Berkshire County and Williamstown Town property record for 178 Cole Ave, Williamstown, MA 01267
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,408 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,250 (Apr 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $5,832 (2026) |
| APN | M_61301_941856 |
| Primary APN | M_61301_941856 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,307 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,307 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,307 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | M_61301_941856 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 COLE AVE |
| City | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01267-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | WILLIAMSTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
178 Cole Ave, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 1990.
Source: Berkshire County and Williamstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 LINDEN ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Cole Ave was $5,832, up 6% 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 | $5,832.00 (+6%) | $410,700 (+3.01%) Land $153,600 Building $254,000 |
| 2025 | $5,502.00 | $398,700 Land $149,100 Building $249,600 |
| 2023 | $5,850.00 | $361,800 Land $128,500 Building $233,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 178 Cole Ave; there have been 9 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2005–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| 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 178 Cole Ave 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 302 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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