Berkshire County and Pittsfield City property record for 153 Velma Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,402 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,883 (2025) |
| APN | G060001013 |
| Primary APN | G060001013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,402 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | G060001013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 VELMA AVE |
| City | PITTSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01201-8125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Subdivision | VELMA AVE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | PITTSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 900900 |
153 Velma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Berkshire County and Pittsfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 VELMA AVE, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-8125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 4906-111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Velma Ave was $4,883.
Source: Berkshire County and Pittsfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Municipality | Pittsfield City |
| Unified School District | Pittsfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,883.00 | $272,200 Land $90,100 Building $182,100 | $306,752 |
| 2023 | $4,404.00 | $240,400 Land $80,100 Building $160,300 |
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 153 Velma Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 153 Velma 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 | PITTSFIELD DPU WATER DEPT serves 43,927 people · EPA ID MA1236000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Gateway Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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