278 E Main St

3,276 Sq. Ft.
$107 / Sq. Ft.
3,276
Sq. Ft.
$107
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Linda Webster • Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®
  2. Listed by Patrick Cathro • Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®

Property Details for 278 East Main Street

Town
Plainfield
Area
MA-Plainfield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 278 East Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73493592
Days on Market38
Taxes$6,326 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1820
CountyHampshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, Linda Webster; Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, Patrick Cathro
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Building Information for 278 East Main Street

Stories-Year Built1820Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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$2,287 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,760

Property Taxes

$527

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Property Information for 278 East Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public School
  • Living Area: 3276.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Office, Bathroom, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Buyers to do due diligence. Buyers to check intended uses with town. Sold As Is. The two bedrooms on third floor are tandem. Wood /lumber in back room to remain. Older hot water heater. Square footage is of all three floors. SF of current living area is approximately 2000. No permit pellet stove.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3965028
  • Assessments: $342,300
  • Book: 11833
  • Lot: 8
  • Map: 15D
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 278 East Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73493592

$349,500
Mar 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73493592

$375,000
Aug 12, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73261406

$370,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73493592

$349,500
03/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73493592

$375,000
08/12/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73261406

$370,000

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Public Records for 278 East Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,300Additions$308,000Total$342,300
Tax Record2025$6,326 ($527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,276 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820Year Renovated1950ZoningR1CountyHAMPSHIREAPNPFLD M:015.D P:0008.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 East Main Street

This home is within Mohawk Trail School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Sanderson Academy
PublicPK to 6

Mohawk Trail Regional High School
Public7 to 12

Buckland-Shelburne Regional
PublicPK to 6

Colrain Central School
PublicPK to 6

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278 East Main Street is a single family home for sale in Plainfield, MA 01070. This property was listed for sale on March 30, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, it's currently listed at $349,500. It has been on the market for a total of 38 days and was last sold on August 12, 2024. This listing's school district is Mohawk Trail School District. Nearby schools include Sanderson Academy, Mohawk Trail Regional High School and Buckland-Shelburne Regional. 278 East Main Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,276 sqft single family home built in 1820.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, Linda Webster; Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, Patrick Cathro

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