Franklin County and Ashfield Town property record for 171 Brown Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| APN | ASHF M:0004 B:0000 L:89 |
| Primary APN | ASHF M:0004 B:0000 L:89 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,133 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 171 BROWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01330-9778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 41501 |
171 Brown Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Franklin County and Ashfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 MAIN ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1129 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023697 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8127 / 190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 008127-190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 171 BROWN RD, ASHFIELD, MA 01330-9778 |
| Document Number | 008127-190 |
| Book / Page | 8127 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 89 MAIN ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1129 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Brown Rd was $2,273, down 18.2% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Ashfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Ashfield Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,273.00 (-18.21%) | $168,900 (-11.2%) Land $71,700 Building $97,200 | $297,332 (+39.47%) |
| 2024 | $2,779.00 (-6.9%) | $190,200 (+12.21%) Land $71,700 Building $118,500 | $213,180 |
| 2023 | $2,985.00 | $169,500 Land $57,300 Building $112,200 |
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 171 Brown Rd; 5 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 | 5 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 171 Brown 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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