want, but they are informed that home being sold "as is."
Charming Cape with the Perfect Blend of Modern Updates and Timeless Character! This home offers a flexible floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms and a formal dining room that can easily serve as a 4th bedroom or home office. The oversized living room showcases classic built-ins surrounding a fireplace, while numerous windows brighten the space. The fully applianced eat-in kitchen provides convenient
Nestled on approximately 2.5 acres in the heart of Williamsburg, this 9 room home offers a nice blend of country charm, versatility, and space. With nearly 1900 square feet of living area, the home features 3 bedrooms, including a convenient first-floor bedroom ideal for one-level living, guests, or extended family. The spacious floor plan provides comfortable living and entertaining areas, while
A rare opportunity to own an amazing home as well as a family compound or an Air-N-B with endless options! Vacation or year round home with great outdoor activities to build memories and skills! Learning how to swim(safely, as no motor boats allowed!) or to row a boat or just letting the kids go sailing, paddle boarding, or wind surfing on a lake that you cannot get lost on!... or just lazing
Set on 12.48 beautifully landscaped acres in the peaceful hill town of Goshen, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial offers privacy, space, and flexibility. Built in 2001, the 2,184-square-foot home features hardwood floors, a comfortable living room, dining room, family room, and spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and private full bath. The full walk-out basement offers
Known as "The Benevolent Angel of Williamsburgh", Helen E. James and husband Lyman D. James, built this attractive, victorian mansion where they resided for many happy years. The mansion still retains much of its original character throughout, and has been converted into 5 charming condo units. Unit 5, is the spacious penthouse, with two bedrooms, one full bath, an open/flexible floor plan and
Exquisite, Contemporary Cape on 1.49 acres in Haydenville, offering a peaceful country feel just minutes to Northampton. Thoughtfully designed for elegant single-floor living, the main level provides everything you need day-to-day: open-concept living and dining area with beautiful fireplace and built-ins, a well-appointed kitchen with cherry cabinets, quartz counters, breakfast bar, and walk-in
Available for a 6-month lease, this custom 1983 timber-frame sanctuary sits on nine private, wooded acres in Goshen—its frame hand-raised from timber harvested directly on the land. The sun-drenched main level features exposed beams, wood and tile floors, a south wall of glass, an eat-in kitchen, a living room with a wood-stove insert, a half bath, a screened porch, a deck, and a cozy sunroom
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