Berkshire County and Otis Town property record for 12 Ridge Ave, Otis, MA 01253
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $778 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale |
| APN | OTIS M:18-B L:46 |
| Primary APN | OTIS M:18-B L:46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 RIDGE AVE |
| City | OTIS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | OTIS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OTIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 933400 |
12 Ridge Ave is held in a trust since November 2025.
Source: Berkshire County and Otis Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 99 CHERRY ST, FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030-1803 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1389 / 249 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 007933-250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OTIS MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 12 RIDGE AVE, OTIS, MA 01253 |
| Document Number | 007933-250 |
| Book / Page | 7933 / 250 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1050586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 CHERRY ST, FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030-1803 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Ridge Ave was $778, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Otis Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Otis Town |
| Elementary School District | Farmington River Regional School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Lee/Berkshire Hills in Farmington River Regional (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $778.00 (+5.28%) | $120,400 (+5.52%) Land $61,600 Building $58,800 | $253,091 |
| 2024 | $739.00 (+31.73%) | $114,100 (+34.55%) Land $60,800 Building $53,300 | |
| 2023 | $561.00 | $84,800 Land $31,500 Building $53,300 |
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 Ridge Ave; there have been 2 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (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 12 Ridge 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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