North Adams

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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Once a bustling mill town, modern-day North Adams is known for its abundance of historic charm, arts and culture, sports franchises and college-town atmosphere.

The city of North Adams in Berkshire County, which approximately 13,000 people call home, was once a bustling mill town with a wide variety of industries in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s which included a saw mill, brick yard, machine shops, cabinet makers, textiles, marble and iron works and shoe manufacturers. Comprising approximately 20.6 square miles, North Adams was incorporated separately from Adams in 1878. The community then became a city when it was reincorporated nearly two decades later. Today the city is known for its historic beauty, arts and culture, sports franchises and numerous athletic complexes and bustling retail and dining scene. It is also a popular college town, as North Adams is home to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), which enrolls close to 2,000 students. The city has also earned a reputation as a major arts center, as the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is located here, as are numerous art galleries and artists’ loft living/work spaces. The city has a proud architectural history, which is evident throughout its numerous historic districts, including the Monument Square-Eagle Street Historic District, the Freight Yard Historic District, the Freeman’s Grove Historic District, and the Church Street-Caddy Hill Historic District where the North Adams Public Library is located. The city boasts a wealth of natural resources and scenic beauty. A valley community, the Hoosic River runs through the North Adams, and the Appalachian Trail traverses through the western portion of the city. The city’s Natural Bridge State Park boasts the only white marble span in North America.

The city of North Adams in Berkshire County, which approximately 13,000 people call home, was once a bustling mill town with a wide variety of industries in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s which included a saw mill, brick yard, machine shops, cabinet makers, textiles, marble and iron works and shoe manufacturers. Comprising approximately 20.6 square miles, North Adams was incorporated separately from Adams in 1878. The community then became a city when it was reincorporated nearly two decades later. Today the city is known for its historic beauty, arts and culture, sports franchises and numerous athletic complexes and bustling retail and dining scene. It is also a popular college town, as North Adams is home to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), which enrolls close to 2,000 students. The city has also earned a reputation as a major arts center, as the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is located here, as are numerous art galleries and artists’ loft living/work spaces. The city has a proud architectural history, which is evident throughout its numerous historic districts, including the Monument Square-Eagle Street Historic District, the Freight Yard Historic District, the Freeman’s Grove Historic District, and the Church Street-Caddy Hill Historic District where the North Adams Public Library is located. The city boasts a wealth of natural resources and scenic beauty. A valley community, the Hoosic River runs through the North Adams, and the Appalachian Trail traverses through the western portion of the city. The city’s Natural Bridge State Park boasts the only white marble span in North America.

The city of North Adams in Berkshire County, which approximately 13,000 people call home, was once a bustling mill town with a wide variety of industries in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s which included a saw mill, brick yard, machine shops, cabinet makers, textiles, marble and iron works and shoe manufacturers. Comprising approximately 20.6 square miles, North Adams was incorporated separately from Adams in 1878. The community then became a city when it was reincorporated nearly two decades later. Today the city is known for its historic beauty, arts and culture, sports franchises and numerous athletic complexes and bustling retail and dining scene. It is also a popular college town, as North Adams is home to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), which enrolls close to 2,000 students. The city has also earned a reputation as a major arts center, as the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is located here, as are numerous art galleries and artists’ loft living/work spaces. The city has a proud architectural history, which is evident throughout its numerous historic districts, including the Monument Square-Eagle Street Historic District, the Freight Yard Historic District, the Freeman’s Grove Historic District, and the Church Street-Caddy Hill Historic District where the North Adams Public Library is located. The city boasts a wealth of natural resources and scenic beauty. A valley community, the Hoosic River runs through the North Adams, and the Appalachian Trail traverses through the western portion of the city. The city’s Natural Bridge State Park boasts the only white marble span in North America.

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60 Union St
North Adams, MA $850,000

60 Union St

North Adams, MA

$850,000
  • 0.00 Baths
  • 9,600 Sqft
108-110 River St
North Adams, MA $750,000

108-110 River St

North Adams, MA

$750,000
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 3,365 Sqft
1391 Massachusetts Ave
North Adams, MA $739,000

1391 Massachusetts Ave

North Adams, MA

$739,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 6/1 Baths
  • 4,642 Sqft
Unlisted Address
North Adams, MA $649,900

Unlisted Address

North Adams, MA

$649,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 3,930 Sqft
176 Ashland St
North Adams, MA $625,000

176 Ashland St

North Adams, MA

$625,000
  • 0/2 Baths
  • 2,306 Sqft
825 Mohawk Trail
North Adams, MA $599,000

825 Mohawk Trail

North Adams, MA

$599,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,800 Sqft
Unlisted Address
North Adams, MA $559,000

Unlisted Address

North Adams, MA

$559,000
  • 1/2 Baths
  • 7,830 Sqft
981 Old Mohawk Trail
North Adams, MA $540,000

981 Old Mohawk Trail

North Adams, MA

$540,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4/1 Baths
  • 3,788 Sqft

North Adams

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North Adams is within The Berkshires, Massachusetts and borders Adams and Williamstown.

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Median Sales Price

February 2024 - Single Family Homes

$138K
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