# 279 North Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $569,000 ($461/sqft), built 1966, 1,233 sqft.
> Fireplace, Waterfront, View, A/C. Est. $3,043/mo. Listed 51 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $569,000 |
| Price/sqft | $461 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,233 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Lot Size | 337,154 sqft (7.74 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 51 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Waterfront location listed
- **Views** - Water

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,877 |
| Estimated Insurance | $166 |
| **Total** | **$3,043** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Muddy Brook Reg.
- **Middle:** W.E.B. DuBois Middle School
- **High:** Monument Mountain

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Waterfront
- View
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1966
- 7.74 acre lot
- Fireplace
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
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.

## Location

- **Address:** 279 North Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- **Coordinates:** 42.234768, -73.372083
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.234768,-73.372083

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Suzann Laverack Ward · **License:** 9588333
- **Brokerage:** Housatonic Real Estate LLC
- **Broker Phone:** (413) 717-1291
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/279-N-Plain-Rd_Great-Barrington_MA_01230_M30552-76312?f=listhub&s=BCBORMA&m=250811&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 250811 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29
**Source:** listhub

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