Franklin County and Whately Town property record for 169 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,038 sqft · built 1809 |
| Lot Size | 2.12 acres (92,739 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $555,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $10,437 (2025) |
| APN | WHAT M:0037 B:0000 L:3 |
| Primary APN | WHAT M:0037 B:0000 L:3 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,038 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,821 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,821 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1809 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 92,739 sqft (2.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 169 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WHATELY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01093-9702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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.
169 Chestnut Plain Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2001.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 244, WHATELY, MA 01093-0244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3749 / 131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Chestnut Plain Rd was $10,437, down 1% 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 | $10,437.00 (-1.02%) | $782,400 (+1.57%) Land $127,100 Building $655,300 | $738,779 (-6.82%) |
| 2024 | $10,545.00 (+2.52%) | $770,300 (+6.34%) Land $127,100 Building $643,200 | $792,870 |
| 2023 | $10,286.00 | $724,400 Land $121,000 Building $603,400 |
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 169 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 169 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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