Berkshire County and Great Barrington Town property record for 278 N Plain Rd, Housatonic, MA 01236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $743,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,166 (2025) |
| APN | M_45715_888918 |
| Primary APN | M_45715_888918 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | M_45715_888918 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 N PLAIN RD |
| City | HOUSATONIC |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01236-9720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.A |
| Jurisdiction | GREAT BARRINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GREAT BARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 925101 |
Source: Berkshire County and Great Barrington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 N PLAIN RD, 280, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 01230-1489 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,166.00 (+9.39%) | $882,200 (+10.18%) Land $121,600 Building $760,600 |
| 2024 | $11,122.00 | $800,700 Land $114,500 Building $686,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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