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$595,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,233 Sq. Ft.
  • 7.74 Acres
  • Updated 7 days ago
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El Refugio, ''The Refuge'', a hidden gem minutes from downtown Great Barrington. A 2-bedroom, 2-bath, wood burning fireplace home - with a 46' heated pool and 2-car detached garage. Set back from the road on 7+ private acres with extensive shoreline on the Williams River.

Full Property Details for 279 N Plain Rd

General

  • Price: $595,000
  • Taxes: $6,324 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 1109
  • MLS ID: 250811
  • Updated: 9/19/2026
  • Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Fireplace (s), Granite Counter, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Privacy, Pool - In Ground, Porch, Deciduous Shade Trees, Deck, Mature Landscaping, Fenced-Partially, Landscaped, Outbuilding, Patio

Parking

  • Parking Features: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Other Parking Type: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Garage Description: Detached, Oversized

Location

  • Area: South Registry

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Square Feet: 1,233
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 7.74
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 337,154
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Paved Drive
  • Zoning: Residential

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: River Access, River, Frontage on Water, Close to Water

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,324
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: GREA M:027.0 B:0000 L:0050.C

Listed by Housatonic Real Estate, Suzann Laverack Ward

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    Housatonic Real Estate

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Schools serving 279 N Plain Rd

School District:Berkshire Hills School District
NameGradesDistance
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
318 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
PK-42.3 mi
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
313 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
5-82.3 mi
Monument Mt Regional High School
600 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
9-122.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 279 N Plain Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Listed
$595,000
271.88%
MLS
8/04/1995
Sold
$160,000
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Tax History for 279 N Plain Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,324
7%
$458,600
7%
2024
$5,934
8%
$427,200
10%
2023
$5,487
8%
$390,000
15%
2022
$5,060
9%
$340,500
16%
2019
$4,634
6%
$294,800
1%
2018
$4,368
-11%
$291,600
-13%
2017
$4,904
-3%
$335,900
-5%
2016
$5,057
4%
$353,900
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2015
$4,856
4%
$353,900
3%
2014
$4,667
—
$344,200
—
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279 North Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (MLS# 250811) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 279 North Plain Rd is currently listed for $595,000 and was received on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 279 North Plain Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Great Barrington? You can browse all Great Barrington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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