Brimfield center
23 Main St, Brimfield, MA 01010
Living in Brimfield, Massachusetts
Brimfield is a town in Hampden County along U.S. Route 20, settled in 1706 and incorporated in 1731. Interstate 90 crosses its northern edge, and the town is known well beyond its size for the Brimfield Antique Show, held three times a year on fields along Route 20.
Brimfield at a glance
- $13.38Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $5,469Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 30-35 minDrive to Springfield
- HampdenCounty
Brimfield's zip code
Brimfield uses a single ZIP code, 01010, for the whole town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Brimfield center | 01010 | Along Main Street (Route 20) at the town common, where Town Hall, the library and the fire station are located. |
Things to do in Brimfield, MA
Start with Brimfield Antique Show and Brimfield State Forest, then 2 more below.
Brimfield Antique Show
An outdoor antiques and flea market held on fields along Route 20, drawing dealers and shoppers from across the region. It runs three times a year, six days each in May, July and September.
Route 20, Brimfield, MA
Plan a visit to Brimfield Antique Show (opens in a new tab)Brimfield State Forest
A state forest with more than 20 miles of roads and trails used for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter.
Off Dean Pond Rd, Brimfield, MA
Plan a visit to Brimfield State Forest (opens in a new tab)Dean Pond Recreation Area
The state forest's main pond, used for fishing, picnicking and swimming.
Brimfield State Forest, Brimfield, MA
Plan a visit to Dean Pond Recreation Area (opens in a new tab)Brimfield Public Library
The town's public library on the common, closed during the three Antique Show weeks each year.
25 Main St, Brimfield, MA
Plan a visit to Brimfield Public Library (opens in a new tab)
More worth a visit
- Sherman PondA pond in Brimfield State Forest used for fishing.
Around the calendar
- MayBrimfield Antique ShowOne of three annual six-day outdoor antiques and flea market events on fields along Route 20.
- JulyBrimfield Antique ShowThe mid-summer sitting of the antique show.
- SeptemberBrimfield Antique ShowThe fall sitting of the antique show.
A little history
Brimfield was settled in 1706 and incorporated as a town in 1731.
Until 1812, Brimfield was part of Hampshire County before Hampden County was formed.
The Brimfield Antique Show began in the 20th century and has grown into the largest outdoor antiques show in New England, drawing dealers to fields along Route 20 three times a year.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Brimfield
Brimfield State Forest covers a large share of the town with trails and ponds, and the East Brimfield Dam flood-control land adds another stretch of walking and cycling path.
- Brimfield State ForestOver 20 miles of forest roads and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and winter cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.More information
- Dean PondThe state forest's main pond, popular for fishing, picnicking and swimming.
- Sherman PondA forest pond used for fishing.
- East Brimfield DamA U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control area with a roughly 2-mile section open for walking and bicycling.
Walkability and getting around Brimfield
Brimfield center along Route 20 has sidewalks around the common connecting Town Hall, the library and a few businesses, but most of the town is rural and built for driving, especially the state forest and outlying roads.
Drive times
- Springfield, about 22 miles30-35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Brimfield has no fixed-route public transit and no train station. Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) crosses the town's northern edge, and U.S. Route 20 and Route 19 run through the center.
Brimfield property taxes
Brimfield's most recent certified residential tax rate is $13.38 per $1,000 of assessed value, for FY2026 (July 2025 to June 2026). Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,338 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $5,469, on an average assessed value of $408,718.
Brimfield's FY2026 tax rates
$13.38per $1,000, residential
- Residential$13.38 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$408,718
- Average single-family tax bill$5,469
- Tax billsSemiannual preliminary and actual bills: preliminary bills due August 1 and November 1; actual bills due February 1 and May 1.
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $16.43 |
| FY2023 | $15.21 |
| FY2024 | $14.62 |
| FY2025 | $14.14 |
| FY2026 | $13.38 |
Look up a Brimfield property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value: 413-245-4100 ext. 1102
- Hampden County Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Brimfield
Things to look into on a Brimfield purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, foundations, well & septic, antique show weeks.
MassHousing home loans
MassHousing sets income limits by community, and they depend on household size and loan program. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loans (opens in a new tab)Check the flood zone first
The East Brimfield Dam flood-control area and land along the Quaboag River watershed put some low-lying parcels in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We take an early look at FEMA's map before you offer. That's not a flood determination: the official determination ordered with your loan decides whether flood insurance is required.
FEMA's flood map for Brimfield (opens in a new tab)Smoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Brimfield Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 413-245-7334 to schedule.
Brimfield Fire Department page (opens in a new tab)Ask about foundation testing
The Massachusetts Geological Survey at UMass Amherst lists Brimfield among the towns most at risk (within 20 miles) of the Connecticut concrete plant that distributed pyrrhotite-affected concrete, based on the 2019 state Special Commission report. On a home with a poured concrete foundation, ask whether it has been tested.
UMass pyrrhotite guide (opens in a new tab)Most homes use private wells and septic
Brimfield has no townwide public water or sewer system, so most properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Massachusetts requires a Title 5 septic system inspection before a home on septic can be sold, and buyers should ask about well and septic condition early.
Traffic and access change during the Antique Show
Roads through the center get heavy traffic and roadside vendor parking during the three Brimfield Antique Show weeks in May, July and September, which can affect access to some properties and closes the library for those weeks.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Brimfield?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Brimfield address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Brimfield: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Brimfield: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service confirmed for most of town
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly private septic systems; Brimfield has no townwide public sewer system
- Trash and recyclingBrimfield uses a pay-as-you-throw system: residents buy official Brimfield trash bags (sold in sleeves of 10) at Town Hall Annex and local stores, and all curbside trash must go in those bags.
- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
Town Hall offices and contacts
Brimfield Town Hall is at 23 Main St, Brimfield, MA 01010. Main line: 413-245-4100.
- Town HallMain line and website413-245-4100
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.413-245-4100 ext. 1107
- Board of AssessorsProperty values and assessments.413-245-4100 ext. 1102
- Treasurer/CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.413-245-4100
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.413-245-4100 ext. 1105
- Planning BoardZoning and land-use applications.413-245-4100
- Board of HealthTitle 5 septic inspections, wells and public health permits.413-245-4100 ext. 1103
- Fire DepartmentFire prevention and smoke/CO certificates for home sales.413-245-7334
- Brimfield Public LibraryThe town's public library.413-245-3518
- Tantasqua Regional School DistrictThe regional school district serving Brimfield.
Brimfield, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Brimfield, MA?
Brimfield's most recent certified residential tax rate is $13.38 per $1,000 of assessed value, for FY2026 (July 2025 to June 2026). Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Brimfield?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,352 a year at $13.38 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Brimfield have a split tax rate?
No. Brimfield uses a single rate of $13.38 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Brimfield?
The average single-family tax bill in Brimfield was $5,469 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $408,718.
What county is Brimfield, MA in?
Brimfield is in Hampden County.
What is Brimfield's ZIP code?
Brimfield uses a single ZIP code, 01010, for the whole town.
Is trash pickup pay-as-you-throw in Brimfield?
Yes. Brimfield uses official pay-as-you-throw trash bags, sold in sleeves of 10, for curbside collection.
Who supplies electricity in Brimfield?
Eversource is the electric utility.
How far is Brimfield from Springfield?
Brimfield is about 22 miles from Springfield, roughly a 30-35 minute drive.
Does Brimfield have public water and sewer?
No townwide system; most homes rely on private wells and septic systems.
Towns near Brimfield
Neighbors of Brimfield, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Brimfield, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Brimfield State Forest - Mass.gov: mass.gov
- Brimfield Antique Flea Market - official show site: brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com
- Board of Assessors - Brimfield, MA (search snippet): brimfieldma.org
- Tax Information & Billing - Brimfield, MA (search snippet): brimfieldma.org
- Massachusetts Communities Tax Rate Fiscal Year 2025 - Massachusetts Almanac: massachusettsalmanac.com
- Brimfield Public Library hours: brimfieldpubliclibrary.com
- Fire Department - Brimfield, MA (search snippet): brimfieldma.org
- Hitchcock Free Academy photo, Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score® ratings, provided live by Walk Score. Addresses are located with the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
- Photo: "Hitchcock Free Academy - Brimfield, MA - DSC04631" by Daderot, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.
- Checked September 25, 2026.