Berkshire County and Lenox Town property record for 17 Franklin St, Lenox, MA 01240
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 638 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,555 (2026) |
| APN | LENO M:43 B:083 P:0000 U:00 |
| Primary APN | LENO M:43 B:083 P:0000 U:00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 638 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 638 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1909 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | LENOX |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01240-2303 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | COMMER |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LENOX |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 913100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lenox Village Historic District listed 2022 · 287 contributing resources · NRIS 100006987 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Franklin St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2001.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 73 DUNMORE CT, LENOX, MA 01240-2614 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1912 / 142 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Franklin St was $4,555, up 15.1% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Lenox Town |
| Unified School District | Lenox School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,555.00 (+15.11%) | $317,000 (+5.6%) Land $168,400 Building $148,600 |
| 2025 | $3,957.00 (+6.69%) | $300,200 (+4.02%) Land $151,600 Building $148,600 |
| 2024 | $3,709.00 (+2.6%) | $288,600 (+4.04%) Land $145,700 Building $142,900 |
| 2023 | $3,615.00 | $277,400 Land $140,200 Building $137,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 17 Franklin St; 3 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 | 3 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 17 Franklin 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 | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LENOX DPW WATER DIVISION serves 9,800 people · EPA ID MA1152000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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