Berkshire County and Great Barrington Town property record for 261 N Plain Rd, Housatonic, MA 01236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| APN | M_45791_888527 |
| Primary APN | M_45791_888527 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | M_45791_888527 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 N PLAIN RD |
| City | HOUSATONIC |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01236-9738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65.H |
| Jurisdiction | GREAT BARRINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GREAT BARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 925101 |
261 N Plain Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Berkshire County and Great Barrington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 N PLAIN RD, HOUSATONIC, MA 01236-9738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2279 / 142 |
| Transfer Doc | 002279-142 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GREAT BARRINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 261 N PLAIN RD, HOUSATONIC, MA 01236-9738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002702-280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2702/280 |
| Instrument | 265460 |
| Name | SOFI LENDING CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Plain Rd was $5,458, up 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Great Barrington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Great Barrington Town |
| Unified School District | Berkshire Hills School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,458.00 (+9.75%) | $395,800 (+10.56%) Land $95,600 Building $300,200 | $391,400 |
| 2024 | $4,973.00 (+8.82%) | $358,000 (+10.22%) Land $92,000 Building $266,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,570.00 | $324,800 Land $92,000 Building $232,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 261 N Plain Rd; 4 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 | 4 in force |
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 261 N Plain Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HOUSATONIC WATER WORKS private · serves 1,391 people · EPA ID MA1113003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.55 mg/L (2018) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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