On the Market
From move-in ready family homes to a picturesque cottage getaway, here’s a snapshot of what you can expect $1 million to get you in this Western Mass. region
The property at 1385 Main St. in Williamstown is listed for $925,000. Nicholson Johnson
June 10, 2026 | 7:00 AM
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The Berkshires are known as a summer getaway spot for wealthy New Englanders and New Yorkers — but not all Berkshires homes are out of reach for buyers with more modest budgets.
“In the Berkshires, you can expect to find any style of home,” said Fin Hanley, an agent with the Berkshire Property Agents Team at Compass. “Whether you want a half-acre or 20 acres, you can get any of this for under $1 million.”
The Berkshires are a “cultural resort,” said Robin Ban, also with Compass, pointing to the slew of year-round performance experiences, such as MASS MoCA in North Adams and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington.
In the summer, Ban recommends the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s residence at Tanglewood in Lenox, and in the winter, ski to your heart’s content. But it’s not all about fun; it’s also practical.
“It’s an equal distance to Boston and to New York, so I get a lot of buyers who have kids or family in both places. It’s the perfect meeting point,” Ban said.
Berkshire County is a vast meeting point, with location being the star of the show.
“There could be a one-bedroom, one-bath, three-season cottage on the Stockbridge Bowl — we don’t have a lot of lakes here, so lakefront is very valuable — that could sell for $1 million or $1.5 million,” said Ban. “The same house, even a mile away, could be worth $200,000. It’s a matter of view, location, and even what part of the road you’re on.”
Doreen T. Coones, a listing agent at Monarch Reality in Adams, also noted the differences between houses in the $500,000 to $1 million range and houses below $500,000. The houses on the upper end might be “ultra modern” with everything you need; on the lower end, it’s still going to be a great deal, but with a couple of sacrifices, she said.
“If you want a house that needs a little bit of work, or you might want to add a garage, or if you want to sacrifice the condition of the house for the location, or whatever it is that you want to add later, then you’re going to look between $200,000 and $500,000,” said Coones. “If you want a nice fixer-upper and you’re a handy person, anything below $200,000 is going to be up your alley.”
Regardless of what style, Coones said there is something for everyone.
“Everybody wants to move here; we’ve got retirees, health care professionals, artists, and musicians at museums and colleges. We have everybody because it’s so peaceful and serene, and it’s more affordable than a lot of the other areas of the state,” Coones said.
From move-in ready family homes to a picturesque cottage getaway, here’s a snapshot of what under $1 million can get you in Berkshire County.
$925,000
A patio at the Williamstown home. – Nicholson Johnson
Year built: 1767
Square footage: 2,879
Acreage: 4.78
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3.5
Style: Cape Cod
Taxes: $11,636 (2025)
Last sold for: $38,000 (1967)
Listing agent: Becky Polumbo, Alton & Westall Real Estate, 413-822-9806
On the market for the first time in nearly 60 years, this house sits on nearly 5 acres. It’s the oldest house still standing on its original site in Williamstown, a college town full of art and nature.
A living room with wood beams. – Nicholson Johnson
A dining room shows off the home’s historic architecture. – Nicholson Johnson
The kitchen gets plenty of natural light. – Nicholson Johnson
$769,000
The house at 36 Silver St. in Great Barrington is on the market for $769,000. – Gavin Preuss- Home and Property Photography LLC
Year built: 2010
Square footage: 1,840
Acreage: .42
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full
Style: Ranch
Taxes: $9,290 (2025)
Last sold for: $640,000 (2022)
Listing agent: Robin Ban, Compass, 413-441-6420
This “move-in ready” property is in the popular town of Great Barrington with tons of shops, restaurants, and close to Ski Butternut.
A dining area off the kitchen. – Gavin Preuss- Home and Property Photography LLC
The covered porch. – Gavin Preuss- Home and Property Photography LLC
The living room has a gas fireplace. – Gavin Preuss- Home and Property Photography LLC
The backyard has lush foliage. – Gavin Preuss- Home and Property Photography LLC
$649,000
The house at 17 Beachwood Drive in
Stockbridge is on the market for $649,000. – FJ Forster Real Estate
Year built: 1968
Square footage: 1,120
Acreage: 1.3
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1 full
Style: Cottage
Taxes: $3,902 (2025)
Last sold for: $455,000 (2022)
Listing agent: Franz J. Forster, FJ Forster Real Estate, 413-464-2052
This cottage is a short stroll from the expansive Stockbridge Bowl lake. The town is also home to the Norman Rockwell Museum and the historic Naumkeag estate.
Duck Pond Brook, part of Stockbridge Bowl, near 17 Beachwood Drive in Stockbridge. – FJ Forster Real Estate
The living room has rustic charm. – FJ Forster Real Estate
One of three bedrooms. – FJ Forster Real Estate
A sunroom looks out to the wooded yard. – FJ Forster Real Estate
$429,000
The property at 529 Hayes Hill Road in New Marlborough is on the market for $429,000. – Fin Hanley
Year built: 1969
Square footage: 520
Acreage: 8
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Style: Cottage
Taxes: $1,526 (2025)
Last sold for: $190,000 (2023)
Listing agent: Fin Hanley, Compass, 914-471-3750
Nicknamed “Cosmo Cabin,” this fully renovated home comes furnished. Though the house is petite, it sits on an 8-acre plot of land in New Marlborough, close to the Connecticut border.
The covered porch. – Fin Hanley
The cabin sits on 8 acres. – Fin Hanley
One of two bedrooms. – Fin Hanley
The bathroom and laundry area. – Fin Hanley
The home, including the kitchen, has been renovated over the past three years. – Fin Hanley
$389,900 (Note: As of publication time, this house was under contract)
52 W End Terrace in North Adams was put on the market for $389,900. – Kate Drew Miller
Year built: 1927
Square footage: 1,762
Acreage: 0.2
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1.5
Style: Gambrel/Dutch Colonial
Taxes: $4,679 (2025)
Last sold for: $195,000 (2009)
Listing agent: Doreen T. Coones, 413-743-0450 and Kate Drew Miller, 413-822-7672, Monarch Realty
Located in the West End of North Adams — home to MASS MoCA — the house is near The Cascades, an 85-acre protected natural sanctuary with walking trails and a waterfall.
The backyard has a shed outfitted with electricity. – Kate Drew Miller
The kitchen and dining room. – Kate Drew Miller
One of three bedrooms. – Kate Drew Miller
The deck surrounded by trees. – Kate Drew Miller
$255,000 (Note: As of publication time, a sale was pending.)
104 Tremont St. in North Adams was put on the market for $255,000. – Christine Girard
Year built: 1963
Square footage: 1,096
Acreage: 0.3
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1.5
Style: Ranch
Taxes: $3,683 (2025)
Last sold for: $89,000 (1996)
Listing agent: Christine Girard, Lamacchia Realty, 413-441-5450
This family home is less than a mile from the North Adams town center, where you’ll find MASS MoCA, art galleries, restaurants and bars, and shops.
The eat-in kitchen. – Christine Girard
The living room has a hardwood floor. – Christine Girard
The backyard has a large grass area. – Christine Girard
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