Franklin County and Colrain Town property record for 279 Main Rd, Colrain, MA 01340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 5.4 acres (235,224 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,756 (2026) |
| APN | COLR M:1060 B:0005 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | COLR M:1060 B:0005 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,130 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 235,224 sqft (5.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 279 MAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLRAIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01340-9755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COLRAIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLRAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2120 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
279 Main Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Franklin County and Colrain Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 MAIN RD, COLRAIN, MA 01340-9755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200510271 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4899 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Main Rd was $4,756, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Colrain Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Colrain Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,756.00 (+5.76%) | $266,900 (+8.36%) Land $45,900 Building $205,000 | $313,910 |
| 2025 | $4,497.00 (+2.58%) | $246,300 (+6.62%) Land $45,900 Building $200,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,384.00 (-2.9%) | $231,000 (+0.43%) Land $45,900 Building $185,100 | $339,245 |
| 2023 | $4,515.00 | $230,000 Land $44,800 Building $185,200 |
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 279 Main Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
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 279 Main 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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