Berkshire County and Lenox Town property record for 185 West St, Lenox, MA 01240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,573 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (89,734 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,396 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Oct 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| APN | LENO M:06 B:005 P:0000 U:00 |
| Primary APN | LENO M:06 B:005 P:0000 U:00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,573 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,079 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 723 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 89,734 sqft (2.06 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 298 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 WEST ST |
| City | LENOX |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01240-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LENOX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 913100 |
185 West St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 WEST ST, LENOX, MA 01240-2412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4968 / 60 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 7041-22 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Property Address | 185 WEST ST, LENOX, MA 01240-2412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006862-34 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6862/34 |
| Instrument | 974306 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 185 WEST ST, LENOX, MA 01240-2412 |
| Document Number | 7041-22 |
| Book / Page | 7041 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 986063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 WEST ST, LENOX, MA 01240-2412 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Property Address | 185 WEST ST, LENOX, MA 01240-2412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 6862-34 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6862/34 |
| Instrument | 974306 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 West St was $5,396, up 13.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,396.00 (+13.48%) | $547,800 (+4.26%) Land $250,500 Building $297,300 | $633,279 |
| 2025 | $4,755.00 (+5.78%) | $525,400 (+6.01%) Land $250,500 Building $274,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,495.00 (+2.44%) | $495,600 (+3.47%) Land $236,300 Building $259,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,388.00 | $479,000 Land $208,900 Building $270,100 |
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 185 West St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2009 · tidal / storm surge |
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 185 West 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 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 |
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