278 E Main St Plainfield, MA 01070
Estimated payment $2,380/month
Highlights
- Granite Flooring
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Corner Lot
- Colonial Architecture
- Bonus Room
- Solid Surface Countertops
About This Home
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 3⁄4 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,326
Year Built
- Built in 1820
Lot Details
- 13,068 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned RA
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,276 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Granite
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Private Water Source
- Water Heater
- Private Sewer
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Porch
- Property is near schools
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8
- Assessor Parcel Number 3965028
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,326 | $342,300 | $34,300 | $308,000 |
| 2024 | $3,969 | $185,300 | $34,300 | $151,000 |
| 2023 | $3,839 | $185,300 | $34,300 | $151,000 |
| 2022 | $3,697 | $185,300 | $34,300 | $151,000 |
| 2021 | $5,198 | $87,600 | $33,100 | $54,500 |
| 2020 | $1,825 | $90,700 | $30,800 | $59,900 |
| 2019 | $1,713 | $88,200 | $30,800 | $57,400 |
| 2018 | $4,771 | $85,900 | $28,500 | $57,400 |
| 2017 | $1,831 | $94,100 | $28,500 | $65,600 |
| 2016 | $1,748 | $92,700 | $27,100 | $65,600 |
| 2015 | $3,322 | $186,300 | $31,200 | $155,100 |
| 2014 | $3,240 | $181,200 | $30,800 | $150,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 04/20/26 | Price Changed | $349,500 | -6.8% | $107 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/30/2026 03/30/26 | For Sale | $375,000 | +1.4% | $114 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/12/2024 08/12/24 | Sold | $370,000 | +12.5% | $113 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/19/2024 07/19/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/08/2024 07/08/24 | For Sale | $329,000 | -- | $100 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $370,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $370,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $370,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $45,000 | -- | |
| Foreclosure Deed | $75,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $45,000 | -- | |
| Foreclosure Deed | $75,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $144,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73493592
APN: PLAI-000015D-000000-000080
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