Franklin County and Buckland Town property record for 1 Franklin St, Buckland, MA 01338
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,289 sqft · built 1869 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,383 (2025) |
| APN | BUCK M:06-2 B:0000 L:140 |
| Primary APN | BUCK M:06-2 B:0000 L:140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,289 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,365 sqft |
| Basement Area | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1869 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1869 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 12 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCKLAND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 41502 |
1 Franklin St, a duplex, is held in a trust since June 2016.
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 FRANKLIN ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1403 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20166212 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6869 / 344 |
| Transfer Doc | 6869-344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Franklin St was $6,383, up 14.4% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Buckland Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,383.00 (+14.41%) | $376,800 (+18.6%) Land $49,400 Building $327,400 |
| 2024 | $5,579.00 (-1.1%) | $317,700 (-4.59%) Land $49,400 Building $268,300 |
| 2023 | $5,641.00 | $333,000 Land $49,400 Building $283,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1 Franklin St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1 Franklin St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SHELBURNE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT serves 1,806 people · EPA ID MA1268000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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