Berkshire County and Adams Town property record for 12 High St, Adams, MA 01220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $206,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,926 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 41190000002980 |
| Primary APN | 41190000002980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 41190000002980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 HIGH ST |
| City | ADAMS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01220-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2980 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 922300 |
12 High St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Berkshire County and Adams Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 HIGH ST, 12, ADAMS, MA 01220-2102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1771 / 961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12 HIGH ST, ADAMS, MA 01220-2102 |
| Document Number | 001771-961 |
| Book / Page | 1771 / 961 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 10 HIGH ST # 12, 12, ADAMS, MA 01220-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000007631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7631 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 High St was $3,926, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Adams Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Adams Town |
| Unified School District | Hoosac Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,926.00 (+6.4%) | $230,800 (+9.7%) Land $36,400 Building $194,400 | $209,578 |
| 2024 | $3,690.00 (+7.52%) | $210,400 (+13.73%) Land $34,100 Building $176,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,432.00 | $185,000 Land $31,400 Building $153,600 |
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 High St; 1 flood insurance policy is 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 | 1 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 High St 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 | 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 | ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT serves 7,945 people · EPA ID MA1004000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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 317 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 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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