Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own in Williamstown under $260K! This charming two-bedroom ranch is a smart choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for affordable living in a high-demand college town. Highlights include hardwood floors, a newer roof, vinyl siding, and a deep fenced-in yard—perfect for outdoor enjoyment with minimal upkeep. The home also features kitchen and laundry appliances, an attached garage, an enclosed breezeway, and a full walk-out basement with direct backyard access—ideal for storage or future finishing. Sold as-is, where-is as part of an estate. Minutes from Williams College, downtown shops, The Clark, and local hiking trails. This is one of the few chances to enter the Williamstown market at this price—don't miss it.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$330Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Chow• ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC
Contact: info@altonwestall.com
Bought with Syrah Bradley• BISHOP WEST REAL ESTATE
Well maintained ranch with open floor plan. Lovely hardwood floors. Basement is dry and semi-finished. One car garage and large flat fenced in backyard. This is an exceptional Buy for the price!
BCMLS #188471
May 5, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 9, 2009
Listed
$159,000
$153/sq ft
MLS PIN #71016405
May 17, 2010
Sold
$120,000
$115/sq ft
Dec 9, 2009
Listed
$129,900
$125/sq ft
Lovely well maintained ranch ope floor plan for living room, dining room and kitchen. Lovely hardwood floor. Basement is dry and is semi-finished. One car garage and a large flat fenced in backyard. This is a great buy for the price! Sale is subject to short sale approval by local lender and release of all liens.
BCMLS #167422
Sep 9, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2005
Listed
$159,900
$154/sq ft
BCMLS #160208
Jul 25, 2003
Sold
$115,000
$111/sq ft
Feb 26, 2003
Listed
$124,500
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,817 (+5.3%)
$75,200 + $99,000
$174,200
2021
$2,675 (+3.3%)
$72,300 + $92,500
$164,800
2020
$2,589 (−1.6%)
$72,500 + $74,600
$147,100
2019
$2,632 (+0.6%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2018
$2,616 (+5.3%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2017
$2,484 (+7.9%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2016
$2,302 (+7.7%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2014
$2,138
$72,500 + $67,400
$139,900
Tax history for 285 Sand Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,817 (+5.3%)
$75,200 + $99,000
$174,200
2021
$2,675 (+3.3%)
$72,300 + $92,500
$164,800
2020
$2,589 (−1.6%)
$72,500 + $74,600
$147,100
2019
$2,632 (+0.6%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2018
$2,616 (+5.3%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2017
$2,484 (+7.9%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2016
$2,302 (+7.7%)
$79,400 + $66,400
$145,800
2014
$2,138
$72,500 + $67,400
$139,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berkshire County
APN
3990694
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 5
Living Room
Room Description: Hardwood floor, closet
Room Area: 169.32
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 14.11
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Privacy, Fenced Yard
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1040.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3152.0
Tax Assessed Value: 215800
Tax Year: 2025
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Williamstown
Middle Or Junior School: Mount Greylock Reg.
High School: Mount Greylock Reg.
Location Information
Directions: Head north on Route 7 (Simonds Road), then turn right onto Sand Springs Road at the intersection. Look for the real estate sign — the house will be on the right.
Utility Information
100 Amp Service
Public Sewer
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Berkshire County
APN: 3990694
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed
Photos Count: 21
Internet Automated Valuation Display YN: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Williamstown Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Mt Greylock Regional High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Williamstown, MA • 01267
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Estimated sale price
$326,000 – $395,000
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