$879,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

163 Cole Ave Williamstown, MA 01267

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,158 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Lanesborough Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Mature Landscaping

About This Home

As of September 2025

Lovely spacious in-town Victorian with modern updates to baths and kitchen. Period details abound with 7 bedrooms in upper 2 floors, 4.5 baths. Walkable in-town location to school; Images theater; Main and Spring Streets; Williams College; and public library.New roof, new screened-in porch, new gas heating system with 3 room gas stoves /fireplaces, newly painted interior and exterior.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Umlauf

HARSCH ASSOCIATES License #9501994 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Dietze

ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC License #9513594

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,240

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Standing Seam Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,158 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Bay Window

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Williamstown Elementary School
  • Mount Greylock Reg. Middle School
  • Mount Greylock Reg. High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Storage Tank
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,240

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Victorian
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath
  • Condition: Other
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: Main St to Cole Ave. House on the left with sign. Corner of Cole and Pleasant Ln
  • Marketing Headline: One of a kind spacious Victorian home with lovely in-town location.
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Estimated Year Built: 1890
  • Right Of Way: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Basement: Full, Bulk head, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Insulation: Cellulose, Blown In
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Stone Countertop, Bay/Bow Window, High Speed Wiring, Fireplace (s)
  • Floor: Carpet, Slate, Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 4158.00
  • Total Rooms: 16

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Lighting, Hot Tub Outdoor, Mature Landscaping, Deciduous Shade Trees, Trash Private, Porch, Landscaped, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Standing Seam Metal
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Stalls: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: Auto Opener, Oversized, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 100 Amp
  • Fuel: Nat Gas
  • Hot Water: Nat Gas, Storage Tank
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Public
  • Flood Hazard Area: No
  • Heat Cool Vent: Other, Ceiling Fan, Boiler, Steam

Schools

  • Elementary School: Williamstown
  • Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.32
  • Total Assessed Value: 628900.00
  • Assessed Year: 2025.00
  • Lot Description: Corner, Irregular Shape, Shared Drive
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.00
  • Map Ref: M 120; Lot 8
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 13,504
  • Easement: Yes
  • Survey: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, ProgramThermostat, Storm Doors

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9239.97
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Williamstown
  • High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
  • Middle School: Mount Greylock Reg.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2024
Sold by
Fippinger Randal
Bought by
Fippinger Randal and Mcnair Sarah B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2016
Sold by
Fippinger Randal and Watts Emily C
Bought by
Fippinger Randal

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2009
Closed on
Apr 1, 2015
Sold by
Nelson Marianne and Nelson Stephen H
Bought by
Fippinger Randal and Watts Emily C
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Umlauf
HARSCH ASSOCIATES
Buyer's Agent
Harsch Associates
HARSCH ASSOCIATES
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$583,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$112,000
-16.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1996
Sold by
Blair-Wyer Joan
Bought by
Nelson Stephen H and Nelson Marianne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $583,000 --
Deed $241,250 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $241,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $423,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $30,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $879,000 -2.2% $211 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $899,000 +54.2% $216 / Sq Ft
04/01/2015 04/01/15 Sold $583,000 -16.1% $140 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2009 04/30/09 For Sale $695,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,679 $628,900 $110,600 $518,300
2024 $9,528 $628,900 $110,600 $518,300
2023 $10,169 $628,900 $110,600 $518,300
2022 $10,641 $628,900 $110,600 $518,300
2021 $10,880 $628,900 $110,600 $518,300
2020 $11,063 $628,600 $110,600 $518,000
2019 $10,680 $591,700 $133,300 $458,400
2018 $10,527 $586,800 $133,300 $453,500
2017 $9,999 $586,800 $133,300 $453,500
2016 $9,266 $586,800 $133,300 $453,500
2015 $9,160 $586,800 $133,300 $453,500
2014 $8,702 $569,500 $120,400 $449,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 247046

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: WILL-000120-000000-000008