311 North Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01236
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Equal in scale is the ample kitchen which has plenty of storage and a cheery breakfast area. Sliding doors open onto a sunny deck, ready for al fresco dining. Off the kitchen is a South facing 3-season porch which functions both as a mud room entry and as a pleasant spot to enjoy a summer evening. At the rear of the house the sun-filled Primary Bedroom features vaulted ceilings, skylights and more sliding doors to the wrap-around deck. Tucked above the Primary Bath is a small loft room that could function as an office or additional guest space. Upstairs, the 2nd floor includes three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The 3rd floor is a versatile loft-style space with a new mini-split system for heating and cooling. This space is ideal for a family room or creative retreat - with a walk-in closet for plenty of storage. The property also includes an attached a 2-car garage, and a heated studio with private entrance that would make an excellent home office, art studio, or fitness space. The large "L-shaped" back yard is wired for electricity and has ample space to add a pool. Fenced dog yard. Outbuildings include a garden shed and an antique brick "smokehouse". Wall hung propane boiler. Roof approximately 10 years old. This was reportedly the home of Augustine & Lydia Giddings. Augustine was a Justice of the Peace in Great Barrington and a gentleman farmer c. 1825.
Listing Details MLS# 246579
Location, Tax & Legal
- Registry
- South Registry
- Street #
- 311
- Street Direction
- North
- Street Name
- Plain
- Street Ext
- Rd
- State/Province
- MA
- Postal Code
- 01236
- Map Ref
- 027.0-0000-0046.B
- Assess Amt
- 694300
- Elem School
- Muddy Brook Reg.
- Middle School
- W.E.B. DuBois Middle School
- High School
- Monument Mountain
- Assessed Year
- 2025
- Taxes
- 9570.26
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Page
- 264
- Concessions
- $21,000 for inspection
Contract Information
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- No
- Original List Price
- 949000
- Limited Service
- No
- Agent Interest
- None
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Residential - Single Family
- Sq Ft Liv Apx
- 4072
- Sq Ft Source
- Other
- Total Rooms
- 9
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Full Baths
- 3
- Total Half Baths
- Yes
- Total Bathrooms
- 4
- Garage Stalls
- 2
- Parking Spaces Type
- Garaged & Off-Street
- Surveillance
- No
- Year Built Apx
- 1800
- Year Built Source
- Assessor
- Yr Blt Description
- Renovated Since
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 43560
- Acres Apx
- Yes
- Lot Size SqFt
- 43560
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2026-01-06
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-10-14
- Contingent
- No
- Sold Date
- 2026-01-06
Title V Date
- Title V Date
- 5/28/25
Building Info
- Exterior Color
- white
- Wood Fireplace #
- 2
More Information
Remarks & Misc
- Additional Disclosures
- 4072 sf includes portion of third floor which now is now heated/cooled. Town Property Card has square footage as 3384 sf. New Boiler to be installed in July!
- Directions
- From Main St Great Barrington turn left onto 41N/N Plain Rd. Travel 3.1 miles. #311 is on the left.
- Marketing/Headline
- The Giddings House, c. 1800 - Historic Great Barrington home 3 miles north of Main Steet.
Restrict Covenants
- Unk
- Yes
Appliances Incl
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Basement
- Bulk head
- Yes
- Concrete Floor
- Yes
- Full
- Yes
- Interior Access
- Yes
Exterior Amenities
- Bus-School
- Yes
- Deck
- Yes
- Fenced Yard
- Yes
- Fenced-Partially
- Yes
- Landscaped
- Yes
- Outbuilding
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
- Deciduous Shade Trees
- Yes
Flood Hazard Area
- No
- Yes
Floor
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
Garage
- Attached
- Yes
- Oversized
- Yes
Green Energy Efficient
- Windows
- Yes
Heat/Cool/Vent
- Boiler
- Yes
- Ductless Wall Unit A/C System
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
- Hot Water
- Yes
- Steam
- Yes
Hot Water
- On Demand
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
Interior Amenities
- Bay/Bow Window
- Yes
- Marble Counter
- Yes
- Skylight(s)
- Yes
- Stone Countertop
- Yes
- Sun Room
- Yes
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Yes
Internet Service
- Cable Available
- Yes
Lead Paint
- Unk
- Yes
Lot Description
- Irregular Shape
- Yes
Title V
- Pass
- Yes
Underground Oil Tank
- Unk
- Yes
Water
- Private
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Right to Farm Comm
- Yes
- Yes
Sewer
- Private
- Yes
Easement
- Unk
- Yes
Survey
- Unk
- Yes
Right of Way
- Unk
- Yes
Accessibility
- 1st Fl Bdrm
- Yes
- 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath
- Yes
- 1st Flr Full Bath
- Yes
- 1st Flr Half Bath
- Yes
Electric Type
- 200 Amp
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Roof
- Asphalt Shingles
- Yes
Style
- Colonial
- Yes
- Greek Revival
- Yes
- Historic
- Yes
Zoning
- Residential
- Yes
Seller Disc
- No
- Yes
Exterior Siding
- Clapboard
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Rentals
- Propane Tank
- Yes
Possession
- Negotiable
- Yes
Financing
- Conventional
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | First | |
| Living Room | First | fireplace |
| Den | First | fireplace |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Half Bathroom | First | |
| Laundry | First | |
| Kitchen | First | with breakfast nook |
| Primary Bedroom | First | with vaulted ceiling |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Loft | Second | |
| Bonus Room | First | Off Garage |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | |
| Full Bathroom | Second | Hall |
| Full Bathroom | Second | Hall |
| Other | Third | with large walk-in closet |
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