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500 Williams St, Pittsfield, MA, 01201

6beds
5baths
7,894sqft
$1,750,000
$222price/sqft
$13,843/moest. monthly cost
$553,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Own a Living Masterpiece. Meticulously curated by the current stewards since 2006. This Colonial Revival offers rare fusion of 18th-century authenticity and cutting-edge modern comfort. Designed for both grand-scale entertaining and intimate family life, this c1930, 7,894 sq. ft., Colonial Revival offers 6-bdrms & 4.5-baths. The interior is a treasure of artisan craftsmanship from the formal dining room with its magnificent shell-carved cove, to original cabinetry with rare wood inlays, hand-carved bookshelves, a classic butler's pantry, multiple stately fireplaces anchor the formal living spaces. Enjoy panoramic views and privacy from the grand porch overlooking 4 pristine acres. a state-of-the-art kitchen featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero, and no expense spared Geo-Thermal heating/cooling. Gracefully sited on pastoral grounds with distant mountain views, this circa-1930 Colonial Revival estate represents the elegance and cultural legacy of the Berkshires' celebrated country-house era. Attributed to prominent Pittsfield architect Joseph McArthur Vance, the residence was conceived as a refined summer retreat for a prosperous owner from a prominent Boston family who made the Berkshires their seasonal sanctuary in the early twentieth century. During the height of the Tanglewood years, the home was part of the region's vibrant artistic and social life, welcoming members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and distinguished conductors Pierre Monteux and Charles Munch. The residence was also said to have hosted renowned Americana collector Henry Francis du Pont, who admired the home's collection of early American decorative arts. Blending architectural pedigree, cultural heritage, and the quiet beauty of its rural setting just minutes from Lenox, the estate stands today as a rare surviving example of the gracious Berkshire summer tradition--where music, art, and landscape converged in an atmosphere of timeless sophistication.

Getting Around

24
WalkingCar-Dependent
19
TransitMinimal Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
2/10
4/10
Pittsfield High SchoolGrades 9-121.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished,Concrete

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bonus Room

  • Level: Second

Bonus Room

  • Level: Lower

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Granite Counters,High Speed Wiring,Interior Balcony,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes

Foyer

  • Level: First

Half Bathroom

  • Level: First

Heating

  • Heating features: Nat Gas,Geothermal,Forced Air,Fireplace(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 7,894
  • Total interior livable area: 7,894 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Library

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Mud Room

  • Level: First

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom,1st Flr Half Bath

Details

  • Parcel number: PITT M:K07 B:0002 L:401
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Other equipment: Backup Generator

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
  • Exterior features: Privacy,Curbside Recycling,Public Transportation within 1/2 Mile,Deciduous Shade Trees,Bus-School,Mature Landscaping,Landscaped
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Seasonal,Scenic,Pasture,Hill/Mountain,Distant

Lot

  • Lot size: 4.12 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 423 x 560

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,848$106,176
Home Insurance *$818$9,816
Property Taxes $2,621$31,452
Electricity $1,556$18,679
Total$13,843$166,116
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$474,617/yr
40% on housing$415,290/yr
45% on housing$369,146/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.9%
10.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$222This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01201$182
Berkshire County$269

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01201$221
Berkshire County$245

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-04Listed for sale$2,390,000
2006-06-30Sold$740,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMaureen White-Kirkby
BrokerageBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY

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