Berkshire County and Lenox Town property record for 12 Fairview Ave, Lenox, MA 01240
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 4,032 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,830 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,374 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| APN | LENO M:43 B:099 P:0000 U:00 |
| Primary APN | LENO M:43 B:099 P:0000 U:00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,796 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,830 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 FAIRVIEW AVE |
| City | LENOX |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01240-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Block | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LENOX |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 913100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lenox Village Historic District listed 2022 · 287 contributing resources · NRIS 100006987 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12 Fairview Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 FAIRVIEW AVE, LENOX, MA 01240-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 007498-232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12 FAIRVIEW AVE, LENOX, MA 01240-2302 |
| Document Number | 007498-232 |
| Book / Page | 7498 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1018559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 12 FAIRVIEW AVE # A, A, LENOX, MA 01240-2302 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Fairview Ave was $4,374, up 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Lenox Town |
| Unified School District | Lenox School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,374.00 (+11.64%) | $444,100 (+2.59%) Land $158,700 Building $285,400 | $667,924 |
| 2025 | $3,918.00 (+9.38%) | $432,900 (+9.62%) Land $158,700 Building $274,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,582.00 (+0.17%) | $394,900 (+1.15%) Land $149,700 Building $245,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,576.00 | $390,400 Land $141,200 Building $249,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 12 Fairview Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 |
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 12 Fairview Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LENOX DPW WATER DIVISION serves 9,800 people · EPA ID MA1152000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
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