$849,000
Great Barrington, MA 01236
MLS# 246579
Status: Closed
4 beds | 4 baths | 4072 sqft
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Property Description
This historic 4-bedroom 3.5-bath home sits on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre lot surrounded by ornamental trees, vibrant flower gardens and mature plantings. Originally built around 1800, this comfortable well-maintained house features high ceilings, warm wood flooring, and plenty of period charm. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room accented with Greek Revival moldings, an expansive bay window with built-in window seats, and an inviting wood-burning fireplace. Nearby, a charming den offers another wood burning fireplace and quiet spot to relax with a book. Off the living room, the formal dining room can comfortably accommodate a large crowd at holiday gatherings...
Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 949000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $849,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-06-02
Sold Price: $849,000
Location, Tax & Legal
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
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
General Property Description
Surveillance: No
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 4
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Other
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: 43560
Lot Size SqFt: 43560
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 4072
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1800
Acres Apx: 1
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: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Full: 1
Interior Access: 1
Exterior Amenities
Bus-School: 1
Deck: 1
Fenced Yard: 1
Fenced-Partially: 1
Landscaped: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Porch: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Flood Hazard Area
No: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Garage
Attached: 1
Oversized: 1
Green Energy Efficient
Windows: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Boiler: 1
Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: 1
Electric: 1
Hot Water: 1
Steam: 1
Hot Water
On Demand: 1
Propane: 1
Interior Amenities
Bay/Bow Window: 1
Marble Counter: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Stone Countertop: 1
Sun Room: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Shape: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: 5/28/25
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Private: 1
Public: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: white
Wood Fireplace #: 2
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
Unk: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Accessibility
1st Fl Bdrm: 1
1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath: 1
1st Flr Full Bath: 1
1st Flr Half Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Greek Revival: 1
Historic: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Wood: 1
Rentals
Propane Tank: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-01-06
Under Contract Date: 2025-10-14
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2026-01-06
Sold Price: $849,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Unk
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Private; Public
Sewer: Private
Easement: Unk
Survey: Unk
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: No
Lot Description: Irregular Shape
Rentals: Propane Tank
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Colonial; Greek Revival; Historic
Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Marble Counter; Skylight(s); Stone Countertop; Sun Room; Vaulted Ceilings
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath; 1st Flr Half Bath
Exterior Amenities: Bus-School; Deck; Fenced Yard; Fenced-Partially; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Porch; Deciduous Shade Trees
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Clapboard; Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Full; Interior Access
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Garage: Attached; Oversized
Fuel: Electric; Propane
Hot Water: On Demand; Propane
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Negotiable
Financing: Conventional
Supplements
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.
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 |
Lead Paint Disclosure 
Listing Office: LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC
Listing Agent: Vashti Poor
Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026
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