Charming brick Colonial in the heart of Plainfield, once the town’s general store, now a thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. The first floor features a spacious open room with built-in shelving—ideal for an artist’s studio, home office, or guest/in-law space—plus a full kitchen and bath. The second floor offers a beautifully remodeled kitchen with Ashfield stone countertops and stainless-steel appliances, dining room, living room with fireplace, half bath, bedroom with fireplace, primary bath, and office with laundry. Warm pine floors run throughout. The third floor includes two tandem bedrooms and a ¾ bath. There is a spacious two car garage and an unheated storage /workshop room off the back of the house. A beautiful, covered porch runs the length of the house. This property offers historic charm and endless possibilities.
Sold for $310,000
$310,000
278 E Main St, Plainfield, MA 01070
3beds
3,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1820
0.3 Acres Lot
$300,300 Zestimate®
$95/sqft
$3,399 Estimated rent
Home value
$300,300
$282,000 - $327,000
$3,399/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,399/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,399/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$2,037/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$2,037/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Dining roomSpacious two car garageOffice with laundryBedroom with fireplaceHalf bathTwo tandem bedroomsPrimary bath
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Webster 413-575-2140,
Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS® 413-586-8355,
Patrick Cathro 413-250-6250
Bought with:
Maureen Borg
Delap Real Estate LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73493592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook
- Level: Second
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Office, Bathroom, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,276
- Total interior livable area: 3,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,276
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3965028
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Condition
- Year built: 1820
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Plainfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $95/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $342,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,326
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $310,000-6%$95/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73493592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Pending sale | $329,900$101/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73493592 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Contingent | $329,900$101/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73493592 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $329,900-5.6%$101/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73493592 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $349,500-6.8%$107/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73493592 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+1.4%$114/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73493592 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2024 | Sold | $370,000+12.5%$113/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73261406 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $329,000+338.7%$100/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73261406 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2014 | Sold | $75,000-58.3%$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2013 | Listing removed | $180,000$55/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Book #71464341 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Listed for sale | $180,000$55/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Book #71464341 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2013 | Listing removed | $180,000$55/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Book #71464341 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $180,000-20%$55/sqft |
Source: NCI #71388992 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2012 | Listing removed | $225,000$69/sqft |
Source: NCI #71271929 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2011 | Price change | $225,000-1.7%$69/sqft |
Source: NCI #71271929 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2011 | Price change | $229,000-8%$70/sqft |
Source: NCI #71271929 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $249,000$76/sqft |
Source: NCI #71271929 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,326 +59.4% | $342,300 +84.7% |
| 2024 | $3,969 +3.4% | $185,300 |
| 2023 | $3,839 +3.8% | $185,300 |
| 2022 | $3,697 +119.4% | $185,300 +111.5% |
| 2021 | $1,685 -7.7% | $87,600 -3.4% |
| 2020 | $1,825 +6.5% | $90,700 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $1,713 +4.5% | $88,200 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,639 -10.5% | $85,900 -8.7% |
| 2017 | $1,831 +4.7% | $94,100 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,748 -47.4% | $92,700 -50.2% |
| 2015 | $3,322 +2.5% | $186,300 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $3,240 +8.6% | $181,200 +12.7% |
| 2013 | $2,984 +4.8% | $160,800 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $2,846 -22.9% | $162,800 -34.6% |
| 2011 | $3,693 +7.4% | $249,000 +5.3% |
| 2010 | $3,439 -3.2% | $236,500 -7% |
| 2009 | $3,553 | $254,300 |
| 2008 | $3,553 +11.8% | $254,300 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $3,177 +6.9% | $260,800 +1.8% |
| 2006 | $2,973 +7.1% | $256,300 +20.4% |
| 2005 | $2,776 +31.1% | $212,900 +50.8% |
| 2004 | $2,118 +6.1% | $141,200 -1% |
| 2003 | $1,996 +2.7% | $142,600 +12.4% |
| 2001 | $1,943 | $126,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01070
Nearby homes
- $360,0004 bd2 ba2.1k sqft276 E Main St, Plainfield, MA 01070Off Market
- $205,8003 bd1 ba1.6k sqft4 N Central St, Plainfield, MA 01070Off Market
- $9,000-- bd-- ba-- sqft330 Main St, Plainfield, MA 01070Off Market
- $161,0002 bd1 ba1.7k sqft268 E Main St, Plainfield, MA 01070Off Market
- $568,6653 bd2 ba2.5k sqft12 N Central St, Plainfield, MA 01070Sold
- $368,8005 bd1 ba7.1k sqft3 S Central St, Plainfield, MA 01070Off Market
- $529,0004 bd3 ba3.4k sqft296 Main St, Plainfield, MA 01070Pending
- $525,8004 bd3 ba3.4k sqft296 E Main St, Plainfield, MA 01070Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sanderson AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 5 mi
- 4/10Mohawk Trail Regional High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 10.4 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- Massachusetts
- Hampshire County
- Plainfield
- 01070
- 278 E Main St
