For sale

$595,000

279 N Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

2beds

1,233sqft

$4,207/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1966

7.74 Acres Lot

$603,900 Zestimate^®

$483/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 1

Description: Wood Burning Fireplace
Level: First

Full bathroom

Level: First

Full bathroom

Level: First

Dining room

Description: Sliders To Patio
Level: First

Kitchen

Description: Granite Center Island
Level: First

Laundry

Description: Work shop
Level: Basement

Living room

Description: Sliding Doors
Level: First

Heating

Electric, Fireplace(s)

Cooling

Attic Fan, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Granite Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Basement: Unfinished,Full,Concrete
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,233
Total interior livable area: 1,233 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street, Paved Drive
Has garage: Yes
Details: Garaged & Off-Street

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Full Bath

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Lighting, Privacy, Deciduous Shade Trees, Mature Landscaping, Landscaped
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground
Fencing: Partial
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: River Access, River, Waterfront, Close to Water

Lot

Size: 7.74 Acres
Features: Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding
Parcel number: GREA M:027.0 B:0000 L:0050.C
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Asphalt Shingles

Condition

Year built: 1966

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Great Barrington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $483/sqft
Tax assessed value: $458,600
Annual tax amount: $6,324
Date on market: 9/17/2026

Estimated market value

$603,900

$574,000 - $634,000

$3,605/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2026	Listed for sale	$595,000+271.9%$483/sqft
Source: BCMLS #250811 Report a problem
8/4/1995	Sold	$160,000$130/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,324 +6.6%	$458,600 +7.4%
2024	$5,934 +8.1%	$427,200 +9.5%
2023	$5,487 +8.4%	$390,000 +14.5%
2022	$5,060 +9.2%	$340,500 +15.5%
2021	$4,634	$294,800
2019	$4,634 +6.1%	$294,800 +1.1%
2018	$4,368 -10.9%	$291,600 -13.2%
2017	$4,904 -3%	$335,900 -5.1%
2016	$5,057 +4.1%	$353,900
2015	$4,856 +4%	$353,900 +2.8%
2014	$4,667 +0.1%	$344,200 -3%
2013	$4,662 +0.2%	$354,800
2012	$4,655 +4.9%	$354,800 -2.7%
2011	$4,436 +4.2%	$364,800 -1.3%
2010	$4,259 +6.2%	$369,700 +4%
2008	$4,010 +29.8%	$355,500 +54.9%
2006	$3,089	$229,500