Franklin County and Orange Town property record for 161 Chase St, Orange, MA 01364
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,947 (2026) |
| APN | ORAN M:0120 B:0000 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | ORAN M:0120 B:0000 L:00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,786 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,155 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2212 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 CHASE ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01364-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 40501 |
161 Chase St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Franklin County and Orange Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 CHASE ST, ORANGE, MA 01364-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200617077 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5228 / 249 |
| Transfer Doc | 6713-199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Chase St was $3,947, up 10,567.6% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Orange Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Orange Town |
| Elementary School District | Orange School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,947.00 (+10,567.57%) | $237,800 (+4.07%) Land $26,300 Building $211,500 | $266,343 (+8.5%) |
| 2025 | $37.00 (-98.99%) | $228,500 (+8.86%) Land $26,300 Building $202,200 | $245,480 |
| 2024 | $3,661.00 (+13.24%) | $209,900 (+16.61%) Land $26,300 Building $183,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,233.00 | $180,000 Land $23,700 Building $156,300 |
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 161 Chase St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 161 Chase 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 | None beyond 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 | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 6,526 people · EPA ID MA1223000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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