Berkshire County and Williamstown Town property record for 159 Water St, Williamstown, MA 01267
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,105 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,598 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| APN | M_60646_940993 |
| Primary APN | M_60646_940993 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,105 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | M_60646_940993 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WATER ST |
| City | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01267-2830 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | VB |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | WILLIAMSTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 920102 |
159 Water St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2024.
Source: Berkshire County and Williamstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NUVIEW TRUST COMPANY |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PITTSFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241773 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1852 / 467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILLIAMSTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 159 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Document Number | 001852-467 |
| Book / Page | 1852 / 467 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1773 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Document Number | 0000001775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1775 |
| Name | NUVIEW TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILLIAMSTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 159 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001768-498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1768/498 |
| Instrument | 6867 |
| Name | PITTSFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILLIAMSTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Document Number | 0001754-53 |
| Book / Page | 1754 / 53 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | PO BOX 688, NEW LEBANON, NY 12125-0688 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILLIAMSTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Document Number | 1717-223 |
| Book / Page | 001717 / 000223 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3284 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 60 ROBERTS DR #201 NORTH ADAMS MA 012473256, 201, NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247-3256 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Water St was $5,598, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Williamstown Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Williamstown Town |
| Unified School District | Mount Greylock School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,598.00 (+2.9%) | $394,200 (-) Land $94,100 Building $300,100 |
| 2025 | $5,440.00 | $394,200 Land $91,400 Building $302,800 |
| 2023 | $4,342.00 | $268,500 Land $68,500 Building $200,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Water St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Water St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WILLIAMSTOWN WATER DEPT serves 7,326 people · EPA ID MA1341000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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