1 High St, Williamsburg, MA 01039

$737,000 · For sale

1 High St, Williamsburg

Currently a single family, but could be easily converted back to a 2 family. The Thomas Smith Hayden house, was built in 1850 for the son of Lt. Gov. Joel Hayden, whose family became the namesake of Haydenville, MA. An Italianate marvel, designed by William Fenno Pratt, The same architect known for The Henry F Hills House, The Emily Dickinson house and the Amherst Women's club and many other historic buildings. Just 14 minutes from Smith College and the vibrant city of Northampton. Journey back in time and experience the charm and grace of this stunning Italianate Victorian, featuring the beautiful craftsmanship of its time. Beautiful wide pine floors, hand carved woodwork, 6 Marble fireplaces, numerous bay windows, and a gracious front hall with stunning banister. The original light fixtures were made at the Haydenville Brassworks, there are 3 full bathrooms with clawfoot tubs, tin ceilings, a gorgeous screened-in porch overlooking the stunning gardens, and a carriage house with garden shed. This is a gem of a property that has been lovingly cared for inside and out. The gardens are magical with surprises at every turn. The house has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its original beauty. Major improvements include a newly painted exterior, brand new rubber roof, state of the art Viessmann heating system with energy efficient European radiators, new hot water heaters, updated electrical, and 1st floor laundry. This spacious home was once a 2-family and could be again given its many lovely vignettes with bedrooms on both floors. Great for multi-generational living and those who appreciate the esthetics and artistry of the Victorian era. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history that is in pristine condition and close to the village center.

About this address

1 High St is a multi-family home for sale in Williamsburg, MA 01039 with 3,174 square feet, asking $737,000. It was built in 1850. It has been on our site since October 28, 2026.

The whole property at this address is assessed at $639,900 for fiscal year 2026. It last sold for $389,500 in June 2004. The assessor lists a lot of 0.60 acres.

It scores 50 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Northampton (Amtrak Valley Flyer and Vermonter), about 5.5 miles away. The closest bus stop is Main / High (Haydenville) (PVTA route R42), under 0.1 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Leeds (1.6 miles), John F Kennedy Middle School (2.4 miles) and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High (3.8 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73596130, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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