
Land with Home for Sale in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
500 Williams St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
A remarkable turn-of-the-century Colonial where timeless architecture, meticulous care, and gracious proportions come together beautifully. Set against a backdrop of sweeping Berkshire views, the home captures a sense of elegance and permanence rarely found today. Rich in character yet beautifully suited to modern living, this is a home that feels as extraordinary as its setting. and cutting-edge modern comfort. Designed for both entertaining and intimate family life, this c1930, 6800 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 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.
Location
- Street address
- 500 Williams St
- County
- Berkshire County
- Zip code
- 01201
- Community
- Middle Registry
- Elevation
- 1,058 feet
Directions
Three driveways past E New Lenox Road heading east on the same side.
Property details
- Acreage
- 4.12 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- BCBOR 248814
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $25,577
Parcels
- PITT M:K07 B:0002 L:401
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Exterior
- Parking
- Off Street
- Structures
- Outbuilding
Structure
- Style
- Colonial
- Basement
- Concrete, Finished
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Geothermal, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Yes
- Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Asphalt
Interior
- Room Count
- 11
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 6, Bonus Room, Dining Room
- Flooring
- Tile-Ceramic, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Alarm System, Backup Generator, Cable Available, Cedar Closet(s), Fireplace (s), Granite Counter, High Speed Wiring, Walk-In Closet(s)
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Williams | Elementary |
| Theodore Herberg | Middle |
| Pittsfield | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Under contract | $1,500,000 | — | BCBOR |
| Sept 29, 2026 | Price drop | $1,500,000 | $250,000 -14.3% | BCBOR |
| June 20, 2026 | Price drop | $1,750,000 | $350,000 -16.7% | BCBOR |
| May 16, 2026 | Price drop | $2,100,000 | $290,000 -12.1% | BCBOR |
| Mar 4, 2026 | New listing | $2,390,000 | — | BCBOR |

























































