Franklin County and Whately Town property record for 161 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,478 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.739 acres (32,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| APN | WHAT M:0037 B:0000 L:2-1 |
| Primary APN | WHAT M:0037 B:0000 L:2-1 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,478 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 32,178 sqft (0.739 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 161 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD |
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| City | WHATELY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01093-9702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHATELY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Whately Center Historic District listed 2003 · 80 contributing resources · NRIS 03000920 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
161 Chestnut Plain Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 1999.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 28, WHATELY, MA 01093-0028 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3524 / 145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Property Address | 161 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD, WHATELY, MA 01093-9702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 7820-318 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7820/318 |
| Instrument | 9742 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Chestnut Plain Rd was $5,811, down 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Whately Town |
| Secondary School District | Frontier School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Whately School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,811.00 (-3.36%) | $435,600 (-0.82%) Land $134,600 Building $301,000 | $496,033 (-8.83%) |
| 2024 | $6,013.00 (+3.03%) | $439,200 (+6.86%) Land $134,600 Building $304,600 | $544,065 |
| 2023 | $5,836.00 | $411,000 Land $128,200 Building $282,800 |
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 Chestnut Plain Rd; 2 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 | 2 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 161 Chestnut Plain Rd 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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