Washington, MA

The Town of Washington lies on rough and mountainous terrain almost entirely in the Green Mountain range in Berkshire County. The early history of the town begins with a real estate scam when Robert Watson of Sheffield in 1757 sold the land on which the town would be established to investors, claiming that it was his to sell. By 1760, the purchasers discovered that the claim was untrue and had to repurchase the properties from the Indians. After the new owners started settling the property, the government claimed ownership of the territory and the whole tangle of claims and counter-claims didn't get straightened out until 1763. However, despite these delays and setbacks, the first marriage was celebrated in 1774 between John Phelps and Mary Ashley and there were enough settlers in Washington by 1777 to warrant formal incorporation, drawn there by the fertile land in the valleys between the mountain ridges. The town has a great deal of good grazing land rather than grain growing land and boasts five small lakes, a number of clear streams and many springs of clear water.

Unlike many of its neighboring communities with abundant supplies of water, Washington developed few industries beyond charcoal making, and has remained down through the years, a small rural community. In 1885, the Berkshire County Gazetteer noted that the town had "no shops, no mills, no store".

(Narrative compiled from historical materials)

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5 Single Families	$209,000 - $579,500	$274,900	$376,980	View Single Families
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216 Cross Place Rd Washington, MA 01223	$209,000 Single Family
Posted 4 months, 5 days ago Living Area: 1,431 sq. ft. Lot Size: 5.29 acres 1 Bed, 1 Bath, Single Family for sale in Washington, Massachusetts Beautiful log home with privacy. This home has a nice open feel, great loft and sits on over 5 acres. Amenities include, new roof, central vac, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, back up generator... Read more View Details

1570 Washington Mountain Rd Washington, MA 01223	$579,500 Single Family
Posted 7 months, 6 days ago Living Area: 1,800 sq. ft. Lot Size: 7.23 acres 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Single Family for sale in Washington, Massachusetts Beautiful two level home to be built on private lot with 9+ acres! This home package is " Turn-Key" Views for miles and miles of the October Mountain Range. Builder can make changes to the home as per... Read more View Details

1273 Washington State Rd Washington, MA 01223	$274,900 Single Family
Posted 7 months, 16 days ago Living Area: 1,900 sq. ft. Lot Size: 4.17 acres 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Family for sale in Washington, Massachusetts This spacious 4 bedroom 2 bath L-shaped ranch can be your very own country retreat! Just minutes to downtown Pittsfield! Enjoy your beautifully landscaped yard from your private backyard deck! The... Read more View Details

Washington Mountain Rd Washington, MA 01223	$555,500 Single Family
Posted 8 months, 16 days ago Living Area: 1,530 sq. ft. Lot Size: 7.23 acres 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Family for sale in Washington, Massachusetts Adorable "To Be Built" bungalow with all of the feel and charm of long ago but with modern amenities. This home can be situated up on the ridge of the property to provide the serenity of woods all... Read more View Details

521 Washington Mountain Rd Washington, MA 01223	$266,000 Single Family
Posted 13 months, 4 days ago Living Area: 1,889 sq. ft. Lot Size: 34.88 acres 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Family for sale in Washington, Massachusetts This lovely, light-filled Cape has a superb new addition with sunroom/den and large bedroom. Spacious kitchen and open dining/living areas. Potential for large MBR/Bathroom en suite on upper level... Read more View Details