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Listing broker remarks

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.— Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®

Key details

  • 3,276 sq ft
  • 13,068 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1820 built
  • $100 / sq ft
  • $6,326 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠3⁠5⁠9⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
278 E Main St
Town
Plainfield, MA
ZIP
01070
Deed (Bk/Pg)
15466 / 100

Historic designations

National Register
Plainfield Old Brick Store - Mack, John Store · includes PLF.B
MACRIS Inventory
Plainfield Center

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Neighborhood: Plainfield

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.