Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 179 Root Ln, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 898 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,737 (2025) |
| APN | SHEF M:017.0 B:0001 L:0015.3 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:017.0 B:0001 L:0015.3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 898 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 179 ROOT LN |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVEN & MURIEL MEEHAN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records · APN SHEF M:017.0 B:0001 L:0015.3
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 314, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-0314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2514 / 1 |
| Transfer Doc | 1233000063 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,737.00 (+3.05%) | $226,000 (-) Land $67,500 Building $158,500 |
| 2024 | $2,656.00 (+2%) | $226,000 (-) Land $67,500 Building $158,500 |
| 2023 | $2,604.00 | $226,000 Land $67,500 Building $158,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250039261003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 68 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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